Rockridge, Oakland Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Rockridge, Oakland.

August

In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the...

Body Time

Long before a "bath and body" store was a staple of American Life, Body Time was making and selling its own soaps, oils and lotions. The store began as a perfume shop, where essential...

Diesel

For those that are used to independent bookstores of the cramped and cluttered variety, Diesel is a breath of fresh air. The design conscious, fiercely independent bookstore stocks new and used...

Form Vintage Modern

At Form Vintage Modern you'll see two different approaches to the same aesthetic. First are mid-century modern furnishings in pristine condition. Teak chairs, Danish casegoods, low-lying...

Scout

Think reconnaissance, not cookies. Scout serves as your travel scout, visiting locales far and wide and bringing back a collection of delightful accessories, furnishings, crafts, art and random...

Twenty Two Shoes

There are $500 shoes that look dated after one season and then there are shoes like those at Twenty Two that exude quality and have a classic, contemporary look at will age gracefully. The Oakland...

August

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In August you'll find a shop where the hip, zen surroundings are perfectly in tune with the clothing and accessories. Laid out in an impossibly long shelf one side is denim from some of the finest manufacturers. On the other side are minimal pieces from Belgian designers and quality, organic basics. In between and all around are selected separates, accessories and such. A $800 coat...

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Address:
5410 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-652-2711

Tags: denim, men's clothing, women's clothing

Body Time

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Long before a "bath and body" store was a staple of American Life, Body Time was making and selling its own soaps, oils and lotions. The store began as a perfume shop, where essential oils were sold as potent perfume or used to custom scent lotions, shampoos and moisturizers. The store still provides this unique service today, but also offers a huge variety of scented and unscented...

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Address:
5521 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-547-4116
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10-7 Sun: 11-6

Tags: bath and body products

Diesel

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For those that are used to independent bookstores of the cramped and cluttered variety, Diesel is a breath of fresh air. The design conscious, fiercely independent bookstore stocks new and used books of all genres and is host to author readings, language classes and reading groups.

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Address:
5433 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-653-9965
Hours: Mon-Thu: 10-9 Fri-Sat: 10-10 Sun: 10-6

Tags: books, used books

Form Vintage Modern

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At Form Vintage Modern you'll see two different approaches to the same aesthetic. First are mid-century modern furnishings in pristine condition. Teak chairs, Danish casegoods, low-lying fabric couches--all the standards are there. Interspersed between these iconic pieces are official reproductions of vintage classics and modern accessories.

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Address:
5330 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-420-1950
Hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Sun: 12-6

Tags: furniture, home accessories, mid-century modern, vintage furniture, vintage home accessories

Scout

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Think reconnaissance, not cookies. Scout serves as your travel scout, visiting locales far and wide and bringing back a collection of delightful accessories, furnishings, crafts, art and random odds and ends. The mixture of in-house pillows and notebooks, one-of-a-kind vintage finds and a smattering of product drawn from the world over is sure to impress.

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Address:
5550 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-547-2688

Tags: good for gifts, home accessories, vintage home accessories, worldly

Twenty Two Shoes

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There are $500 shoes that look dated after one season and then there are shoes like those at Twenty Two that exude quality and have a classic, contemporary look at will age gracefully. The Oakland company has made a successful small business out of producing attractive shoe styles in Italy out of soft, supple leathers. At Twenty Two's modest flagship store expect to find the...

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Address:
5856 College Avenue
Oakland CA 94618

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Phone: 1-510-594-2201

Tags: local designers, men's shoes, women's shoes
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