Big Break Marina — Located at the north end of Big Break Road. This privately owned marina is Oakley's only major access to the Delta. It offers a boat launch, bait shop, covered berths and a few tables. It is rapidly becoming a popular destination for anglers who compete in regularly scheduled B.A.S.S. fishing tournaments.

O'Hara Park — Located at the corner of West Cypress Road and O'Hara Avenue. Since 1990, this park has been a focal point for community activities ranging from birthday parties to the annual Oakley Almond Festival and Christmas tree lighting celebration. The park sits on approximately 5 acres and is under the auspices of the Oakley Union School District. It doubles as part of the O'Hara Park Middle School campus, but is generally free for public use throughout the week. The park includes tennis courts, barbecue area, two playgrounds, paved walkways, restrooms and picnic tables. Admission is free.

Marsh Creek Trail — Access at various locations including: the north end of Fetzer Lane off Walnut Meadows Drive; Cypress Road at Main Street near the railroad tracks; east end of Laurel Road; Delta Road at Marsh Creek bridge crossing. Completed in the mid-1990s, this trail is part of a Bay Area-wide trail system. From its northern terminus off Fetzer Lane in Oakley, it follows the Delta past the Ironhouse Sanitary District and east toward Marsh Creek. From there, walkers may continue south for several miles along the creek, as far south as neighboring Brentwood. Most of the route (currently) passes through open fields and sparsely populated ranches filled with fruit trees and cattle. The route is great for birdwatchers and nature seekers. You will find egrets, herons, ducks, geese, muskrats, lizards and occasionally a fox. The trail is multi-use, which means it is open to those on foot, bicycles, horseback or other means. Bring water, food, comfortable walking shoes and seasonal clothing as temperatures can approach both extremes. Admission is free.

Old Town — Located along Main Street near O'Hara Avenue. There are great plans for Oakley's historic business and residential district. Oakley traces its roots to the late 19th century, and several of the storefronts in this area reflect that old-time character. A full discussion of what can be found is best reserved for its own page, but if you cruise Main Street between O'Hara Avenue and Fourth Street you will find what used to be the Oakley Hotel, a car dealership and the remnants of the former Santa Fe rail depot. The Crossroads Church, with its distinctive bell tower, is on O'Hara Avenue, across Acme Street from the old county administration building. On Acme at Second Street is the former Oakley Woman's Club building and its 100-plus-year-old oak tree. Old Town has long been the subject of discussion as town and now city leaders try to reroute Main Street traffic to create a more pedestrian-friendly downtown area.

Freedom High School — Located on Neroly Road near O'Hara Avenue. Opened in 1998, this attractive campus is Oakley's only high school. It is also home to the Oakley branch library. Many activities that are open to the public, including the Hot Oakley Nights car show, take place at the campus throughout the year.

Oakley Library — Located on Neroly Road, inside Freedom High School. This branch library, which opened at its current location in 1999, is run by Contra Costa County and doubles as the high school's library. This unique arrangement allows the library additional resources that have enabled it to upgrade its modest collection and attract more patrons. Hours vary, but as of this writing it is open every day except Sunday and Monday.

Oakley Town Center — Located on Main Street at Empire Avenue. Arguably the most popular of Oakley's three shopping centers, this plaza is anchored by RiteAid and the Albertsons grocery store. Diners will also find the Golden Chopsticks Chinese restaurant, Aladino's Pizza, Los Charros Mexican eatery and a Burger King.

Cypress Square — Located on Main Street at Big Break Road. Also known as the Raley's shopping center because of its anchor tenant, this shopping plaza was big news when it opened in 1990. In addition to the Raley's grocery store, the plaza also includes Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Uncle Wong's Chinese food, Subway Sandwiches and Mountain Mike's Pizza. The Chamber of Commerce office is located inside Community First Home Loan.

Centromart Plaza — Located on Main Street at Vintage Parkway. Oakley's original shopping center is anchored by the Centromart grocery store and also is home to a Round Table Pizza. Yogurt Island, the Silver River Chinese restaurant and the La Costa Mexican food stand round out the dining fare. Oakley's original video store, Video Cinema, is also located here.

Crossroads Church — Located on O'Hara Avenue near Acme Street. Constructed nearly 100 years ago, this church has become a local landmark. It has survived time and a devastating fire that destroyed much of the downtown area in the 1920s. Church services are still held in the building, which has undergone renovations in recent years.

DuPont property — Located on the north side of Main Street between Bridgehead and Big Break Roads. Although the DuPont plant closed in early 1999, this 600-acre property remains one of the most beautiful privately owned parcels in Oakley. There is no public access at present, but it is worth a look if you like nice scenery that includes acres of grape vineyards and scattered almond trees. A great location for railroad photography as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks cut right through the site. This area may eventually be developed into a light industrial park, but talks have only just begun.