Zip Code: 94610

Crocker Highlands has long been one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Oakland. Beloved for its gorgeous homes, winding laurel-lined streets and excellent public schools, Crocker Highlands is a great example of the best that Oakland has to offer.

Also known as Trestle Glen, due to the streetcars that used to run through the neighborhood many decades ago, Crocker Highlands retains its beauty and order due to the Lakeshore Homes Association, the second oldest neighborhood group west of the Mississippi. The community is filled with impressive Craftsman homes, cute Tudors, Prairie-style houses, and Mediterranean estates.

A great way to learn about the homes and history of Crocker Highlands, which was once called Indian Gulch since the area was cultivated by the Ohlone tribe, is to take the annual Shades of Green tour, which benefits the neighborhood’s Crocker Highlands elementary school. When not relaxing or entertaining at home, Crocker Highlands commuters can use the “casual carpool” system, hop on Highway 580, or take AC Transit to the downtown BART stations.

Crocker Highlands is conveniently close to town of Piedmont, the Lakeshore shopping district and Glenview. Just the other side of Longridge columns lies the Lakeshore district, which includes a new Trader Joe’s, as well as local favorite Arizmendi Bakery, L’Amyx Tea Bar, good ole Spettro, and hip newcomer Lanesplitter Pizza.