The name means “the leftover,” a nod to land that sat outside the early ranchos. What remains is a practical community: houses, local shops, and access both down toward San Pablo and up toward the reservoir and the regional parks.
It suits people who want a yard and a quieter night, and who do not need a downtown on the doorstep. Richmond and San Pablo cover the bigger errands.
Known for
- San Pablo Dam Road
- Valley neighborhoods
- Access to nearby parks
Getting around
A car is the default. The closest BART stations are in El Cerrito and Richmond, a drive down the hill.
Nearby
West Contra Costa
San Pablo
A compact city between Richmond and the hills.
OpenWest Contra Costa
Richmond
A working waterfront with a village hiding at Point Richmond.
OpenWest Contra Costa
Pinole
Old Town, a ridge of houses, and a view toward the bay.
OpenWest Contra Costa
Tara Hills
A hillside neighborhood between San Pablo and Pinole.
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