El CerRito California

A great locale, pleasant climate, pretty residential neighborhoods, spectacular bay views, splendid parks and recreational facilities, a newly renovated outdoor swim center, excellent city services, affordable homes, and breezy commute into the City make El Cerrito our pick for the best buy in the East Bay.

Neighborhoods here range from the tree-lined "flats" to the winding hills above with more stately homes that look out over the dazzling San Francisco cityscape below.

El Cerrito hosts a local farmer's market twice a week at the El Cerrito Plaza, which is also home to major chains including Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble. Remnants of "old El Cerrito" can still be found on San Pablo Avenue where merchants include a funky store specializing in acoustic and folk music and Giovanni's Italian Grocery.

El Cerrito is strategically located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from San Francisco and Oakland International airports. Its extensive transportation system includes two BART stations, direct bus lines to downtown San Francisco and Oakland, and easy freeway access.

Learn more about El Cerrito:

City of El Cerrito Official Website
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Bay Area Private Schools
El Cerrito Journal Online
El Cerrito Plaza