Situated along the estuary, Jack London Square is Oakland’s only publicly accessible mixed-use waterfront and marina area that has been a well …
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Jan 18, 2025
Everything is closed now. Sadly Oakland continues to decline. Vacant stores and restaurants. It’s a ghost town and I don’t know if it will ever be the same.Full review by Greg B
Sep 28, 2024
Jack London Square is a nice area to visit on the Oakland waterfront. There were multiple restaurants open, a marina with views of San Francisco and a nice trail that goes along the shoreline. The Ja…Full review by GoVols79
May 12, 2024
Nice area in Oakland with things to do. They have a movie theater, a bowling alley, bars and restaurants to enjoy. They also have a ferry that will take you to SF.Full review by Leo N
We're planning our 50th class reunion at Scotts in October. Any suggestions for a nearby bar for a nightcap and a awesome Sunday brunch?
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There are many. There is a free bus called the M (it is green) It runs from 7 to 1 am. You can bar hop all along downtown to midtown Oakland on Broadway and Telegraph where …
There are many. There is a free bus called the M (it is green) It runs from 7 to 1 am. You can bar hop all along downtown to midtown Oakland on Broadway and Telegraph where there are tons of clubs and restaurants.
Why are there bikes on lampposts in Jack London square?
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JLS has an annual bike fest/-athon. All the avid bikers I know have been there because Oakland is a very bike friendly place. Lots of long flat trails (including along the waterfront and …
JLS has an annual bike fest/-athon. All the avid bikers I know have been there because Oakland is a very bike friendly place. Lots of long flat trails (including along the waterfront and around Lake Merritt) as well as both gentle and challenging hills.
I am a female traveling there by myself. Is this place safe to go at night, alone?
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Relatively safe- just stay where the businesses are near the water. No reason to wander further up on Broadway. You can eat and watch a show at Yoshi's or go to the bowling alley …
Relatively safe- just stay where the businesses are near the water. No reason to wander further up on Broadway. You can eat and watch a show at Yoshi's or go to the bowling alley then catch a cab to BART station if headed back to SF
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