Get to know Temescal

Temescal used to be an independent village before joining Oakland in 1897, making it one of the town’s oldest neighborhoods. Its history has hardly slowed it from becoming a hipster nabe, with a particularly unique shopping experience in the Temescal Alleys, former horse stables-turned-boutiques. The rest of nearby Telegraph Avenue is equally hip, where you’ll see locals and visitors eating fried chicken sandwiches at ironing board tables outside. Houses in the Oakland flatlands are a skosh more affordable than those in the hills, with the housing stock mostly made up of 1920s bungalows, many with interior details such as built-in shelves, wainscoting, and window seats. If you’re looking to do a little DIY, the local library has a one-of-a-kind Tool Lending Library in the basement, with more than 5,000 tools available to borrow. Residents here like the quick commute, with easy access to either the Rockridge or MacArthur BART stations.

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Living in the East Bay

The East Bay is the sunny counterpart to foggy San Francisco, located just across the Bay Bridge, featuring a wide range of neighborhoods from funky downtowns to grand estates set amid rolling hills. Technically comprising Alameda County and Contra Costa County, the East Bay reaches from Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The region is anchored by Oakland, known to locals as “The Town,” and quintessential college town Berkeley, as well as featuring smaller metropolises like the suburban cities of Walnut Creek and Pleasanton at its eastern borders. The East Bay has its own blend of charm, history, and microclimates that distinguishes it from its neighbors. Nature is always close by, with magnificent redwood groves growing amid urban centers and lakes surrounded with centuries-old oak and sycamore trees. The East Bay has a vibrant and diverse culture, reflected in all aspects of life, but particularly in its many famed and eclectic restaurants.