The Arches Lofts are located in an area rich with history and diverse cultures. Around the corner you'll find International Boulevard, teeming with restaurants, banks and a huge collection of services and amenities. Find many more at the Fruitvale Merchants website.

Several highlights of the neighborhood and Greater Oakland:

• Nearby you'll find the Oakland Estuary, a redevelopment area that is now evolving into a park and waterway destination.
• Visit some of the Bay Area's top restaurants like A Cote and Oliveto.
• Experience performances at over a dozen theaters and performance groups, including the Oakland Ballet, musicals at the Woodminster Amphitheatre and rock out at the art deco Paramount Theater.
• As an Oakland resident, you can't miss the A's or the Raiders battle it out at The Coliseum, a performance venue for some of the biggest names in music.
• Just a few minutes away, visit Jack London Square and enjoy its wide range of stores and restaurants. Consider eating an elegant meal at Scott's Seafood, or take in a world-class jazz performance at Yoshi's.
• Take the kids to visit the Oakland Zoo, the Chabot Space & Science Center, the Western Aerospace Museum, or even the USS Potomac.