Live in Rockridge!
Posted on | January 25, 2010 | No Comments
Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood is widely known for its charmingly restored Craftsman homes on beautiful, leafy, tree-lined streets. Neighborhood schools, a sunny microclimate and easy access to freeways and public transportation draw families and professionals alike. But what really makes Rockridge one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the Bay Area is that this relaxed suburban environment has an urban sophistication that one usually finds only in a big city.
The heart of Rockridge is centered around College Avenue. This mile-long main street is jam-packed with independently-owned bookstores, acclaimed restaurants, cafes, boutiques, flower shops and art galleries—many of which are nationally-recognized.
Start your day with a brew from small-batch roaster Peaberry’s Coffee, before hopping on BART across the street. On your way home stop at Market Hall’s collection of small independent shops for the very best in wine, baked goods, gourmet take-out, meats, fish, produce and fresh flowers. Pick up gifts at Maison d’Etre or meet friends for small plates at À Côté. For a very special evening, there is the renowned Oliveto Restaurant. All these top destinations will become your neighborhood haunts!
Just past the BART station on College, you’ll find Trader Joe’s and a little farther down the road at 5300 Claremont Avenue is the Sunday Farmer’s Market. When you live in Rockridge you are also close to Berkeley’s Elmwood to the North and Oakland’s Temescal, Piedmont Avenue and Grand Lake shopping districts to the south. A wonderful location for commuting, or just getting away, you are adjacent to major freeways in all directions: freeways 13, 24, 80 and 580.
For recreation, Temescal Regional Recreation Area is a convenient urban oasis, popular for swimming, fishing, sunbathing, and picnicking. Or pick up a Walk Oakland! map and take a scenic—and vigorous—urban hike through the Oakland hill neighborhoods, discovering the charming public paths and stairways. There is a beautiful local library, recently built in the Arts & Crafts Style with all modern systems. Additionally, the private Claremont Country Club has an 18-hole course, and provides a beautiful, scenic greenbelt just off of Broadway.
Rockridge—it’s the type of place where people greet each other on the street, chat in line while they wait for Zachary’s Pizza, and walk home together from BART.
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