What an awesome Veterans Memorial!!…read more Located in the Castro Valley Community Park, this memorial pays tribute to all Branches of the Military. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Merchant Marines, and the Coast Guard!!! Multiple plaques and benches here, all tributes to our great veterans. This is a great Memorial, and no doubt the highlight of this park, highly recommended and appreciated!!!

Thank you, Donors, for donating and setting this up Agree to…read morealways have more awareness Really close to the park Well taken cared of Clean spacious decorated beautiful

I came here expecting to see accolades for individual Oakland history tours and tour leaders, but…read moremine may be the first. I've been on a few of these (like Chinatown, Old Oakland, Oakland Waterfront), but yesterday's walking tour of the F. M. "Borax" Smith estate in Cleveland Heights led by Phil Bellman was outstanding! Mr. Bellman has been doing this tour for 34 years, which shows in his preparation, organization, easy delivery and ancillary materials (including a VERY handy map). At all times Phil was easy to hear, and his information was fascinating. It was great to be allowed inside a few private properties and through revealing side paths while learning of the career of this amazing couple who left such a mark on the history of Oakland. I hope to participate in many OHA walking tours in the future.

My home has a name, it's the Cates-Downing house. I know that my Italianate Victorian was built by…read moreAugustus Cates in 1879 as a commuter house. See the Bay Bridge didn't exist and cars had not yet been invented. In order to get to San Fransisco you had to take the 7th Street trolley to the Port of Oakland and then jump on a Ferry to get to SF. I also know that Augustus Cates was a fine builder of houses since mine is still here after two major earthquakes (1906 & Loma Prieta) and the maintenance over the last 128 years has left much to be desired. Mr. Cates also had a fascination with curves since there are parts of the house with few and sometimes no right angles. He would build a house, live in it for a few years then sell it. Then Andrew Downing followed by Ella Clume were the owners of my house. So how do I know this and lots of other details that date back before this even became my Mami's 'hood (she was born here in 1931)? The fine folks at the Oakland Heritage Alliance were of great help. Their website and the historians who work there strive to save local Oakland history since it would otherwise be lost. To quote their Mission Statement: Our Mission Oakland Heritage Alliance is a non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland's architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action. They provide tours of historic Oakland neighborhoods in the Summer and Fall. They can point you in the right direction if you are doing research for your house or are a history nerd. They are always in need of volunteers and there are memberships available. History is a beautiful thing. My love of Oakland is not solely based on my lifetime spent here but learning and talking about who and what it took to get where Oakland is now. The Oakland Heritage Alliance, the Oakland Museum, the Oakland Latino History Project and the Oakland History Room at the Main Library have all been huge resources to me. Fellow Oaklanders, maybe I've piqued your interest? Maybe these will become your resources too? If you love Oakland even just a little, please learn about it and pass it on!

The city team Oakland location helped me and my son out immensely. I reached out to a program…read morecoordinator at another place in west Oakland that shared Cityteam with me. The coordinator set up details for clothing distribution as I mentioned I needed clothes for my little and I. The clothing closet was huge and there was more than enough to look through. Please keep them in mind when looking to donate clothing, men's / women's / and children's of all sizes. I for one needed the help and I thank you for providing that.

I go here with my program week during the week for charity stuff and organizing clothes and putting…read morefood on the table serving the people and helping them on track. Also I help clean the kitchen. The staff is really nice name outgoing and the service and the food is amazin

Operating every Thursday 3-7PM since 2010, this local farmers' market stands out for a number of…read morereasons. First, it reflects an intentional urban design, turning the two blocks at Bartlett and 22nd Streets into a safe pedestrian-only zone conducive to live music performances. Second, while produce purveyors are expected, there are several emerging small businesses testing their value propositions in an environment supported by local incubators. Third, I've enjoyed many satisfying items I bought here purely out of temptation whether it's the fresh produce from Blue House Farm, the mushrooms from Far West Fungi, the rotisserie chicken from RoliRoti, or the portable baked goods from Delightful Foods Bakery. As the old saying goes, Thursday is the day people pretend to work while mentally planning their weekends. Yeah, Thursdays at this mercado work just fine for me. RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/VPRqAaf97y

The Farmers Market in San Francisco always been a thing. It's the original pop-up where you seen a…read morefarmer market vendor selling food one week and later you see them have a brick a mortar in the city. You can then brag to your Foodie friends that you saw them at the Farmer Market before they made it big time ( like discovering a new band ). Farm to table is nothing new in SF. San Francisco has plenty of Farmers Markets since its inception in 1943 in almost every neighborhood from Alemany , Clement , Civic Center , Fort Mason to the Ferry Building where thousands congregate every weekend from locals to tourists getting fresh salads from the Salad Bowl ( Salinas Valley). Every Thursday from 3 to 7pm the Mission Community Market has a Farmers Market on 22nd street between Mission street and Bartlett. You find anything here from , cheese, empanadas ,dumplings , seafood, sourdough bread, and tamales. You will also find fruits and vegetables from various farms in California. Some of the vendors at Mission Community also reappear on Saturdays at the Ferry Building Farmers Market. Take Summer stroll in San Francisco on an evening intermission you can enter on 22nd street on Bartlett street to the Mission Community Market or you can enter on Mission Come here for the farm fruits and vegetables and also taste foods from a local pop-up kitchen and one day see their plan to have a brick and mortar come to fruition

This is a beautiful little part of town that is right there let you look at the ocean and the…read morebridge in the hills and all the pretty sites at San Francisco really has the offer. It's a really fantastic place and very good for photo ops

Beautiful beach great for dogs! Perfect setting! Wish we…read morecould visit everyday! Nice views, chill vibe. Great spot!

Happened to be in the neighborhood and Googled/Yelped "things to do" and this little gem popped up…read more It's right next to McKinley Park - we briefly strolled the park and there wasn't much there. Glad the community garden made up for it. It's a small garden, but we still spent a good 20 minutes there, roaming around. There are two picnic tables close to the entrance, so feel free to bring a snack to enjoy (kind of wished the picnic tables were on the other side, where you'll have nice views of the city). Saw pumpkins, succulents, and other varieties of fruits, veggies, and unknown plants. Towards the back side of the garden are some really nice views of the city, especially on a clear blue sky day. I must have missed the roosters as a few reviewers mentioned them (or perhaps they went into hibernation for the winter). It wasn't overly crowded - just one or two other parties were there during our walk. Overall, it's a quaint little spot to take a walk or stop to have a bite. The higher elevation of the garden provides a lovely view of SF. Parking wasn't bad as we parked in front of McKinley Park - think it shouldn't take too long to find street parking as well. It's nice that this place is open to the public - don't go picking stuff out of the garden!

A stunning community garden hidden amongst the streets of Potrero Hill! I found this little gem…read morewhile taking a walk in nearby Mckinley Park. It's a small garden compromised of many different flowers, fruits, and vegetables. While walking through, you are sure to see beautiful sunflowers, roses, succulents, blackberries, tomatoes, limes, kale, and so much more! Your eyes will light up from the vast array of colorful beauty. The space is peaceful and I only encountered a few locals in the garden while I was there. In the back of the garden, there's a small shed that occupies chickens and livestock. If you are looking to rent a space to grow your own garden, the waitlist is quite long and could take up to a year for a space to become available. Some gardens are open which allows you to get up close and personal. I saw a photographer in the garden snapping all kinds of pictures. There are signs posted asking that you do not touch or steal any of the plants in the garden. However, a little smelling ain't never hurt nobody! Go ahead and smell those beautiful roses! There are two tables and a side bench where you can relax, have lunch, or simply just take in the view. Speaking of views, did I mention that this garden offers the most beautiful view of the city? It's located high on the hill, making it the perfect spot to capture the lovely city down below. There are a few parking spots located right in front and plenty of street parking available right next to the park. This garden is truly a breath of fresh air and the perfect place to clear your mind and to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city.

This is a small gated community garden surrounded by fencing on Lapu Lapu alley in SF. I passed by…read moreto check it out while in the area last Friday. There was more dirt than flowers and vegetables to be seen, but beautiful nonetheless with an interesting history to go along with the creation of the garden, a result of the dedication and determination of neighborhood residents who also maintain the planter beds. Inside the serene space, there's a shipping container showcasing a vibrant and colorful mural (City Life Oasis) by Michael Rios, as well as a massive manila village mural on the building across the street. Also within the garden, a bit of seating can be found available for community members and visitors to enjoy the carefree atmosphere and growing plants all around.

I live in one of their buildings on Mission St.and make use of this community garden. The folks…read morethat you meet there are really friendly. I have three boxes that I am currently using what they called victory garden project, following along those same guidelines. Right now I have corn, tomatoes, strawberries growing. But when you go you will find a variety of different types of vegetables growing all maintained by the residents. A shout out to TODCO maintenance man Van. He does a bang up job on taking care of the small things that need be worked on over there.

San Lorenzo, CA is an unincorporated township in Alameda County. It is bordered by the cities of…read moreHayward and San Leandro. It has no police force, so it's patrolled by the County Sheriff and CHP (CA Highway Patrol). It does have a school district. Town government is done thru Alameda County. San Lorenzo Village is actually a planned community. In 1944, this planned community was built to provide housing for war industry workers. Tract homes, parks, churches, schools and shopping areas were all planned and built. That would explain why all the homes look like they're the same age and style. Hesperian Blvd runs thru town. I use this street to bypass I-880 traffic delays. There's a great variety of stores, restaurants, gas stations, and banks along Hesperian Blvd in San Lorenzo. There's a huge vacant lot in the middle of town. This was the site of the first Mervryn's retail store. Mervryn's shut it down to build a new flagship store at Southland Mall (in Hayward). The area has been a vacant lot forever. In general, the town seems rundown. Doesn't seem to be much new development.

San Lorenzo is an unincorporated city between San Leandro and Hayward, Ca. it's beginnings was a…read moreland grant from the Mexican government in1841 to Guillermo Castro. a mexican soldier. he quickly sold most of his land to pay debts. the exact borders of S. Lorenzo is uncertain (to me). different maps have different lines. basically any area beyond Lewelling Ave. and Washington Ave. is San Leandro. beyond is San Lorenzo. North the area becomes Castro Valley around Foothill Blvd. East @Grove Way, it becomes Hayward. ex: in & ou t is in San Leandro, Grocery Outlet & 7-11 across the street is in San Lorenzo. San Lorenzo is known for it's shopping and living spaces.....