this mural is on the side of the building. it overlooks a fee-based parking lot…read more the long, 3 section mural doesn't have a singular theme. the bottom of the mural hints at the diversity of inhabitants of Oaktown and the conditions thererin. the upper level is in different colours of blue, brown, and grey have small circles within which may represent distant planets. points to outer space? the pyramid, heart-shaped object, and the "space ship" may represent human progress or lack thereof. creator: unknown, aspects of mural are seen elsewhere in Oaktown.

this mural has been here for years. nevertheless, the theme still resonates today. the building…read morehas "California" as it's moniker. all the 2nd floor windows are shuttered, there's a padlock on the outside of each one. the lst floor has opaque windows. in front, there is a small stream. at the left a man in blue in chasing a being with a bear head and hands. a woman in blue has caught hold of the left leg of the same suspect. at the right a large snail and an elephant are rolling left on 4 wheeled vehicles. creator: morgan d., jose g., diana fr., alysheem

this mural at the left side of a community nonprofit building. the theme of the mural is "no…read morestruggle, no progress" i.e. no effort/dedication/diligence, no advancement. the green globe in the center with an heart represents unity/earth. the stretched out hands of yellow, brown, tan, black, purple, pink, and gray represent the Asian, Latino, Native American, African American, LBGT, and elderly communities creator: Diversity Mural Project

Cut and pasted from the internet: "Castro Valley is named…read moreafter Guillermo Castro, a noted 19th-century Californio ranchero who owned the land where the community is located." Quality/Quantity - A nicer city to play and hang out, in comparison to Hayward, San Lorenzo, and San Leandro. Things to do: Chabot - Lake Chabot, regional park, etc. A few vineyards, but really I go to Livermore for that. Castro Valley is pretty much known for natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and a family friendly atmosphere. Atmosphere - 17+ square miles, .22 of which is water. Population - 66.5k as per 2020 US Census. Only about 5% of the city is developed for commercial use. Main employers are in the health care and social assistance industry. Service - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since ????

Love our new home town! Castro Valley is a wonderful, hilly town nestled right off of 238. It still…read morehas that small town feel charm in a sea of urban and suburban cities. The whole town is unincorporated and we have the awesome sheriff's department watching our backs every day. They are super responsive and helpful (not that we need them very often :) You won't find large chain stores here, which I sometimes hate, but helps lend itself to the charm of this place. You will find some chain and lots of local restaurants as well as the best golf land in the Bay Area! We love our neighbors and the place we call home. It's great for walks as well as checking out some cool holiday decorations in the Halloween and Christmas times. Stop by and enjoy what Castro Valley has to offer!

Dude. Farmer Joe's is in the Dimond. That alone rocks. Just a short walk away you can pop into a…read morecute little cafe, or hit up La Farine, grab a bahn mi, do some banking, stop at the post-office, and all sorts of stuff. People are hella chill and some of the dogs are too. My only minor complaint would be the weird job they did when they resurfaced the left turn lane on MacArthur to get onto Fruitvale. I hope that gets sorted out soon.

Dimond District is coming up in the world! Their Ocktoberfest Street Fair last october was pretty…read morefly for the Dimond. Hope they do it again this year. new stores, new faces, yep Dimond is up and coming..holla

this mural is on the 4th St. side. it shows 2 artists of the older generation at the left and 2…read moreupcoming young artists on the right. in the redden skies above oakland's silhouetted buildings, there is a burst of bright energy in the center. the burst represents knowledge, wisdom, legacy..... in essence the older generation is generously passing "the torch" and the younger generation is gracetiously accepting it.... creator: David Burke et al. -part of Bay Area mural Festival 2018

this mural isn't far from Downtown Oakland. 5 ish blocks from Swan Park, Kaiser Building @20th St…read more another unique sighting! the letters O-A-K-L-A-N-D have images of different races, genders, in colors of white black, green, yellow, red, brown... underneath the lettering is a orange-like flame. under that is a row of buildings imitating Oakland's architecture. then some blue hills underwritten by "CALIFORNIA" creator: unknown.

this mural is on the Bay St. side. it shows a young Korean female dressed in an Hanbok, a…read moretraditional garment worn in ancient Korea until the late Josean period. the mural has a dark background, the female is in the center, over her shoulders are words written in traditional Korean characters. pink flowers are all over the mural. creator: John 0329, Noodle_belly