Oakland
This vibrant cosmopolitan city boasts its own repertory theaters, ballet and opera companies and big time sports franchises. It’s an ideal option for someone who seeks an urban lifestyle but wants to avoid the congestion and high cost of living in San Francisco. With a patchwork of neighborhoods, Oakland feels more like a series of small towns than a big city. Housing options run the gamut from slick new lofts near Jack London Square, to historic properties in Rockridge and the city of Piedmont to dramatic contemporaries on hillside lots with picture perfect views of the bay.
