If you want to experience Oakland, you should definitely stay here. You'll be right next to a popular park (we got to watch some pee wee games, it was super sweet!), and you're walking distance to the BART line. There are lots of wonderful things in walking distance, we hit up some great coffee shops and tasty restaurants in the area. Or if you need a cozy day at home this is the right place to drink some tea and hunker on the couch with a good book. Truly a lovely place!