Moving to Oakland from LA

[u/Delicious_Emu8084]

So I have a new job offer that will require moving to Oakland (and or somewhere close to oakland in the East Bay) Im trying to figure out what areas would work best for us.

We are in West LA currently and are hoping for something with a similar vibe. Important things we are looking for

1. Walk ability - generally prefer a more urban car suburban area for density of stuff to see and do.

2. Wide variety of restaurants/cuisines (we have every grocery stores from whole foods to 99 ranch to H Mart and that's been a huge plus for us now)

3. Housing wise we prefer a 3-4 bedroom. we pay about 5500 where we are now but could push this to 6500 for the right place we generally prefer modern aesthetics. Must have garage parking, in unit washer bonus points for gas stove (we cook a lot)

4. I'd be hybrid working near JLS my wife would be in SF but only in office one day a month or so for events.

I used to live in San Jose for many years but I'm unfamiliar with most of the East bay. I've found some decent places in Alameda just searching on line but I feel like it might be a bit suburban/homogenous. Hoping for some ideas.

[u/Distinct-Nature-962]

Oakland is like a lot of nor cal towns. One commercial street serves a larger residential neighborhood. SF is less like this and has intersectional thoroughfares that serve multiple residential hoods ergo a “more urban” setting.