Castro Valley CA Real Estate
Castro Valley CA Real Estate
Castro Valley is a quiet bedroom community in unincorporated Alameda County. Homeowers who live here love the ease of commute as Castro Valley is intersected by Highways 580, 880 and 232. BART and AC Transit make it a “hop, skip or jump” to just about anywhere in the San Franciscso Bay Area.
Lake Chabot and Lake Chabot Regional Park makes up part of Castro Valley’s northern border. The 315-acre lake provides fishing and boating year-round and is popular with families. Lake Chabot Regional Park offers over 20 miles of hiking trails that connect to the 70 miles of trails in adjacent Anthony Chabot Regional Park.
The Lake Chabot bicycle loop covers about 12 miles via the Live Oak Trail and 14 miles via the Honker Bay Trail. Various trails in Lake Chabot Regional Park provide access to the Skyline National Trail north of the lake in Anthony Chabot Regional Park.
Situated between the two parks is Lake Chabot Golf Course, a top-rated public course in Oakland.
There are several horse ranches dotting Palomares Canyon with access to regional trails. In fact, cowboys from miles away come every year for the Rowell Ranch Rodeo, which is approaching its 100th year. Even those that don’t ride love the activities surrounding the annual event, especially the Rodeo Parade.
Castro Valley is served by Castro Valley Unified School District. The district includes nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high school. The California Department of Education named Castro Valley Unified as one of its California Exemplary Districts.
What We Like About Castro Valley
- Val’s Burgers in nearby Hayward is an iconic old-school burger joint famous for their one-pound Grilled Poppa Burger. The old-fashioned, thick and creamy milkshakes are another popular draw at this classic diner.
- Lake Chabot is an ideal spot for a picnic after stocking up at the farmers’ markets in the area, including the Castro Valley Farmers’ Market.