Welcome to Lafayette
A beautiful neighborhood with great green spaces
Located about 20 minutes from Oakland, Lafayette is a relaxing neighborhood designed for those who enjoy an easy commute to big-city life but prefer a suburban homestead. The downtown area is quaint and vibrant, with plenty of grocery stores, fantastic restaurants, and shops to explore. The real estate scene includes condominiums near the walkable downtown area. Residential streets are lined with large oak trees. It is a community-focused town with high-quality schools and a commitment to sustainability.
Lafayette has a stop on the BART, so commuters can get to San Francisco without the stress of traffic. The town is also fantastic for students due to its highly-rated schools. Lafayette has a mild climate, so residents can enjoy the outdoors at the Lafayette Reservoir.
What to Love
- Open and scenic outdoor spaces for recreation
- Quick commutes to Oakland and San Francisco
- Highly-rated schools
- Amazing restaurants with inviting atmospheres and delectable food
Lafayette Real Estate Market
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Local Lifestyle
Residents of Lafayette get all the perks of living near a big city while maintaining the suburban feel. Enjoying a day on the beach is easy due to the proximity to the ocean. Residents don’t have to go far to enjoy a multitude of options for outdoor recreation. Downtown Lafayette is growing and thriving, with dining to rival one of the neighboring big cities.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Downtown Layfayette features a wonderful selection of boutiques and locally-owned restaurants. Whimsy Kidz is a fun boutique with baby gifts, clothes, and accessories for children of all ages. They hand-make gorgeous princess dresses and tutus custom-tailored for portrait sessions or special events. For new homeowners, Indigo and Poppy offers fine furniture and interior designers to help you bring out the best in your home.
Things to Do
Lafayette knows how to celebrate with festivities all year round. California is known for some of the best wines in the world, so there are several wine-tasting events to explore the many options. One of the most popular events in Lafayette is the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. The festival is held in downtown Lafayette during September and hosts several wine vendors from around California alongside locally made art.
Runners will enjoy the Lafayette Reservoir Run that’s held at the reservoir. The run contains 1k, 5k, and 2 miles and raises money for local education. For anyone looking for outdoor recreation, the Lafayette Reservoir Recreation offers biking and hiking trails, picnic areas, and boat rentals. Located off Highway 24 and only a mile from a BART station, this area is easy to access and hard to miss.
During the holidays, residents celebrate the season with Santa’s Bag, where over 60 local artists come together at the Lafayette Community Chamber to share their seasonally inspired artwork. The Town Hall Theatre Company has summer camps for children and workshops for adults. The stage hosts several fantastic productions each year, such as Cinderella.
- Lafayette Library and Learning Center
- Lafayette Art and Wine Festival
- Briones Regional Park
- Lafayette - Moraga Trail for walking, bike riding, strollers, etc.
Top Rated Public Schools
Lafayette is served by the Lafayette Elementary and Acalanes High school districts.
- Happy Valley Elementary, Public, K-5
- Lafayette Elementary, Public, K-5
- Burton Valley Elementary, Public, K-5
- Springhill Elementary, Public, K-5
- H. Stanley Middle, Public, 6-8
- Acalanes High, Public, 9-12
- Bentley School, Private, K-12
