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Upper Rockridge Neighborhood Guide Oakland, CA
About
Upper Rockridge is a prestigious residential neighborhood located in the hilly area of northern Oakland, California. Known for its breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and downtown Oakland, it's easily accessible through Highway 13 and the Rockridge BART station. It features architecturally diverse homes, with a mix of spacious new homes and charming, older Mediterranean-style houses. It is also known for being home to some of the best schools in Oakland.
What You Will Love about Upper Rockridge, Oakland, California
- You'll love the stunning views of San Francisco Bay, the Oakland skyline, and the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges.
- The neighborhood's proximity to top-rated schools like Hillcrest Elementary makes it ideal for families.
- While being relatively quiet and residential, Upper Rockridge is just a short drive from bustling Rockridge and Montclair shopping districts.
What’s Nearby
Upper Rockridge is near notable locations like the University of California, Berkeley, and the vibrant, upscale neighborhood of Rockridge, known for its gourmet restaurants and boutique shops. Renowned parks such as the Temescal Regional Recreation Area and the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve are also easily accessible, as well as the historic Morcom Rose Garden.
Lifestyle
In Upper Rockridge, you'll find a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere paired with an air of refinement. Its close-knit community, scenic beauty, and proximity to outdoor recreation and premier shopping and dining make it an ideal location for those seeking a high quality of suburban life in the city.
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 384 restaurants, 56 grocery stores, and 54 parks within a mile of the Upper Rockridge neighborhood.
Village MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
5885 Broadway Ter
- Safeway
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
5100 Broadway
The RidgeRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.9 miles
5100 Broadway
- Pasta Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
- Enzos Meat and Poultry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
- Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
- Village Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
5885 Broadway Ter
- Safeway
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
5100 Broadway
- Eddie's Drive In Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
5491 College Ave
- Pasta Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
- Enzos Meat and Poultry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
- Marin Sun Farms Butcher Shop
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store
•0.9 miles
5655 College Ave
RIDE BarDining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
4448 Piedmont Ave
- The Habit Burger Grill
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Fast Food Restaurant
•0.8 miles
5108 Broadway
- Best Coast Burritos
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Burrito Restaurant
•0.8 miles
5108 Broadway
- Holy Basil Pho
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Vietnamese Restaurant
•0.8 miles
5362 College Ave
- A16 Rockridge
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•0.8 miles
5356 College Ave
- Sliver Pizzeria
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria
•0.9 miles
5132 Broadway
- Broadway Terrace Nursery
Retail, Garden Center
•0.1 miles
4340 Clarewood Dr
- Buddies Dog Adventures-Diane
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
5568 Kales Ave
- Just Food For Dogs
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.8 miles
5108 Broadway
- Loyal Pet Shop
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.8 miles
5332 College Ave
- Bambino Thrift Shop
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.9 miles
5290 College Ave
- Mr John's K9 Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.9 miles
5361 College Ave
Temescal Regional Recreation AreaLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
6502 Broadway Ter
- Rockridge Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
S Rockridge Blvd
- Temescal Regional Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
6502 Broadway Ter
Broadway TerraceCommunity and Government, Organization, Landmarks and Outdoors, Scenic Lookout
•0.6 miles
5335 Broadway Ter
- Chabot Recreation Center
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
6848 Chabot Rd
- Camp Galileo
Community and Government, Summer Camp, Landmarks and Outdoors, Campground
•0.8 miles
6686 Chabot Rd
Temescal Beach HouseArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.6 miles
6500 Broadway Ter
- Mel Ramos Studios
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.6 miles
5941 Ocean View Dr
- Musically Minded Academy
Arts and Entertainment
•0.7 miles
5776 Broadway
- Claremont Country Club
Arts and Entertainment, Country Club, Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.7 miles
5295 Broadway Ter
- Michelle Bello Fine Art
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
21 Lorita Ave
- Golden Gate Atelier
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.9 miles
4432 Piedmont Ave
Bodywork CentralBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.1 miles
4400 Harbord Dr
- Valero
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.1 miles
5865 Broadway Ter
- Adventure Time Hillcrest
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
30 Marguerite Dr
- Sunflowers Home Day Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.3 miles
5690 Broadway Ter
- Ducks Nest School of Arts & Sciences
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service
•0.7 miles
5714 Broadway
- The Room To Grow Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.7 miles
5766 Broadway
Ballet Arts Lynette DefazioSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.4 miles
4923 Harbord Dr
Momleta OaklandSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.5 miles
6500 Broadway Ter
- Baby Boot Camp Oakland
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.6 miles
6500 Broadway Ter
- Mr D's Music Club
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.6 miles
6013 Lawton Ave
- Coaches Field
Sports and Recreation, Baseball, Baseball Field
•0.7 miles
898 Red Rock Rd
- Shape Shifter Pilates & Personal Training
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Pilates Studio
•0.7 miles
5775 Broadway
Sophie ClubDining and Drinking, Bar
•0.5 miles
5855 Margarido Dr
- McNally's Irish Pub
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.8 miles
5352 College Ave
- Holy Basil Pho
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant, Vietnamese Restaurant
•0.8 miles
5362 College Ave
- The Barrel Room
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, French Restaurant
•0.9 miles
5330 College Ave
- Enoteca Molinari
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.9 miles
5474 College Ave
- Belotti Ristorante E Bottega
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.9 miles
5403 College Ave
- Rockridge Montessori School
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
5610 Broadway
- Rockridge Branch Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
5366 College Ave
- Colibri Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.9 miles
4420 Piedmont Ave
- Open Minds Early School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
5609 Moraga Ave
- Claremont Day Nurseries
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
5830 College Ave
- Pacific Coast Montessori
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
326 51st St
- Piedmont Police Detectives
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
403 Highland Ave
- Piedmont Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
403 Highland Ave
- Piedmont Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.1 miles
120 Vista Ave
Kaiser PermanenteHealth and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•1.1 miles
4501 Broadway
- Outpatient Rehab Center: Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.4 miles
5700 Telegraph Ave
- Oakland Fire Station No. 8
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station, Health and Medicine, Emergency Service
•1.4 miles
457 51st St
Upper Rockridge Apartments and Rentals
243 Rental properties in Upper Rockridge, 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% |
Upper Rockridge Demographics
Upper Rockridge Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
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Area Has Litter
No
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Near Grocery Stores
Yes
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Near Highways
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 2 of 2 renters
Upper Rockridge Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Some Transit
BART - Rockridge Station
Other
5660 College Ave
Asbestos Control Center
Other
4336 Broadway
Redwood Valley Railway Co.
Train Stop
2950 Magnolia St
Source: foursquare.com
Emery Go-Round Hollis at 65th Stop
Bus Stop
Hollis St
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Redwood Valley Railway Co.
Train Stop
2950 Magnolia St
MacArthur BART Station
Train Stop
555 40th St
Source: foursquare.com
BART - Rockridge Station
Other
5660 College Ave
Asbestos Control Center
Other
4336 Broadway
Seashine Boat Cleaning & Restoration
Other
3871 Piedmont Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Upper Rockridge Schools
- 7/10
Grades K-8 • Public
- 7/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 6/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-5 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades 9-12 • Private
- 9/10
American Indian Public High School
Grades 9-12 • Charter
- 4/10
Grades 6-12 • Charter