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If you dream of playing with the rich then you must take a stroll down Contra Costa Road. The name of the road sounds very cultured but the atmosphere is anything but. The houses are something from a dream. They are large terra-cotted styled houses with big windows and inviting atriums. Lush tropical gardens add color. The road is basically a dead end on both endings and is served through Buena Vista Avenue. Get this the street has it's own private entry called Chaumont path. The area isn't really private but it is not known to very many people that don't live in the area. It is a very reclusive path that offers a nice walk and or bike ride. Behind the houses are views of plenty of trees rather than staring into more houses. This is prime street for real estate.

Broadway Terrace is a very well known street for golfers. The street runs through the Claremont Country Club. This area is filled with preps sporting polo shirts and tan slacks. The area is nice but rather snooty. I guess that the street has the perfect name. The country club is not exclusive but does have some rather harsh mandatory dress codes if you wish to enter the premises. Broadway Terrace eventually gives way to some rather nice houses with lovely yards before melting into the Warren Freeway. This street is an influential street with the older crowd. I rarely have seen any kids on this street but there is local park nearby. Driving conditions are pleasant and can be enjoyable during good weather if you like strolling past gold course views.

Pleasant Valley Avenue is a key location when it comes to hunting for treasure! By treasure I mean shopping, which is one of my favorite hobbies when I have the money. Otherwise I'm stuck window shopping. There is a great shopping center in this area that has a dozen different stores. Getting in the parking lot can be a little tricky as of late because the center is currently under going some major remodeling. Because there are so many different businesses and restaurants it can be a little unsafe for pedestrians. The sidewalks are an issue and at night it is almost impossible to see because of the blur of flashing neon lights. The road itself might feel inclined at times because in order to get to some buildings if you are walking you need to climb some steep but low hills.

Adams Street is the idealist location for the up and coming young professional. There are some pretty awesome condos and interesting houses on this street. The houses are all really close together and the Condo's are piled on top of each other rather than offering their own unique and individual spaces. The good thing about living on Adams Street is the low upkeep that you would need to keep on your yard because there are none and quick access to interstate 580. There are a lot of younger people that do live here. They are older than the college crowd but younger than the family crowd. This might also be a good place for older couples to consider checking into, especially if you like that easy condo style living.

Union Street is shady. The houses are all older and somewhat lacking in appealing factor. Union street is kind of grimy looking and can appear rather foreboding to people that might not know the area. The street is half residential. The other half is occupied by some abandoned companies and other companies that are still in business. The street is somewhat filled with debris that people have thrown outside their windows or on the grounds instead of throwing them into trash cans. The area is probably not the best area to raise kids. The street could use some repairing too. There are some cracks that are starting to run pretty steep. Quick filler ups with cement can solve that issue.

Quite a name, eh? Posey Tube Loop is a very comical name and the cause for many jokes in Oakland as well as Alameda probably. Park Tube Loop is one of the serving roadways that connects Oakland and Alameda. Most people cannot ever figure out how to get into Alameda, well this is the way! Cross Posey Tube Loop. The street is well known for its shuttles that carry workers from Oakland to Alameda and vice-versa. There are is also plenty of space that is offered for pedestrians and bicycle riders. It is a nice road to cross because you have plenty of water views of the Oakland Inner Harbor Channel. Sometimes on really windy and warmer days the channel can emit some funny smells. I certainly would not recommend swimming in the channel.

I go to school right around this area and live here. 14th Street is the hub of heart of Downtown Oakland. This is the place where you can find all of the museums, cultural and night life excursions. I don't really care for anything but the latter. I love the fact that I live so close to so many of the area's bars. There are also a couple of trendy night clubs in the area, but I'm not really much of a clubber myself. Traffic is actually less havoc in the downtown area around 14th Street then it is in areas that are close to the Freeways. This can be a great place to raise a family if you a city oriented family and an even greater place for young couples and singles. In the summer time, 14th Street and the surrounding area offer some of the best views for watching fireworks during 4th of July celebrations.

Webster Street is home to Armstrong University and views of Downtown Oakland right from the street. The little cul-de-sac red brick buildings give you a very on campus feel. Webster is thriving with young people that are going are springing to classes, meeting friends at little coffee shops and on their way home. The collection of bars and small eateries are hard to beat in this area. One of the downsides is that prices can be a little expensive. The whole idea of living through college is to be able to get by on a conscious budget friendly life style. Partying does go on at night and the cops are always ready to bust something that isn't supposed to be happening.

East 19th Street will take you right to the foot of Lake Merrit. The street is very residential and it attracts a lot of attention from people on other streets for it's easy escape to Lake Merrit and the amazing San Antonio Recreation area. The San Antonio Recreation area is a park that is large enough to boast a baseball field, playgrounds for little kids, a volley ball court, a heated swimming pool and trails that offer paths for walkers, joggers and cyclists. East 19th Street really is the all American street. Traffic is always going to be a problem that is something that families should definitely consider if they ever want to move into this area.

I'm scared of freeways. I avoid them whenever possible. Nimitz Freeway is a major road for public transportation in the Oakland area. I have taken the Nimitz highway on several occasions and it is always busy. I don't mind taking it when another person is driving. If I have to go somewhere I will sure that I take the back roads whenever possible to avoid the chaotic life that sucks up all cars on Nimitz Freeway. One thing that I have to admit is that Nimitz Freeway is in great driving condition, meaning that the Oakland road commission makes sure the road is up to par. Part of the Nimitz Freeway crumbled in the 1989 earthquake and I don't want to be on it, if that happens again!