hey all,

i know there are several east bay ppl on here. i'm moving to the east bay and found an apartment close to lake merritt (3rd ave and 12th street). it's about 2-3 blocks off the water, 10 minute walk to the bart and has covered parking. i'll have a nice view of the lake from a 9th story unit. there's absolutely nothing interesting to me around the building, so i imagine i'll have to drive to the north side of the lake where that theater is or head over to jack london sq and chinatown.

any thoughts on the area? i know oakland is a little rough on the edges but i'm hoping this area is ok...

 

this area is ok, but very busy. i've heard of a couple of muggings from people that jog around the lake daily but i think the area should be fine. there's much worser neighborhoods in oakland.

 

yeah i checked out the crime info from the oakland PD website... seems like it's less dangerous the chinatown and downtown oakland along broadway.

 

The lady who works for me lives right by the grocery and Merritt Bakery.
I'll ask tomorrow.

 

thanks!

 

Pm sent!

 

My gf sister lives in an apartment on the lake. Its nice and as safe as you'll get without moving into Piedmont

 

where do you or will you work? Actually in Oak or SF? Or neither?

 

SF in SOMA

 

not bad area...use to live on other side of lake by Grand. Never had any problems. I see people joggin at night.

With any city...i wouldnt be out by myself but people still do.

 

found something in rockridge, moving on monday, whoohoo

 

moved yesterday... still getting settled in... anyone else in oakland? any recommendations for restaurants and places to go (outside of the big ones like jack london sq, etc)

 

go to zacharys pizzeria!!! www.zacharys.com

ive driven all the way out there from the south bay for their pizza. ITS THAT GOOD!!

 

How bout them taco trucks along side of International blvd?

 

If you like sushi then check out "Take Sushi" on Grand Avenue just past the lake heading toward downtown. It all depends on what you're into. Lots of great food in the area. If you into driving in the twisties, let me know. Skyline (not the Skyline Road on the Peninsula), Redwood Road and the Oakland hills offer some of the best roads around IMO. I'm up there all the time. Enjoy exploring.