Best Places to Shop in Oakland, CA

Heres my take on some of the best places to shop in Oakland. Whether you are a local or a tourist I hope this list helps you out. Let us know each store is doing too!

1. City Center- 500 12th St, Oakland, CA 94607
City Center in Oakland is a fantastic shopping center in the Oakland area near Bakersfield, with a good selection of stores perfect for a varied shopping day. Beautiful and scenic, this is a great place to shop and take in the feel of California. http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/

2. Jack London Square- 311 Broadway Ave, Oakland, CA 94607.2Jack London Square is a terrific embodiment of the Oakland shopping scene. With beautiful views and a great variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment, this lively shopping center is filled with a wonderful energy. http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/

3. Chinatown- Chinatown is a wonderful place to find Asian merchandise, food, and culture.

4. College Avenue/Rockridge District- College Avenue is a hub of youth culture in Oakland, with fantastically eclectic shopping, not to mention a massive amount of restaraunts and cute bodegas.
http://www.rockridgedistrict.com

5. Fruitvale District- The Fruitvale District is the location to taste the Latin culture that is a major part of the larger Califronia society. Wtih terrific stores as well as delicous diners, this is a wonderful place to practice Spanish and enjoy Oakland.

6. Grand Avenue/Lakeshore Avenue- Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue is a popular nieghborhood, not only known for its terrific real estate, but also its fantastic selection of independently owned shops and stores filled with goodies for every member of the family.

7. Montclair Village- Montclair Village is a wonderufl shopping area and neighborhod in a beautiful setting, with a massive amount of shopping, dining, and entertainment.
http://www.montclairvillage.com

8. Old Oakland- Old Oakland is a wonderful shopping area in downtown Oakland, with access to great shopping and some of the cities most well-known cites. http://www.oldoakland.org

9. Piedmont Avenue- Piedmont Avenue is in a great neighborhod in Oakland, known for its terrific and eclectic mix of stores and eateries.

10. Temescal- Temescal is a popular neighborhood in Oakland and is a terrific destination for shopping and dining. http://www.temescalmerchants.com
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TasiaMurray 2yrs+
I would like to know where does a lot of black female shop and want to know where is a good black hairdressing/ weaving beauty shop... I am a new visitor to Oakland CA. please email me with info on where blacks shop to: [email protected]
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kpic 2yrs+
Jack london has no shopping ... fyi.
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SusanP7 2yrs+
Jack London has farmers markets, arts and crafts. Tons of excellent restaurants, and wine tasting and buying. Weekends they have plenty of shopping,
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