Lafayette (California)
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Lafayette is home to the wealthy set. With home prices starting at a million dollars it's easy to see why Lafayette is the gem of the East Bay. The median age is 45, and the singles scene is non-existent. Nevertheless, Lafayette attracts a variety of people for a variety of reasons. Most people come for the quiet, private atmosphere.
Get in
You can reach Lafayette from other parts of the Bay Area by BART. The is located at 3601 Deer Hill Road.
See
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address: 3849 Mt. Diablo BlvdThis is an awesome little park, with plenty of outdoor activities. You can walk the three mile paved trail that closely follows the shore of the lake, or you can brave the six mile dirt trail that climbs up and down the hills which form a bowl around the reservoir. Although swimming is not permitted, there is a place to rent paddleboats, which can hold four people, and are a great way to chase the ducks around! The reservoir is also a great place to spend a nice afternoon fishing or having a picnic there are plenty of tables, and even some great little secluded ones! Be aware, however, that at times it feels like everyone in the East Bay has decided to get their nature fix at the same time. Parking is metered and closely monitored, so bring quarters.
Eat
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Chow
phone: +1 925-962-2469address: 53 Lafayette CircleOne of the East Bay's best mid-range options, with excellent pasta dishes, a laid-back atmosphere, and vastly overpriced won tons that are still worth getting. Meals range in price from $8 to $17. Reservations are not accepted, and the line can be long on weekends; call ahead and try to get your name on the waiting list early. -
El Charro
phone: +1 925-283-2345address: 3339 Mount Diablo BlvdFamous for their margaritas and cheese dip, El Charro has been in Lafayette since 1947. The atmosphere is consistently delightful, and the food is very moderately priced. Kid friendly. Meals range in price from $6 to $15.
Drink
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Round Up Saloon
phone: +1 925-284-4817address: 3553 Mt. Diablo BlvdLafayette's oldest bar packs a surprising amount of attitude given its suburban surroundings. Pool, shuffleboard, and drink specials make this a popular spot in the evenings. It is also high(est) on Lafayette PD's places to look for DWIs, so be careful, especially late at night
Sleep
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phone: +1 925-283-3700address: 3287 Mount Diablo BlvdDefinitely not the place for a budget traveler, this hotel is rated the only five star diamond lodging in the Bay Area, offering luxury accommodation for those not wanting or needing to be too near the area's major tourist destinations. Rates start at $249 per night, with suites costing as much as $499 an evening.
Go next
- Walnut Creek - Downtown Walnut Creek is perhaps Contra Costa County's best option for restaurants and bars. Shopaholics will also be more than satisfied with the variety of downtown boutiques.
- Orinda - A mostly residential city, Orinda does offer a movie theater that is a throwback to the golden years of cinema.