Claremont Elmwood sits where the College Avenue corridor weaves together the best of Oakland and Berkeley, blending architectural character—Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean revivals—with a lively, walkable main street. Morning coffee becomes an excuse to linger, and evenings may lead to an art-house screening at the longtime neighborhood favorite, the Rialto Cinemas Elmwood. Wellness has a home here, too, at the landmark hillside resort and tennis haven, the Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel, whose terraces catch sunset light over the bay.
Outdoorsy residents head for switchbacks and skyline views in the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, while campus energy and lectures, museums, and performances are close at hand through UC Berkeley. Quick access to Ashby BART and bike-friendly streets simplifies commutes around the East Bay and beyond.
Families value the dual-district advantage: the Berkeley Unified School District serves the Elmwood side, while the Oakland Unified School District covers the Claremont side, opening pathways to well-regarded public programs and enrichment. Weekend routines often revolve around leafy parks, independent bookstores, and chef-driven dining tucked into century-old storefronts along College Avenue—urban convenience with a neighborly cadence.
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