El Cerrito

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El Cerrito City Overview

El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California. Located in the East Bay, it offers spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge from its hills.

Location and Climate

El Cerrito is located north of Berkeley. It has a Mediterranean climate.

Best Time to Visit

El Cerrito can be visited year-round.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is convenient. BART serves the city with two stations.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Hike the Hillside Natural Area: Enjoy the trails and panoramic bay views.
  2. Walk the Ohlone Greenway: A multi-use trail running under the BART tracks.
  3. Visit the El Cerrito Plaza: Shop and dine.
  4. See the Cerrito Theater: Watch a movie in this restored Art Deco theater (now a Rialto Cinemas).
  5. Visit Arlington Park: A nice community park with a pond.