Dating by city / United States / New Jersey / Oakland
Members from Oakland and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
In a small place like Oakland, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Wayne, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.
Within 30 miles of Oakland there are 211 towns and cities — New York, Newark and Jersey City among them — with more than 13 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Oakland and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.
Profile & photos
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.