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Central Contra Costa · Contra Costa County

Clayton

Clayton is the gateway community under the mountain. The downtown is small, the trails start quickly, and Concord’s services are a short drive when you need them.

People move to Clayton for the mountain, the schools conversation, and a town that still feels separate from Concord’s sprawl. Main Street is modest. The regional preserve and Mount Diablo State Park are the real downtown.

There is no BART in town. Summers run hot. If your weekend is a trail and your weeknight is a quiet street, the trade is obvious.

Known for

  • Mount Diablo access
  • A small downtown
  • Trail neighborhoods

Getting around

Drive. Concord BART is the nearest train. Trailheads are closer than grocery variety.

Around Clayton

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