El Sobrante California

One of the East Bay’s best-kept secrets for affordable living, spacious homes and beautiful weather, the unpretentious and peaceful town of El Sobrante is a suburb worth looking into. It’s an ideal location for homebuyers looking for country living without being too far away from the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Walnut Creek and San Francisco.

Homes here boast spectacular views. From the fog gently rolling off the sunny hills, to the pastoral green hills of Wildcat Canyon to the lush green surrounds of San Pablo Dam below, El Sobrante is incredibly scenic. Hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding are just a few of the activities local families enjoy doing together.

The homes here are mainly 50s ranch style and newer tract home
developments with spacious living areas and plenty of room for kiddie pools, playhouses, swingsets and trampolines in the oversized backyards. There are also horse properties with surrounding trails to explore.

While the town is officially unincorporated and doesn’t have nearly as many stores and services as other East Bay communities, Berkeley is right around the corner and many El Sobrante residents enjoy upscale shopping and dining in nearby Walnut Creek.

El Sobrante is located 14 miles from the Bay Bridge toll plaza and BART commuters use the Orinda station to commute to San Francisco.

Learn more about El Sobrante:

Living in El Sobrante (Berkeley Parents Network)
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Bay Area Private Schools
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park