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Oakland is a network of communities rich with old-fashioned neighborhood shopping districts, including antique shops, chic boutiques, and ethnic treasure houses. For more information on Oakland’s 35 commercial districts, visit www.shopoakland.com.

Oakland’s Shopping Districts

Chinatown – Experience Asian culture and character by exploring the restaurants, specialty shops, markets and bakeries in this vibrant neighborhood.

City Center – Glimpse at a mix of 19th century buildings standing alongside modern skyscrapers and elegant landscaping. The pedestrian plaza features outdoor seating, restaurants, shops and summer concerts.

College Avenue/Rockridge District – Extending more than two miles from Oakland to Berkeley, College Avenue is a smorgasbord of specialty shops, restaurants, bars, and markets that carry nearly everything a shopper could desire.

Fruitvale District – The flavor of this expanding neighborhood is defined by its many Latino residents as well as by several large, colorful murals. Fruitvale plays host to a number of festivals throughout the year, including the popular Dia de los Muertos and Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Grand Avenue/Lakeshore Avenue – The classic Grand Lake Theater is the centerpiece of this established neighborhood near downtown and Lake Merritt. Shoppers along the two busy main streets will find a host of consignment and antique shops, bookstores, and boutiques selling everything from fashion apparel to jewelry and trinkets.

Jack London Square – This busy site at the water’s edge has dining, entertainment, and shopping. Take a ferry ride across the bay, stroll the scenic boardwalk, catch a movie, or just relax at a sunny sidewalk café.

Montclair Village – Stroll through this residential neighborhood’s narrow, picturesque streets and you’ll get an idea how this area earned its name. The locals are prone to sip coffee, whiling away their days on benches scattered along the main thoroughfare.

Old Oakland – This historic neighborhood of elegantly restored Victorian commercial buildings dates back to the 1870s and is now home to unique shops, galleries, the Washington Street Restaurant Row, and a farmers market on Fridays.

Piedmont Avenue – Like its longer counterpart, College Avenue, this busy neighborhood street draws scores of shoppers. Particularly known for its vintage and antique shops, this stretch of commercial buildings is also home to specialty boutiques, gourmet food stores, restaurants, cafes and bars.

Temescal District – In the heart of Oakland’s northern residential district, this growing shopping area features a number of classic, historic buildings.

Courtesy of Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau. Its publication, “Destination Oakland,” is a 56-page guide filled with information and photographs to help you plan your visit to Oakland. To order a copy, visit www.oaklandcvb.com or call (510) 839-9000.