1844 Chandler Dr

Few Bay Area cities tell a growth story quite like Brentwood, CA. A former farming community, it has since grown, yet still holds onto the u-pick orchards, year-round farmers market, and open-space character that set it apart from other East Bay suburbs. Perched on the far eastern edge of Contra Costa County, about 55 miles from San Francisco, the city offers a quieter pace without fully leaving the Bay Area orbit. Downtown Brentwood's stucco-lined streets mix local cafes and taprooms with clothing boutiques, while the Streets of Brentwood corridor along Highway 4 adds major retail and dining options.

Brentwood's roots remain genuinely alive. Farms like Nunn Better Farms, Diablo Cherries, and Maggiore Cherry Ranch still welcome visitors for cherry picking, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches. The city's famous yellow corn and cherries are regional calling cards, and Los Medanos College maintains a campus here, adding a steady educational presence to this fast-growing community.