Looking to uncover all that Grand Lake has to offer? Get to know this Oakland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a skin care salon to a voice lessons studio.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Grand Lake, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Rainforest Skin Care

Topping the list is Rainforest Skin Care. Located at 154 Santa Clara Ave., Suite 1, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 56 reviews on Yelp.

According to its Yelp site, the business was founded by Mariza Izaac, a licensed esthetician originally from Brazil, and her salon offers facials and its own line of skin care products inspired by the rain forests of her native country. 

2. Ace Hardware Nursery

Grand Lake Ace Hardware - Nursery is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 94 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4001 Grand Ave. (between Jean Street and Wildwood Avenue) to see this combination hardware store/plant nursery for yourself. 

3. Ellen Robinson Vocal Coach

Check out Ellen Robinson Vocal Coach, which has earned five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. The business is headed by Robinson, an accomplished jazz vocalist. It offers singing lessons to individuals and groups at 360 Monte Vista Ave., Suite 314 (between Kingston Avenue and Harrison Street). 

4. Grace & Neary at Head First Hair Design

Finally, there's Grace & Neary at Head First Hair Design, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews. The shop's services include cuts, perms and colorings. Stop by 3903 Grand Ave. (between Wildwood Avenue and Jean Street) the next time you're in the neighborhood. 

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