El Cerrito

El Cerrito is a city with numerous positive attributes: great location, pleasant climate, stable residential neighborhoods, good transit and highway access, many parks & recreational facilities, and involved residents.

El Cerrito is located just across the bay from San Francisco, and the hilly areas of El Cerrito provide spectacular views of its famous neighborhood. Silicon Valley, Berkeley, and Sacramento are within easy reach. El Cerrito is strategically located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from 2 major airports. Its extensive transportation system includes 2 BART stations. Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, this 3.9-square-mile city is blessed with a pleasant climate year-round. Its residents enjoy the 80-acre tree-lined Hillside Park open space, as well as 45 acres of parks, 18 acres of school & recreational areas, and 38 acres of other amenities.

These amenities include the Ohlone Greenway, a pleasantly landscaped area that runs along the BART right of way the length of the city and is popular with walkers, runners, and bicyclists.