>> reporter: like the fox theater, built in the 1920s then closed for decades the newly renovated art deco landmark is an entertainment showcase. >> welcome to the fox theater in oakland, california. >> reporter: reinforcing the nightlife. the times touts oakland's award winning restaurants, art galleries and boutiques that capture the city's new-found pride and creative spirit. >> i think it's a city going through a big revitalization. it deserves praise for a new travel destination. >> reporter: oakland still has its problem. the mayor could be recalled, the professional sports team here all want to move out and the crime rate is disturbingly high. even though tourists may come away with a look at a city they only thought they new. jenna: there is an airport right in oakland, easy to get there. cloud yeah, thank you. >> reporter: absolutely, check