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Jack London Square

Oakland, CA 94607
510 645 9292
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Ranked #12 of 38 attractions in Oakland
3.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Dining, Shopping
Description: Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
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Concord, California
Contributor
18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Loved the eating one the waters edge and watching the boat in the estuary motor and sail by & the bridges go up for the sail boats. More

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Modesto
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

I took the ferry for the first time last year and can't wait to return to do it again. Great ride and no driving/parking stress in SF and drops you right at the piers. More

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Darien, Connecticut
Top Contributor
112 reviews 112 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Wonderful location, right on the water. But the eateries were mediocre and the ambiance a bit sketchy More

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Mount Pleasant
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Walking the pier with the yachts, bay, mountains, and music, was very relaxing. I was amazed to see 2 tracks where trains zip through the square. The food was great and the kids loved playing on the unique equipment...so did the adults! More

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Lake Oswego, Oregon
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Great location. There are several vacancies, most notably Borders spot. Most of the long times restaurants are still there and doing well. A recent Mexican restaurant had an eviction notice on the door. Hopefull with better economic times things will improve. More

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Los Angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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It is easy and fun to take the ferry to San Francisco from Jack London Square. Many of the shops from the past are gone, but new restaurants are now at Jack London Square. More

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See 3 more reviews by Lee Q for Oakland
California Gold County
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

I recommend the Farmers Market on Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 2:00. More

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San Francisco, California
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

It's dirty, sleazy and the cafes are over priced and dreadful. Avoid it. More

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Richmond, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

This is an interesting part of Oakland, different than downtown and a nice place to stroll. More

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Victorville, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Champane Brunch and Jazz, farmers maket, lots of fun and close to the hotel More

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