Hercules California

As a newly developing city, the appeal of Hercules is as strong as the name: affordable homes with "curb appeal," a peaceful, close-knit community feel, above average schools, moderate climate, safe streets, new parks, and a range of modern community services and activities for children and families. Hercules also has an abundance of open space areas and trails throughout the community, providing the opportunity to spot wildlife and enjoy amazing bay views.

This growing, culturally diverse city offers a range of affordable housing options. Homes in Herculees provide much more value for the dollar than other East Bay cities. Newer homes have many modern conveniences including multimedia rooms, technologically advanced kitchens, computer-ready rooms, and an array of built-in appliances.

Day-to-day life in Hercules is pleasantly slow paced. People are friendly, lines are short, and parking is easily available. All the basics can be found close by—from local hair salons, grocery stores, post office, dry cleaners, copy shops, banks, and movie theaters.

Hercules is conveniently located along the I-80 corridor and many residents commute to San Francisco and Sacramento. While the drive is longer than from other areas of the East Bay, residents gladly make the trade-off for the higher quality of living that Contra Costa County provides. And the proximity of Hercules to the many vacation areas in California is a big draw for families. In addition to San Francisco being close by, it's about an hour to the ocean, three hours to skiing and the Sierra Nevada, two hours to Carmel and Monterey, four hours to Yosemite and less than two hours to the wineries of Napa Valley.

Learn more about Hercules:

City of Hercules Official Website
Living in Hercules (Berkeley Parents Network)
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Bay Area Private Schools