Life is Good in El Cerrito
Posted on | February 20, 2010 | No Comments
A great locale, pleasant climate, pretty residential neighborhoods, spectacular bay views, splendid parks and recreational facilities, excellent city services including comprehensive recycling, affordable homes, and a breezy commute into both the City and Marin make El Cerrito a “10” for the best buy in the East Bay.
Savvy buyers willing to take the short 8 to 10 minute drive north can easily maintain their Berkeley lifestyle without paying Berkeley prices. Solano Avenue with all the great restaurants, shops and two movie theatres is but a short 5 minute drive even from central El Cerrito! A few more minutes and you’ve arrived at the Gourmet Ghetto, UC and downtown Berkeley.
You’re close to a number of fabulous open spaces for hiking and recreation including the Hillside Natural Area and Wildcat Canyon Park. Nearby is Point Isabel –a popular off leash dog park – with a café serving treats for humans as well as canines.
There is a local farmer’s market twice a week at the El Cerrito Plaza, which is home to favorite stores such as Trader Joe’s, Barnes & Noble, Pier One, and popular eateries including Pasta Pomodoro.
Other nearby favorites include internationally famous Down Home Music, the Natural Grocery Company, beloved Pastime Hardware as well as your coffee of choice—Peet’s or Starbucks. The recently reopened Cerrito Theater features first-run movies and local events.
El Cerrito’s extensive transportation system includes easy access along Interstate 80 – making it convenient to both area airports – two BART stations, direct bus lines to downtown San Francisco and Oakland, and easy freeway access to Marin, Sacramento and other points east.
Come home to El Cerrito where the living is easy and everything is nearby.
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