Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Oakland, CA

On the east side of San Francisco Bay, Oakland, CA is a culturally diverse city with a thriving arts scene. A Walk Score rating of 75 indicating Oakland is very walkable. People in Oakland can easily accomplish most errands without a car. Downtown is a walker's paradise where you'll find Art Deco buildings housing eclectic shops and art galleries, and in Temescal, another walker's paradise, you'll find a Sunday farmer's market and a diverse selection of dining and drinking establishments.

Chinatown

100 / 100

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The most walkable neighborhood in Oakland is Chinatown, with a Walk Score of 100. Residents can get around on foot to a variety of businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars with ease.

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Civic Center

99 / 100

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The Civic Center community in Oakland is the second most walkable part of the city with a Walk Score of 99. Residents and visitors can walk from most of the residential or business areas to restaurants and coffee shops.

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Koreatown-Northgate

97 / 100

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With a Walk Score of 97, the Koreatown-Northgate neighborhood in Oakland is the third most walkable place in the city. Enjoy walking around this community that has a mix of the arts and commercial businesses as well as restaurants and shops.

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Downtown Oakland

97 / 100

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The Downtown area of Oakland has a Walk Score of 97 and is the fourth most walkable section of town. There are hundreds of restaurants, snack bars, and bars within walking distance from anywhere in the neighborhood.

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Temescal

95 / 100

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The Temescal community in Oakland has a Walk Score of 95. You can run errands and walk to quite a few places, such as beer gardens, donut shops, bike shops, fast food eateries, bookstores, bars, and much more.

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Hawthorne

94 / 100

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The Hawthorne neighborhood in Oakland has a Walk Score of 94, making it the sixth most walkable area of the city. Residents and visitors enjoy the diversity in this community that is within walking distance of parks and restaurants.

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Piedmont Avenue

94 / 100

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The Piedmont Avenue section of Oakland has a Walk Score of 94, making it the seventh most walkable district in the city. You’ll enjoy walking to some great coffee shops, a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, and locally-owned shops.

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Pill Hill

93 / 100

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The Pill Hill section of Oakland has a Walk Score of 93, making it the eighth most walkable district in the city. You can run most errands or visit restaurants on foot. There are several medical facilities in this area, hence the name of the community.

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Shafter

93 / 100

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The Shafter community in Oakland has a Walk Score of 93 and is the ninth most walkable area in the city. There are quite a few parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars in this neighborhood with an urban vibe.

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St. Elizabeth

91 / 100

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Saint Elizabeth in Oakland has a Walk Score of 91 and is the tenth most walkable area in the city. You can leave the car at home and run most errands on foot. There are also quite a few restaurants within walking distance.

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