San Francisco Car Rentals and Jack London Square
Jack London Square is one of the Bay Area's most beloved destinations and one of the most distinctive in the nation. Found on the waterfront, this square is beautiful and vibrant, with something for all visitors to enjoy with their San Francisco car rental. With shops, restaurant, hotels, entertainment, recreation, outdoor markets, and special events this place always has something going on.
In the 1800s, Oakland's waterfront was a thriving place to be. Tall ships would dock here, smaller vessels would race up and down, and Jack London could be heard singing sailors' songs. The location goes back to the days of he California gold rush when the twice-weekly ferry service between San Francisco and Oakland would dock at the foot of Broadway in Oakland. Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon will take you back to that period, in the tavern where Jack London spent his youth. Jack developed as a writer, with a little help from the tavern owner. This location is now a National Historic Place.
"Best in Class"
When you first pull up to the area with your San Francisco car rental, you will notice some of the great sailboats and yachts in the marina. The attractions here are just as great as the sailboats here. Yoshi's presents world-class jazz performers on a regular basis in an intimate nightclub setting. Past performers include Oscar Peterson, Branford Marsalis, and Hiroshima. There is also a state-of-the-art cinema here with stadium seating with a number of first-run films playing at any time.
East Bay has voted Jack London Square as having he best farmers' market in the area. Not only is there great fresh food, but there is also culture here with interesting art exhibits as well. When you come with your San Francisco car rental you will see an exhibit called Transformations: Paris, Parts, Paintings, and Patina. Some of the Bay Area's most talented sculptors have displays here. Public viewing is available Monday through Friday from 9 AM until 5 PM. Other museums at Jack London Square that make the trip here with your San Francisco car rental include:
- African American Museum and Library
- FDR's Floating White House, the USS Potomac
- Lighthouse Relief
- Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA)
- Oakland Museum of California
There are also many other fun attractions that make Jack London Square a worthwhile trip with your San Francisco car rental. There are the Golden State Warriors, Oakland's NBA team. A basketball game is always a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. For more sporting activities with your San Francisco car rental there are the A's (baseball) and the Raiders (football). There is also Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, famous for its memories. If you prefer to leave your San Francisco car rental behind, there is a ferry service that will also take you over for good food and shopping, as well as the other attractions you wish to see.
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