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Embarcadero Neighborhood Guide Oakland, CA
About
Embarcadero is a vibrant neighborhood in Oakland, California, known for its picturesque waterfront views and diverse range of cultural offerings. It is located conveniently close to key highways including I-880 and I-980, making commute and travel easy. The neighborhood boasts of several marinas and waterfront parks, such as Union Point Park. The bustling Jack London Square, with its array of restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues is also located in the Embarcadero neighborhood.
What You Will Love about Embarcadero, Oakland, California
- Its mix of urban and natural beauty with the stunning views of the Oakland Estuary.
- The convenience of being close to main roads and public transportation, making commute easier.
- The lively Jack London Square that's brimming with dining, shopping, and entertainment options.
- The peaceful waterfront parks ideal for walks and picnics.
What’s Nearby
Embarcadero is situated near the thriving neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, offering a myriad of restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It's also a short trip away from the iconic Lake Merritt, a popular recreational area offering jogging paths, picnic areas, and boating. Oakland Museum of California, featuring art, history, and natural science exhibits is also a short drive away.
Lifestyle
Life in Embarcadero is a blend of city life and tranquil moments by the water. It offers an active lifestyle with its close proximity to parks and recreation areas while being home to a variety of dining, entertainment, and shopping venues for city dwellers.
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Rental Trends in Embarcadero
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | May 2020 | Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $2781 | $2799 | $2688 | $2658 | $2841 | $2666 | $2722 | $2478 | $2466 | $2466 | $2466 | $2480 | $2729 |
| $3077 | $2942 | $3037 | $3037 | $3022 | $3000 | $2973 | $2987 | $2954 | $2944 | $2942 | $2975 | $3007 |
| $4042 | $3885 | $3965 | $4047 | $4057 | $4125 | $4118 | $4107 | $4010 | $4010 | $4079 | $4147 | $4147 |
| $6995 | $6995 | $7025 | $7110 | $7110 | $7110 | $5610 | $5610 | $5610 | $5610 | $5610 | $5346 | $6167 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 785 restaurants, 172 grocery stores, and 38 parks within a mile of the Embarcadero neighborhood.
California ExportBusiness and Professional Services, Entertainment Agency, Manufacturer, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•945 22nd Ave
El Latina MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
2118 International Blvd
- Good Guys Food Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1909 International Blvd
- Saba Live Poultry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.3 miles
845 Kennedy St
- Dreisbach Enterprises
Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.4 miles
2530 E 11th St
- Pitco Food Wholesale
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
727 Kennedy St
- El Latina Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
2118 International Blvd
- Good Guys Food Co.
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
1909 International Blvd
- Saba Live Poultry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.3 miles
845 Kennedy St
- Pitco Food Wholesale
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
727 Kennedy St
- Saroni Sugar & Rice
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
727 Kennedy St
- T & M Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
1500 23rd Ave
Dove DinnersDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail
•1050 22nd Ave
- Cafe 15
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•1050 22nd Ave
- Port Deli
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Sandwich Spot
•0.1 miles
1900 Embarcadero
- Bismillah Hot Dog’s
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Hot Dog Joint
•0.1 miles
2001 Embarcadero
- Numi Tea Garden
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Tea Room, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
2230 Livingston St
- Hide-A-Way Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.1 miles
1920 Dennison St
- California Export
Business and Professional Services, Entertainment Agency, Manufacturer, Retail, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•945 22nd Ave
- Bay Bridge Aquarium and Pet
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•1010 22nd Ave
- Oakland Garden Supply
Retail, Garden Center
•0.1 miles
1035 22nd Ave
- Chemoraga
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.1 miles
2220 Livingston St
Harborside Health CenterHealth and Medicine, Alternative Medicine Clinic, Retail, Cannabis Store, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
1840 Embarcadero
- East Bay Gas & Food
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2142 E 12th St
Union Point ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
2311 Embarcadero
- Oaktown Boulders
Landmarks and Outdoors, Rock Climbing Spot
•0.5 miles
2744 E 11th St
- San Antonio Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
1701 E 19th St
- Vantage Point Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
13TH Ave
- Thompson Field
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
1822 Mulberry St
- McKinley Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
2165 Buena Vista Ave
Gaming Fund GroupArts and Entertainment, Casino
•0.1 miles
1940 Embarcadero
- Lost Canyon Winery
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.2 miles
2102 Dennison St
- The Cotton Mill
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
1091 Calcot Pl
- David Luna Fine Art
Arts and Entertainment, Museum, Art Museum
•0.2 miles
1092 Calcot Pl
- Eastside Arts Alliance
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.3 miles
2277 International Blvd
- EastSide Cultural Center
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
2277 International Blvd
FLOAT, Floatation Center - Art GalleryBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.2 miles
1091 Calcot Pl
- Table 4 One Massage Therapy
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.2 miles
35 Embarcadero Cv
- 76 Gas Station
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2142 E 12th St
- East Bay Gas & Food
Retail, Convenience Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2142 E 12th St
- Valero
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2200 E 12th St
- My Gentle Male Oakland
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.3 miles
2102 International Blvd
Lightning's Boxing ClubSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
1017 22nd Ave
Practice Martial Arts OaklandSports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.1 miles
945 22nd Ave
- West Marine
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
2200 Livingston St
- Speed Power Strength Gym
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
2140 Livingston St
- The Art of Self-Alignment
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.1 miles
2140 Livingston St
- Big Dreams
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.1 miles
2140 Livingston St
Oakland Brewing CompanyDining and Drinking, Brewery
•1010 22nd Ave
- Lost Canyon Winery
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.2 miles
2102 Dennison St
- Quinn's Lighthouse
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.2 miles
1951 Embarcadero
- Stage Left Cellars
Dining and Drinking, Winery
•0.2 miles
2102 Dennison St
- Côte West
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Winery
•0.2 miles
2102 Dennison St
- Third Eye Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•0.3 miles
1927 International Blvd
Lao Family CommunityCommunity and Government, Community Center
•0.3 miles
2325 E 12th St
- Iron Giant Loft
Business and Professional Services, Event Space, Community and Government, Community Center, Education
•0.3 miles
1080 23rd Ave
- Oakland SOL - Sustaining Ourselves Locally
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.3 miles
1236 23rd Ave
- Oak Tree Arts Center
Community and Government, Education, Library
•0.7 miles
2100 23rd Ave
- Little Butterflies- A Sensory Play-Based Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
2307 Blanding Ave
- Alameda Head Start
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.8 miles
2325 Clement Ave
- Alameda County Sheriff's Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
2425 E 12th St
- Oakland Housing Auth Police
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
1180 25th Ave
- USCG Base Alameda
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
42 Eagle Rd
- US Coast Guard
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety
•0.6 miles
18 Eagle Rd
- Oakland Fire Station 4
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station, Health and Medicine, Emergency Service
•0.7 miles
1235 International Blvd
- Fruitvale Healthcare Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
3020 E 15th St
Embarcadero Apartments and Rentals
51 Rental properties in Embarcadero, Oakland, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 19.6% | 82.4% |
| utilities | 15.6% | 45.2% |
| food | 1.3% | 16.2% |
| transportation | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| healthcare | 13.1% | 21.7% |
Embarcadero Demographics
Embarcadero Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 3 of 4 renters
Embarcadero Transportation
Very Walkable
Very Bikeable
Good Transit
Fruitvale BART Station
Train Stop
3401 E 12th St
Source: foursquare.com
First Transit
Other
407 High St
Source: foursquare.com
Embarcadero Schools
- 3/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 2/10
Think College Now Elementary School
Grades K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Grades PK, K-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades 6-8 • Charter
- 5/10
Grades K-8 • Charter