![Temescal Alley: Where to Eat, Shop & Explore in Oakland’s Favorite Alley](https://californiathroughmylens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/temescal-alley-7-768x512.jpg)
Half the fun of traveling is finding the small shops and restaurants that embody the local culture. It doesn’t matter if you’re exploring a major city like Oakland or a smaller spot like Half Moon Bay; there’s always a unique and exciting store to shop at. You can find all my recommendations for shopping your way through California below.