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Marin

Marin County is located just north of San Francisco across the world-renowned Golden Gate Bridge, and is truly a magical place to live! With its many special qualities Marin, as it's known locally, offers a wonderful lifestyle. It has a reputation for natural beauty, higher-income households, and liberal politics. Marin has mild and Mediterranean-like weather, small family-friendly towns, and easy access to San Francisco.

Mount Tamalpais and the headlands are considered symbolic for Marin County, with their breathtaking coastal views, streams and valleys falling through protected forests of redwood trees and national forests. People visit from all over the world to hike, picnic and mountain bike the amazing land and water access afforded in majority of the county's public, open space. The Pacific Ocean to the west, and both San Francisco and San Pablo bays to the east, border three sides of the county, creating dramatic coastlines and views. 

Many families move to Marin County for its high-ranking public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, family-friendly amenities, and outdoor activities. Having a close proximity to San Francisco, with reliable public, ride-sharing, and private transportation options, it's really convenient for those commuting to and from the city.

San Francisco

The Heart of California!
 San Francisco residents would tell you that they could never imagine living anywhere else! With sweeping vistas on every hill, beautiful beaches, year-round free concerts and cultural activities, not to mention some of the best food, music and art in the country—it's easy to see why so many people choose to move here.

Besides being one of the most visually stunning 7x7 square miles on earth, San Francisco has a plethora of different neighborhoods to choose from, each with its own charm, appeal and personality. San Francisco has 5 major districts, and across these districts there are 100+ neighborhoods. Each neighborhood in the city has its own housing, parking and public transportation options, unique mix of amenities, entertainment, restaurants, schools, and even effects from San Francisco's microclimate weather patterns. 

With so many aspects to consider when choosing a place to call home, it's a necessity to consult with a company you can trust. Our experts at Relocate SF possess in-depth knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area market. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to ensure they find the best suitable options in the neighborhoods that match for your lifestyle, commute and budget objectives.  

East Bay

Residents of the East Bay love its unique blend of urban, residential, and university neighborhoods. The area’s sophistication, natural beauty, and access to cultural venues make it a delightful place to live and work. Frequently viewed as its bustling urban centers, Oakland and Berkeley, are but a couple of this region's wonderful cities. Albany, Alameda, Piedmont, Rockridge and Temescal are great options too! 

Oakland in itself has 50 distinct neighborhoods. The more popular areas for commuters into San Francisco is Lake Merritt, Temescal and Rockridge. Close to BART and the ferry, these neighborhoods are affordable, walkable and have great weather!  Lake Merritt, an estuary near downtown Oakland, is a mix of fresh and salt water draining in and out of the Oakland Harbor on the San Francisco Bay. Lake Merritt is surrounded by residential and business districts, including Downtown and Grand Lake. It is an active community, with weekly farmer markets, great restaurants, live music and outdoor activities. It is walking distance to two BART stations and Jack London Square, a business and entertainment destination on the Oakland waterfront named for the famed author that grew up nearby – and boasts a mix of stunning scenery, fantastic food, lively events and the Bay Ferry terminal.

Berkeley is very cosmopolitan, home to a world-class university and caters to foodies! There are 3 BART stations in Berkeley, as well bike-friendly options to connect to various transit options. Living in Berkeley offers residents an urban feel, with numerous bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Berkeley and residents tend to be more liberal. The public schools are highly rated as well. The East Bay is definitely a more affordable option to San Francisco, and it’s warmer weather is an attractive bonus.

Peninsula

The Peninsula is not the South Bay, just like Oakland is not Berkley. The Peninsula is synonymous with San Mateo County. It also has two coastlines, the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. It has an expansive wilderness area that is great for hiking and mountain biking, a bonus for those loving the outdoors!

Much like San Francisco, the Peninsula is composed of a number of boroughs. Unlike San Francisco the summers are warm and it doesn’t have the same fog patterns. It is also more affordable, slower-paced and has an overall small town vibe in each local city. If you need to commute to San Francisco for work, Caltrain is an an excellent rail option that connects San Francisco in the north to San Jose in the south.  

The Peninsula is 15 times the size of San Francisco proper. With a mix of unique cities, each with a myriad of dining options, from Ramen houses to Molecular Gastro-pubs, the choices for not only dining, but entertainment, sports, arts and many other cultural activities and events make the Peninsula an interesting and highly livable area. It has many highly-ranked private and public schools as well. San Mateo, Redwood City, Burlingame and Mountain View have all been named "Best Places to Live" in 2018 according to Livability.

Given the geographic expanse of the Peninsula market, it's important to leverage our guidance and knowledge in your search We'll advise you on the best neighborhoods for commuting, lifestyle and budget! 

South Bay

South Bay, otherwise known as Santa Clara County or commonly referred to as, "Silicon Valley," is yet another unique region in the San Francisco Bay Area. Its combination of attractive, modern neighborhoods, mixed with the region's early development, along with economic diversity and 15 distinct cities. There's Palo Alto in the north, Gilroy in the South, and San Jose as its largest city, with a population of nearly 1 million. 

Situated between a desert and the ocean, this environment combines variable daily temperatures of an arid climate with more moderate swings to those of seaside towns. Weather is sunny over 200 days of the year, and winters are characterized by intermittent, mild rain. The South Bay is home to 3 major colleges, including Stanford, Santa Clara University and San Jose State University. It's is also home to Levi’s Stadium where the San Francisco 49ers play. The San Jose Sharks are in nearby downtown San Jose. 

Silicon Valley serves as a global center for high technology and innovation, and is home to tech giants Apple, Facebook, Google, and Hewlett-Packard. The area is also home to more than 30 businesses in the Fortune 1000, and 1000s of startups. Silicon Valley also accounts for one-third of all of the venture capital investments in the United States.

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