Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

Airport Chinatown Dimond District Downtown/City Center Fruitvale Jack London Square Lake Merritt/Grand and Lakeshore Aves. Laurel District Montclair Village Oakland Hills Old Oakland Piedmont Avenue Rockridge/College Avenue Temescal In the Neighborhood W h e r e oAk l A n d fe e l S At h o M e OAKLANd iS A City MAdE uP OF NEiGHBORHOOdS, each offering its own unique culture and characteristics. From quiet Montclair to fashionable Rockridge, you’ll find more than 35 distinct commercial districts contained within our city boundaries. photography (clockwise from left): lori eanes, courtesy of ocvb, lori eanes Uptown Airport With fewer crowds, state-of-the-art facilities, and a stellar record of on-time service, Oakland International Airport is the preferred airport for many Bay Area travelers. Located across from the airport are McAfee Coliseum and Oracle Arena, the city’s premier venues for concert and sporting events. Chinatown It’s called Chinatown, but this 25block commercial and cultural district is a much broader reflection of Oakland’s diverse Asian community. Some 100,000 visitors flock to the annual Chinatown Streetfest, and locals and visitors alike take advantage of the area’s authentic Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai restaurants and shops. Dimond District Centered around MacArthur Boulevard and Fruitvale Avenue in East Oakland, the Dimond District is a mostly residential neighborhood, home to a lovely park, shops and cafés, and several historic buildings, including the Altenheim. Downtown/City Center Oakland’s vibrant business district is home to scores of shops, restaurants, and cafés, many housed in historic buildings and on landscaped plazas. Offices, stores, outdoor cafés, and the Oakland Museum Sculpture Garden surround the City Center square. Fruitvale The flavor of this expanding multicultural area is defined by its many Latino residents. Fruitvale hosts a number of festivals, including the popular Dia de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. You can also stop by ethnic specialty stores, food shops, restaurants, and taquerias. a science center, make the Oakland Hills a prime district for families. Jack London Square The historic waterfront neighborhood features first-class dining, lodging, and shopping. Stroll along the water’s edge, and pop into writer Jack London’s favorite hangout— Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon—or rent a kayak to tour the harbor. The area also houses the USS Potomac and Yoshi’s, home of world-class jazz. Lake Merritt (Grand and Lakeshore Avenues) The classic 1926 Grand Lake Theater is the centerpiece of this neighborhood on Lake Merritt, close to downtown. Popular with professionals and young families, the district’s busy Grand and Lakeshore avenues offer an intriguing mix of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques. The lake is a big draw for all manner of outdoor enthusiasts. Laurel District MacArthur Boulevard is the main drag of this primarily residential district, which boasts several cafés and unique shops. Montclair Village Stroll this residential area’s narrow, picturesque streets at the base of the Oakland hills, and you’ll see how Montclair residents have made an art out of sipping coffee and peoplewatching. Oakland Hills Lovely homes that overlook the San Francisco Bay, golf courses, and acres of regional parkland, as well as a renowned zoo and Old Oakland This historic neighborhood, located between Broadway, Clay, Seventh, and 10th streets, is lined with restored Victorians dating back to the 1870s that now house restaurants, shops, and art galleries. On Fridays, stop by the bustling farmers market. Piedmont Avenue This busy neighborhood is known for its blend of vintage and antiques shops, as well as upscale clothing boutiques and gourmet outlets. Cafés and coffeehouses invite casual snacking, while restaurants offer a variety of local cuisine. Rockridge/College Avenue Rockridge combines big-city sophistication with a relaxed urban environment. Extending more than two miles, College Avenue is lined with some of the area’s best-known shops, restaurants, and bars. Gourmet marketplace Market Hall is a must. Temescal In the heart of the northern commercial district, Temescal is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and was its own village until the turn of the 20th century. The area boasts a number of historic buildings, including Lusk Cannery, once one of the world’s largest fruit and vegetable packers. Uptown A restaurant and nightclub renaissance is bringing new life to this historic neighborhood north of City Hall. oakland | california 13

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