El CerRito California

Mira Vista

Homeowners in El Ceritto's Mira Vista neighborhood enjoy the same caché as Berkeley's upscale Claremont for a fraction of the price. Leafy streets dotted with neighborhood parks wind their way up the hill, leading to beautiful estates with impeccably manicured gardens and panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and Marin.

These celebrated homes and mansions were originally built in the 20s and 30s to house wealthy executives of the Standard Oil Company. Many of the original homes are still occupied by members of those families today, including the Bechtel's and Downer's. The architectural styles include English cottages, Prairie homes, and shingled cottages. Custom-designed residences are equally as popular, with numerous contemporary dwellings and magnificent Italian and Spanish period revivals to choose from.

Mira Vista is situated on the north end of El Cerrito and is home to the beautiful Mira Vista Country Club, which features an 18-hole golf course and is often the site of local weddings, community meetings and family events.