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Lafayette (population 26,000+) is located on 15 square miles in Contra Costa County. With the official city motto "Green Hill, Great Schools", Lafayette offers all of the amenities of a small town. The close-knit community feel, the highly-regarded schools, the mild weather, the myriad of available outdoor activities, and the proximity to much of the Bay Area - there is a lot to love about Lafayette.
The NeighborhoodsLafayette features four distinct neighborhoods. Burton Valley’s open spaces welcome dog-walkers and hikers, Happy Valley offers elegant, ‘under-the-radar’ living, pastoral Reliez Valley has a rural feel, and the Downtown district allows easy access to Mt. Diablo Boulevard’s Restaurant Row.
Community
Lafayette offers residents the ability to retreat to privacy, while remaining part of a true community. There is plenty of park-like land for use for family fun, youth sports and cherished community events. The vibrant Downtown hosts festivals and plenty of restaurant options for social gatherings.
Education
Lafayette residents enjoy the benefits of award-winning K-12 schools in the Lafayette and Acalanes Unified School Districts. Students are provided with a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. Lafayette Partners in Education, LPIE, is a non-profit that enhances educational opportunities for all students.
Commute Times
Lafayette is just a 10-minute drive to the larger City of Walnut Creek and is ideally located within close proximity to world-class destinations such as San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Carmel and the Napa Valley. There is a BART station located in Lafayette providing easy access to neighboring communities.
Restaurant Row
Mt. Diablo Boulevard’s Restaurant Row features almost 40 eateries—from casual to sophisticated. See the full list and a map of Restaurant Row that the Lafayette Chamber publishes here. As always, make sure to call ahead to check for updated hours of operation.
Local Markets
Lafayette features a handful of small business local markets. Diablo Foods is a great example of a neighborhood market that offers specialty groceries, flowers, prepared meals & wines. Also, the Moraga Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday in the parking lot of Moraga Center, is just an eight minute drive away.
Weather
Did we mention the mild weather? The average temperature here in mid-summer (July) is around 84°F. January is the coldest month, with the average temperature fluctuating between 39°F and 54°F.
Hiking
Families love living here because of all of the outdoor activities located just outside their door. The Lafayette Reservoir, Briones National Park, and the Reinhardt Redwood National Park are just a few of the outdoor spaces nearby. Tilden Regional Park is just a short drive away. Read more about Lafayette city hiking trails and the best hiking trails in the area.
Pet Friendly
Adventure awaits you and your four-legged friend! The Lafayette Ridge Trail is a 6.6 mile dog-friendly park, and it even offers gorgeous views! This is one among many others. Start exploring all of the trails you and your pup can enjoy at AllTrails.
Bike-Friendly
At the Lafayette Reservoir, bicyclists are allowed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until closing and on Sundays from opening until 11:00 a.m. on the paved Lakeside Trail and roads. And, if mountain biking is more your thing, you can find the best mountain biking trails from AllTrails here.
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