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Jack London Square

One of the most popular attractions in Oakland, Jack London Square is located along the waterfront, at the end of Broadway. Named after the famed Call of the Wild author Jack London, the waterfront promenade is home to the cabin in which the author lived during his time in Alaska (now relocated, of course), which sightseers can now visit and toss a coin in for luck. A beautiful shopping district now, with views of the bay and Alameda Island, Jack London Square offers a host of entertainment, shopping and dining opportunities, most notably the well-known Yoshi's restaurant and jazz club. Jack London Square is also the home to several new loft buildings as well as Oakland's Amtrak train station.