Ivy Hill and Surrounding (Oakland)
Neighborhoods
Ivy Hill was previously site to the 27 acre estate of FM "Borax" Smith, called "Arbor Villa". The trees lining 9th avenue are remnants of the old property boundary. In the late 20's, the site was parceled off to builders who built homes, apartment buildings, and duplexes. The building you are staying in borders the original driveway of the borax smith estate.
The Oakland Heritage Alliance provides an informational walking tour of the area, and more information can be found here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Walking-Tours-are-here-.html?soid=1101994472087&aid=FtzEBppsPvQ
Ivy Hill
Ivy Hill was previously site to the 27 acre estate of FM "Borax" Smith, called "Arbor Villa". The trees lining 9th avenue are remnants of the old property boundary. In the late 20's, the site was parceled off to builders who built homes, apartment buildings, and duplexes. The building you are staying in borders the original driveway of the borax smith estate.
The Oakland Heritage Alliance provides an informational walking tour of the area, and more information can be found here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Walking-Tours-are-here-.html?soid=1101994472087&aid=FtzEBppsPvQ
Food Scene
A great place to hang out with wifi and coffee. They serve breakfast and sandwiches too. Open 9a-2p, Tu-Sat only. A 10 minute walk.
21 locals recommend
Rooz Cafe
1918 Park BlvdA great place to hang out with wifi and coffee. They serve breakfast and sandwiches too. Open 9a-2p, Tu-Sat only. A 10 minute walk.
A 10 minute walk and open 8a-3p daily, open until 1 on Sundays. Great patio area!
7 locals recommend
Xochi the Dog Cafe
1038 E 21st StA 10 minute walk and open 8a-3p daily, open until 1 on Sundays. Great patio area!
Delicious pho. Vegetarian and vegan options. A 13 minute walk. Right across from Lucky and Walgreens.
6 locals recommend
Pho Anh Dao
280 E 18th StDelicious pho. Vegetarian and vegan options. A 13 minute walk. Right across from Lucky and Walgreens.
Great place for brunch. Soju bar. Outdoor patio. A 17 minute walk, near to Lucky, Walgreens, and the lake.
105 locals recommend
Portal Oakland
1611 2nd AveGreat place for brunch. Soju bar. Outdoor patio. A 17 minute walk, near to Lucky, Walgreens, and the lake.
Saturday farmer's market with lots of prepared food and produce too. Amazing selection.
197 locals recommend
Grand Lake Farmers Market
746 Grand AveSaturday farmer's market with lots of prepared food and produce too. Amazing selection.
California style sourdough pizza. Vegan options available. About a 20 minute walk from the apartment & very close to Lake Merritt.
28 locals recommend
Leaning Tower
498 Wesley AveCalifornia style sourdough pizza. Vegan options available. About a 20 minute walk from the apartment & very close to Lake Merritt.
Champa Garden
2102 8th AveA 6 minute walk away. Excellent food. The spicy is spicy!
Historic Ice Cream parlor in the middle of the Piedmont Avenue shopping district.
129 locals recommend
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveHistoric Ice Cream parlor in the middle of the Piedmont Avenue shopping district.
Timeless Coffee
4252 Piedmont AveVegan Bakery and Cafe.
Neecha Thai Cuisine
3236 Grand AveHealthy Thai with lots of vegan options.
Stop here for a cocktail or a bite on the water when you are walking Lake Merritt.
136 locals recommend
Lake Chalet
1520 Lakeside DrStop here for a cocktail or a bite on the water when you are walking Lake Merritt.
Cafe attached to a Laudromat. Open 7:30a-6p daily, and an 11 minute walk from your unit.
31 locals recommend
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park BlvdCafe attached to a Laudromat. Open 7:30a-6p daily, and an 11 minute walk from your unit.
About an 18 minute walk. Amazing breads and pastries, soups, vegetarian and vegan pizza of the day on sourdough crust. Across from trader Joe's.
198 locals recommend
Arizmendi Bakery
3265 Lakeshore AveAbout an 18 minute walk. Amazing breads and pastries, soups, vegetarian and vegan pizza of the day on sourdough crust. Across from trader Joe's.
Sit-down Ethiopian in a comfortable atmosphere. about a 10-minute walk from the apartment, next to Rooz Cafe and across from Woody's laundromat.
ADMAS ( ፒያሳ ) ETHIOPIAN and ERITREAN RESTAURANT
Sit-down Ethiopian in a comfortable atmosphere. about a 10-minute walk from the apartment, next to Rooz Cafe and across from Woody's laundromat.
Travel
Lake Merritt Station
800 Oak StBart can take you to SF and beyond!
Sightseeing
About a 15 minute walk from the apartment, you'll find Lake Merritt. Take a 3.4 mile, relatively flat walk around this scenic and historic lake. You'll find a bird sanctuary, playgrounds, kayak rentals, and food trucks.
751 locals recommend
Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Lake Merritt BoulevardAbout a 15 minute walk from the apartment, you'll find Lake Merritt. Take a 3.4 mile, relatively flat walk around this scenic and historic lake. You'll find a bird sanctuary, playgrounds, kayak rentals, and food trucks.
Grand Lake Theater
3200 Grand AveOld Art Deco Movie Theater, still in operation.
Jack London Square has many waterfront restaurants and attractions. There is a Farmer's Market on Sundays.
213 locals recommend
Jack London Square
472 Water StJack London Square has many waterfront restaurants and attractions. There is a Farmer's Market on Sundays.
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StExercise, Health & Wellness
Hot Spot Yoga Oakland
2008 Park BlvdAbout a 12 minute walk. Heated yoga, Oakland style!
This park is always full of people enjoying the basketball hoops, play structure, and skateboard ramps. There's even a halfpipe. Nice to walk through. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Friends of Bella Vista Park
1025 E 28th StThis park is always full of people enjoying the basketball hoops, play structure, and skateboard ramps. There's even a halfpipe. Nice to walk through. About a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Highland Hospital
1411 E 31st StAbout a 20 minute walk from the apartment.
30 minute+ massages in a shared room with other patrons. Clean and moderately priced. Online booking is available. A 20 minute walk.
Piedmont Family Spa
3810 Park Boulevard30 minute+ massages in a shared room with other patrons. Clean and moderately priced. Online booking is available. A 20 minute walk.
Nightlife
A local dive bar. Hip scene. Less than 15 minute walk from the apartment.
24 locals recommend
Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th StA local dive bar. Hip scene. Less than 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Yet another hip dive bar. A 20 minute walk from the apartment.
52 locals recommend
Heart & Dagger Saloon
504 Lake Park AveYet another hip dive bar. A 20 minute walk from the apartment.
Errands
Laundromat connected to a cafe, and open until 9p. An 11 minute walk, and very close to Lucky, Walgreens, and several restaurants.
31 locals recommend
Woody's Cafe
1841 Park BlvdLaundromat connected to a cafe, and open until 9p. An 11 minute walk, and very close to Lucky, Walgreens, and several restaurants.
Closest large supermarket. A 12-minute walk and close to restaurants, a laundromat, and Lake Merritt.
183 locals recommend
Lucky
1750 Fulton StClosest large supermarket. A 12-minute walk and close to restaurants, a laundromat, and Lake Merritt.
A 12-minute walk. Near a supermarket, restaurants, a laundromat, and Lake Merritt.
197 locals recommend
Walgreens
2801 Adeline StA 12-minute walk. Near a supermarket, restaurants, a laundromat, and Lake Merritt.
Closest nail salon. About an 11-minute walk and close to restaurants, laundromats, etc.
About Beauty Nails
324 East 18th StreetClosest nail salon. About an 11-minute walk and close to restaurants, laundromats, etc.
Lost Salon
2012 Park BoulevardAbout a 10 minute walk. get your hair done!
About a 17 minute walk. within the Lakeshore /Grand shopping district and many other restaurants and retail stores. Also very close to the lake.
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveAbout a 17 minute walk. within the Lakeshore /Grand shopping district and many other restaurants and retail stores. Also very close to the lake.
If you've forgotten socks, underwear or a warm sweatshirt, this is probably the closest place to get one. about a 17 minute walk and near Trader Joe's and Arizmendi.
6 locals recommend
Gap
3277 Lakeshore AveIf you've forgotten socks, underwear or a warm sweatshirt, this is probably the closest place to get one. about a 17 minute walk and near Trader Joe's and Arizmendi.