jack london square

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(865) · Marina in Oakland, United States
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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

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We're planning our 50th class reunion at Scotts in October. Any suggestions for a nearby bar for a nightcap and a …
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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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You can walk down to the oldest saloon in California near the Jack London cabin and wolf statue. When you leave Scott's turn right and walk to end of square. Sunday brunch at The Fat …
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You can walk down to the oldest saloon in California near the Jack London cabin and wolf statue. When you leave Scott's turn right and walk to end of square. Sunday brunch at The Fat Lady on Washington is good. Scott's also has a jazz brunch.
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Is there easy parking in the area?
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Yes - There are a couple of parking structures and lots. Parking in the structure closest to the ferry is validated if you take the ferry.
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Why are there bikes on lampposts in Jack London square?
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I was told that the bikes on the lamp posts are to promote the annual Pedalfest event (pedalfestjacklondon) on July 23rd, 2016
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The closes bart station
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12th street/city center, I believe there's a shuttle to Jack London, otherwise prepare to take a taxi or it's about a 15 minute walk.
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I am a female traveling there by myself. Is this place safe to go at night, alone?
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If you stay within JLS you should have little concern. It's generally busy and bustling with tourists. I've never seen anything untoward in the Broadway corridor between JLS …
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If you stay within JLS you should have little concern. It's generally busy and bustling with tourists. I've never seen anything untoward in the Broadway corridor between JLS and the 12th St. BART station, but a single woman walking the Oakland streets at night might have pause.
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