10 Wild Facts About the Oakley Headquarters That’ll Make You Want to Visit

[OakleyBoss]

From a working tank to beer taps and fighter jet seats, Oakley’s legendary Interplanetary Headquarters in California is like no other workplace on Earth.



Location: 1 Icon, Foothill Ranch, California, 92610 — just an hour south of Los Angeles. But this isn’t your average corporate headquarters.



Whether you’re an Oakley superfan or just love jaw-dropping architecture and design, these 10 facts about Oakley’s HQ might just inspire your next California road trip.






1. The HQ Was Designed by Oakley’s Founder — Inspired by Sci-Fi Films



Jim Jannard (Oakley’s founder) and Colin Baden (then Director of Design, now CEO) personally designed the HQ, drawing inspiration from films like Blade Runner and Metropolis. Jannard even used an Indian gold coin as inspiration for the entrance design.




“…Colin and I referenced Blade Runner and Metropolis… Then I showed him an...

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[Wicked]

Didn't know #2 or #6 and yes I have been there

 

[Oakman1992]

Beer tap room is awesome... I could only imagine grabbing a beer with colleagues after work.

 

[ZCForge]

Bear tap room is awesome... I could only imagine grabbing a beer with colleagues after work.

You tappin bears now?

 

[Oakman1992]

Might be

 

[glock24shooter]

You tappin bears now?

Hey don't knock it til you try it!!!

 

[reggavegga]

I was lucky enough to enjoy the ENGINE ROOM. Crazy where it is located. Every square inch of the walls are signed by people who have been there. The hardwood flooring is from the basketball court that was in the headquarters .NBA players used to play pick up games on the court. I was able to get pics with the tank but no ride. I went on my 50th birthday (thanks to my awesome wife for setting it up as a surprise). Got the grand tour. They gave me a pair of sunglasses ,backpack the guide gave me a pewter bike badge , a giclee, some stickers, a hat and our connection there gave me a employee badge all for my birthday. They also gave my wife a pair of sunglasses. A great day all in all.

 

[Jason Hartbarger]

Someone please take me to the ER

 

[Markman69]

As fun as the HQ is they don’t let visitors use the BMX track in the back! It’s crazy and has huge dirt jumps!

as for the rest it’s a must see experience! I just wish the back offices and special stuff like engine room was more available to the public or people who wanted to go to see it (not so much as go in ahah, gotta keep that for us special folk)

random fact their cafeteria has the most amazing random food choices! Hahah India food, pizza, pasta, sandwiches , burgers!!

 

[Lopaka KaMars]

Mars 2? Was that a hint?