Attracting a mix of locals and visitors with a mix of shops, restaurants, outdoor activities and a scenic waterfront setting, Jack London Square is a must-visit destination in Oakland. Restaurants like the newest outpost of Left Bank Brasserie offer a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of rose and classic moules frites while enjoying the view of the bay; events like summer movie nights and a farmers’ market draw crowds; California Canoe & Kayak offers classes for paddling on the bay; Yoshi’s serves up jazz performances and Japanese fusion cuisine; and tours the USS Potomac provide a dose of culture. No visit to Jack London Square would be complete, however, without popping into Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon, a history-filled drinking den that has been attracting rabble-rousers, sailors, adventurers and literary types of all stripes (most famously, Jack London), since it opened its doors in 1884. jacklondonsquare.com<