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Former settlement in Oakland, California

Allendale

Allendale is a former settlement in Alameda County, California.

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Established in 1892, it was annexed by the city of Oakland in 1909. It was located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Fruitvale, in what would now be the area across Interstate 580 from the Laurel District. It was named for Charles E. Allen, a real estate broker. A post office opened in 1903, and by 1908 was a branch of the Oakland post office.

How locals move

Getting around Allendale the local way

  • Get inThe San Francisco Bay Ferry has departures from both Pier 41 and the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
  • Go nextTake BART, or the ferry for some great views.

From Wikivoyage: Oakland, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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