37°47′36″N 122°11′53″W / 37.79333°N 122.19806°W
Laurel | |
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 MacArthur Boulevard, the heart of the Laurel district | |
 Location of Laurel in Oakland | |
| Coordinates: 37°47′36″N 122°11′53″W / 37.793333°N 122.198056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda |
| City | Oakland |
The Laurel District is a diverse residential and commercial neighborhood in Oakland, California. encompassing the blocks northeast of Interstate 580 between High Street and 35th Avenue. It lies at an elevation of 226 feet (69 m), and is bordered by the Allendale neighborhood to the west, the Redwood Heights neighborhood to the east, the Dimond District to the north, and the Maxwell Park neighborhood to the south. At the heart of the neighborhood lies MacArthur Blvd., a bustling shopping area with annual festivals and many local shops.