The Golden Gate District
in North Oakland welcomes nearby neighbors from Berkeley and Emeryville
with a shining example of the best this city has to offer. Anchored by
the architecturally impressive Golden Gate Library, this Oakland
neighborhood proudly shows off its eclectic diversity.
Stretched along San Pablo Avenue, connecting Emeryville and
Berkeley, the Golden Gate District is full of classic Victorians,
Craftsmans and bungalows from the early 1900s. Back then, the area was a town called Klinknerville, before becoming the town of Golden Gate, which was annexed by Oakland. And, the Golden Gate Library
has stood impressively through all those changes. Originally
established in 1899, the current branch was built back in 1918 with
funding from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. Its remarkable Georgian Revival style has drawn in readers and neighbors for nearly 100 years. The library is a true community center, offering many services and events and serving as a meeting place for the many residents of the neighborhood.
The San Pablo commercial area between 53rd Street and 67th Street is designated by colorful concrete pylons welcoming you to the Golden Gate District. The neighborhood’s diversity is reflected by longtime businesses like Amber Flooring alongside a variety of yoga and meditation studios. And, if you need your motorcycle worked on while getting a tattoo and gorging on all-you-can-eat waffles, then Godspeed is the place for you.
The Golden Gate District is a great location for commuters, with
its easy access to highways 80, 580 and 24, plus close proximity to the MacArthur BART station. AC Transit Line 72 will whisk you up and down San Pablo Avenue. And, if you just need to get around Emeryville, then hop on the Emery-Go-Round.
As it continues to grow and evolve, the Golden Gate District certainly appears to have a golden future.
