People come from all over the Bay Area just to hang out.
The vast array of retail and culinary opportunities that you find on College are astounting. We'll be adding to this group constantly as time permits.
You can find pretty much anything you can think of here.
There are few places in the East Bay that have as much buzz as College Avenue. This wonderful shopping area is the heart and soul of Rockridge. Below we've begun to chronicle in both movie and photo formats some of the various shops and restaurants that line College Avenue.
We've focused on some of the iconic places that have been here for decades but also included new places that clearly add to the Rockridge mystique. With so many wonderful businesses still not yet included we have a lot of work to do, but for now here's a taste of Rockridge.
For 31 years Oliveto has brought a world class level of Italian influence cuisine and dining splendor.
learn moreSobu is one of Rockridge's hidden gems, selling a high level of lovely furniture and home fixings. Owned by a husband and wife design team they design much of what they sell.
learn moreBelotti's is the perfect example of a newcomer bringing an extraordinary level of culinary excellence.
learn moreRight next to the Rockridge Cafe's burgers is Pave, quietly selling extraordinary jewelry for decades.
learn moreThere are a lot of beauty salons on College, but Future really stands out. Great talent working here.
learn moreMaison d'Etre is another classic example of College Ave's bounty. Full of great things that you didn't know you needed.
learn moreHere's a random collection of photos that didn't belong anywhere else.
learn moreCrush has a bit of everything. Sister store to Tootsies you need to check in to see what you don't have.
learn moreFor years this has been the spot to get the special flower arrangement for all occasions.
learn moreA lovely spot to get pretty much anything home repair wise. And knowledgeable staff!
learn moreFor 31 years Oliveto has brought a world class level of Italian influence cuisine and dining splendor.
learn moreSobu is one of Rockridge's hidden gems, selling a high level of lovely furniture and home fixings. Owned by a husband and wife design team they design much of what they sell.
learn moreBelotti's is the perfect example of a newcomer bringing an extraordinary level of culinary excellence.
learn moreRight next to the Rockridge Cafe's burgers is Pave, quietly selling extraordinary jewelry for decades.
learn moreThere are a lot of beauty salons on College, but Future really stands out. Great talent working here.
learn moreSobu is one of Rockridge's hidden gems, selling a high level of lovely furniture and home fixings. Owned by a husband and wife design team they design much of what they sell.
learn moreRight next to the Rockridge Cafe's burgers is Pave, quietly selling extraordinary jewelry for decades.
learn moreMaison d'Etre is another classic example of College Ave's bounty. Full of great things that you didn't know you needed.
learn moreCrush has a bit of everything. Sister store to Tootsies you need to check in to see what you don't have.
learn moreFor years this has been the spot to get the special flower arrangement for all occasions.
learn moreA lovely spot to get pretty much anything home repair wise. And knowledgeable staff!
learn moreFor 31 years Oliveto has brought a world class level of Italian influence cuisine and dining splendor.
learn moreBelotti's is the perfect example of a newcomer bringing an extraordinary level of culinary excellence.
learn moreThere are a lot of beauty salons on College, but Future really stands out. Great talent working here.
learn moreHere's a random collection of photos that didn't belong anywhere else.
learn moreRockridge has become the East Bay's lifestyle gem of a neighborhood. More and more people choose to live closer and closer to College Ave which is the beating heart of this neighborhood. With a wonderful community, great shopping, EZ transit options, great schools and so much more we hope this site will begin to reflect some of the many reasons why people fall in love with living here.