Jack London Square

Introduction

  • Looking for a great "hang out place" by the Bay?
  • Do you enjoy great resturants, small stores, both in a clean enviornment?
  • If so, Jack London Square, in Oakland is the place for you!
    Click on the small pictures to see a larger version.
  • Access Information
  • Views of the Waterfront
  • Pictures Showing Jack London and His Cabin
  • Public Art at Jack London Square
  • General Views of the Square

    Access Information

    Jack London Square is located at the foot of Broadway in downtown Oakland. It can be reached from Highway 24 by getting off at the Broadway exit.

    There is also an Amtrak Station at Jack London Square.


    Views of the Waterfront

    Take a stroll along the dock and see a great view the Bay.

    Take a walk and see a variety of sailboats in different sizes, shapes and colors.

    There are more than just sailboats at the dock. Ferrys come in and out of the Bay every day.


    Pictures Showing Jack London and His Cabin

    See Jack London's cabin from Alaska, a place where he wrote some of his greatest novels.

    See the historic First and Last Chance bar, where Jack London often went for drinks.


    Public Art at Jack London Square

    Here we see a statue of Jack London, one of the many great statues throughout the square.

    Murals like these decorate many of the walls throughout the square.

    This unique fountain shows that all kinds of different art is in the square.


    General Views of the Square

    Wander through the square on the paved path.

    Dine in an outside cafe and watch people pass by.

    Flags bring out the international flavor of Jack London Square.


    Developed: 9/27/97 by Natalie Pojman with bg/lp/kp
    Last Modified: 9/27/97 by np