Jack London Square- Year Round Farmer's Market in Oakland CA
I know I've blogged in the past about the plethora of wonderful Farmer's Market's in the area.
There's at least one happening almost every day of the week, and with
the mild Bay Area climate, it's possible to get amazing
fresh-from-the-farm fruits, vegetables, and other goodies all year
'round. Many people love the all-organic Thursday market in North
Berkeley and the tres-hip Sunday market in Temescal. The Saturday
market at Grand Lake is a great way to spend the morning with lots of
vendors selling prepared foods, like organic Dim Sum, rotisserie
chicken, and the ever popular Belgian waffles.
My personal favorite, though, is the Sunday market at Jack London Square.
Every week, rain or shine, from 9am-2pm you can browse the stalls of
fresh local fruits, veggies, nuts, meats, flowers, fresh baked breads
and pastries, delicious specialty foods, and more. Organized by the
Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, the market is conveniently located near the street-level lot at Embarcadero and Harrison, next to the Jack London Market building.
I love making a day of it either relaxing by the water enjoying
the views of San Francisco and the bay, or exploring the local shops
and restaurants near by. Weather permitting, one of my favorite
post-market activities, and one of the reasons I love this market in
particular, is kayaking in the estuary located between Jack London
Square and Alameda. 
Getting
out in the water gives you a whole new perspective on the bay, and
it's amazing the kinds of things you notice looking back at the shore!
If you don't have your own kayak, California Canoe and Kayaks has a store in Jack London Square where you can rent kayaks by the hour.
And if you've already explored Jack London Square, the
Oakland-San Francisco ferry departs right from the Square, making it a
fantastic alternative to BART and driving for getting to or from the
city. Do your weekly shopping, then hop on the ferry and take a ride to
San Francisco and explore the other side of the Bay for the afternoon.
But that, my friends, is a whole different adventure that you'll have
to tune if for later...!
For a free map of Oakland Neighborhoods to explore, including the Jack London Square area, contact me!