What people are saying
"Quiet and friendly"
"apartment robberies"
"Have to drive everywhere"
"Nightlife"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
#29 - Up 3 spots in Los Angeles
Top community reviews
rating details
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Neighborly Spirit
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Public Transport
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
"Oakland's great escape"
Everything that is noteworthy in Oakland, happens in the vicinity of Lake Merrit. The area is surrounded by downtown Oakland, Laney Community College, above average city neighborhoods and the restaurants that come with these adjacent districts. It is the town’s natural epicenter, giving people a quiet refuge from the bustling life and urban drudgery Oakland is so commonly known for.
During the early mornings and late afternoons, locals can be seen jogging/walking around the narrow 3-mile... Full review
During the early mornings and late afternoons, locals can be seen jogging/walking around the narrow 3-mile... Full review
Pros
- Beautiful and Scenic
- Great Jogging/Walkinsg Spot
- Great Restaurants
Cons
- Hard Parking
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
- Country Lovers
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
