With diverse restaurants, fun interactive popups and unique retail options, Jack London Square is the perfect destination to dine, play and shop this holiday season!
There are many festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this December. For a relaxed, beautiful ride through the Oakland Estuary, take the ferry to Jack London Square. First, stop by to see the 50-foot white fir tree adorned with thousands of sparkling lights and hundreds of colorful ornaments for a festive photo to kick off the season.
Then, take a trip back in time at the 90s Experience to see, smell, hear, taste and touch some of the greatest hits of the decade. The popular Black Santa Company popup shop presented by former NBA All-Star and Golden State Warrior Baron Davis also returns for its second season, offering official Black Santa merchandise and photo opportunities with Black Santa and Mrs. C on select hours during the weekends!
Jack London Square is also an ideal destination for holiday shopping. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind gifts at Ayesha Curry’s HOMEMADE and Oakland Supply Co.—or for the adventure-lover, California Canoe and Kayak offers a variety of kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards and surf skis, as well as classes and rentals. Visitors can shop at the Buck on December 1, 15, and 22, running alongside the Jack London Square Farmers Market operated by Cuesa, as well as Second Saturday on December 14. These outdoor markets provide easy access to an assortment of vendors with a strong Bay Area presence selling unique clothing, jewelry, fresh produce, delicious food and artisan goods. With up to 50 booths at these events, there’s a unique local gift for everyone on the list!
For a meal-time break, visitors can enjoy Jack London Square’s thriving food and beverage scene, home to contemporary establishments including Belcampo Oakland, Dyafa, Heinhold’s First & Last Chance Saloon, Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine, Forge Pizza, Grocery Cafe, Lungomare, plank, Yoshi’s, Rosenblum Cellars and Scott’s Seafood! Or, to satisfy a sweet tooth, stop by Miette for classic pastries and Ben & Jerry’s for ice cream.
From dining and shopping to holiday popups and more, Jack London Square has something to make the holidays merry and bright for all ages this season.
