El Cerrito is a city with numerous positive attributes; great location, pleasant climate, comfortable residential neighborhoods, good transit and freeway access, numerous parks and recreational facilities, and involved residents. El Cerrito is located just across the bay from San Francisco, and the hilly areas of El Cerrito provide spectacular views of its famous neighbor. El Cerrito is strategically located along Interstate 80 and is less than 30 miles from two major airports. Its extensive transportation system includes two BART stations. Located on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, this 3.9-square-mile city is blessed with a pleasant climate year-round. Its residents enjoy the 80-acre tree-lined Hillside Park open space, as well as 45 acres of parks, 18 acres of school recreational areas, and 38 acres of other amenities. These amenities include the Ohlone Greenway, a pleasantly landscaped area which runs along the BART right of way the length of the city and is popular with walkers, runners and bicyclists.

Official city website: el-cerrito.org

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