<p>Please help me out!</p>
<p>I am going to Cal Fall 2007 and I am planning to rent an apartment outside of campus (has to be at least 2 miles or something to be qualified for student parking in Cal) w/ friends and drive to school. What places do you guys recommend? My top concern is safety. Are places like El Cerrito and Oakland-Lake Merritt safe?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>(also in Cal Bar)</p>