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Re: Moving to the East Bay from SF - where to live?
If commute issues are equal, I would go with Pleasanton (or
San Ramon). As far as I know, the Tri-Valley area has
little or no graffiti and no gang activity. In addition,
they have top notch schools because the average income of
the community is higher and families are highly encouraged
to give $'s when registering for school each year which goes
to support the schools (as well as fundraisers throughout
the year). I grew up in Pleasanton many years ago and would
move back to the area if my husband didn't work on the
Pennisula. I would consider San Ramon as they also have top
notch schools and you can get more house/yard for the money.
anon
Hi BPN, I'm looking for a family friendly neighborhood to move to in or close to Fremont or Pleasanton. My husband works in the south bay and I work in Concord (680) so finding a place to live where we can both have reasonable commutes is important to us. We're looking to buy our first home and are very nervous about 'settling down' and we're unsure of whether to pick a home based soley on school district alone? I would love to hear from anyone who lives or has lived in Fremont or Pleasanton about good neighborhoods for families with young children, my kids will be starting elementary school in a few years. I want my kids to go to a well rounded, diverse & good public school (I'm not looking for super competititve environment or one with the highest test scores.) Any recommendations (or neighborhoods/schools to avoid) would be appreciated, thank you! Moving soon
Cons -
not a very 'pretty' city, and very spread out. Schools are
good, but not as great as Pleasanton's.
Good neighborhoods -
don't know too much about the
neighborhoods, but in the late nineties my father,
stepmother, and sister moved to the Warm Springs area of
Fremont from Ardenwood and really loved it. It is a quiet
and well-established neighborhood, with lots of trees, big
backyards, etc.
PLEASANTON
Pros -
schools are top-notch, score-wise; incredibly safe; a good
sense of community (my friend has found a good group of
women to hang with since she moved there over a year ago);
very kid-friendly (lots of parks, a good rec center and
library, etc). More of a 'town' feel than Fremont, which is
a bigger city and feels more sprawling.
Cons -
not very diverse... my friend says that Caucasians, Indians
(she herself is Indian), and Asians make up the majority of
the population. When I go out there to visit, this is pretty
much what I see, as well. Hot weather in the summertime (too
hot for me).
Neighborhoods -
again, don't know much about the neighborhoods, but my
friend lives in the Vintage Hills subdivision and loves it.
It is pretty and quiet, with lots of kids.
Hope this helps! anon
Hi, We are moving to Pleasanton at the end of the month and I'd like to know if someone has a recommendation for the following: pediatrician, general doctor, OBGYN, mom/children groups (for 1 year old), basically everything that a new mom can need :) I appreciate your help Mom in need
We're thinking of leaving Oakland and moving out to the suburbs of the east bay. Because my husband's job requires travel and commuting to the south bay, we need to be near Oakland airport and the 680 freeway. We like Pleasanton. Any suggestions for the best neighborhoods? Close to the 680 freeway, family friendly, best schools (daughter in kindergarten in 2009), etc? Thanks! Searching for a new home
Re: Kid friendly neighborhoods in the East Bay As I was reading your post asking for a recommendation for a kid-friendly neighborhood in the East Bay, I could not wait to reply!! My husband and I have a 9 month old as well and we LOVE our neighborhood. We live in Pleasanton, which I believe is about 40 min. away from you. I can't tell you enough good things about it. The neighborhood is filled with families with children, there are tons of great parks and green areas and the schools are top notch. I love living in Pleasanton because you have easy access to the freeway, and traffic is not a problem. There is a beautiful downtown that is great for a Sunday walk, cute stores and great little restaurants and cafes; it has its own farmer's market every Saturday with lots of goodies. You always see families with their strollers and kids. The only thing is housing costs are higher than other areas, but since you mentioned that thankfully your income allows for flexibility, I really encourage you to check out the neighborhood. http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/ Feel free to email me directly for more info or if you have questions. maria.esther
My husband's new job is in San Jose which is a haul from where we are in Richmond. It is easily 1.5 hours each way. I am a SAHM but thinking about returning to work in SF after a 7 year mom-hood. Mine is not a sure thing. We are thinking about Pleasanton because we have heard great things about their public schools (we do private now) and it is a reasonable commute to San Jose or even SF if I end up working. I would love to hear from families who live there or moved there from the East Bay about life, better elementary schools, neighborhood feels, family friendly areas, social environment, etc. In case you are wonding why not move to the south bay - it is because the good school districts have outrageous housing prices. For the same type of home we would need to spend double in the south bay. In pleasanton houseing would be 25% more for the same type of house. If you think we are missing a hidden gem, please let us know. Many thanks
As you mentioned, the schools are great, the downtown and its restaurants are second to none. There is a great Mom's Club with almost 500 families (www.pleasantonmothersclub.org). There are wonderful parks and the Pleasanton Ridge is a great place to go hiking in the hills, open only to Pleasanton residents.
It's just a wonderful place; we love being here. I would never
trade being here for being in the South Bay; you're making a
smart move
Still living in the East Bay
We are thinking about moving to Pleasanton from Berkeley. We are quite nervous about doing this since it means leaving beautiful weather, culture, diversity, and interesting shops and places to visit with our one year old son. At the same time, we desperately want a bigger house, yard, good school, etc. We would love some insights from people who have made similar moves about lifestyle, preschools, and things to do with a toddler in Pleasanton. Thank you very much in advance for the suggestions! Mary
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