Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville, CA
At a glance
Bayfront and Peninsula is ranked #3 of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.1/5, 1st of 10 in Emeryville) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-off is schools (2.1/5).
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Living on the Bayfront feels a bit like having a front-row seat to San Francisco’s skyline without the SF prices. Most homes are view-oriented condo complexes that hug the shoreline, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing sunsets over the Golden Gate and quiet courtyards protected from the afternoon wind. The neighborhood’s main “streets” are actually paved segments of the San Francisco Bay Trail, so joggers, strollers, and cyclists outnumber cars on any given day. Daily errands happen just inland: Trader Joe’s, IKEA, and Bay Street shops are five minutes away, while weekend dining could be dim sum at Hong Kong East Ocean or oysters on Point Emery’s picnic tables. Residents launch paddleboards from the public pier, watch harbor seals from Peninsula Park, or walk to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor platform for a hassle-free Sacramento getaway. The flip side is isolation once the sun sets-apart from a couple of waterfront restaurants, nightlife means driving or ridesharing to Berkeley or Uptown Oakland. HOA fees can be steep for the newest complexes, and fog can linger until midday, so you trade a bit of sunshine for the postcard views.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.8
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Anna Yates Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Beach Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Havens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wildwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| West Oakland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| McClymonds High | High | 9-12 |
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Bayfront and Peninsula FAQs8 answers
Is Bayfront and Peninsula a good place to live?
Bayfront and Peninsula ranks 3rd of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.1/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-off is schools (2.1/5).
Is Bayfront and Peninsula safe?
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville.
Which schools serve Bayfront and Peninsula?
Schools serving Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Anna Yates Elementary (2.9/5) and Beach Elementary (5.0/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Bayfront and Peninsula?
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville receives 76% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Emeryville's 10 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 70°F and winter days 46° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Bayfront and Peninsula walkable to shops and restaurants?
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.8 out of 5, 1st of 10 in Emeryville.
What is Bayfront and Peninsula known for?
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville is associated with Bay Views, Bay Trail Lifestyle and Waterfront Condos. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.1/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Bayfront and Peninsula compare to other Emeryville neighborhoods?
Bayfront and Peninsula ranks 3rd of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville. It ranks 1st of 10 in Emeryville for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Emeryville are Longfellow and Golden Gate.
What are the downsides of living in Bayfront and Peninsula?
Bayfront and Peninsula, Emeryville scores lowest on schools (2.1/5).
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