El Sobrante, which translates to “surplus” in Spanish, is a census designated place in Contra Costa County. Situated about 20 miles northwest of San Francisco, El Sobrante offers residents a quiet place to call home among tree-laden hills as well as convenience to one of the most dynamic cities in the United States.
While El Sobrante is a predominantly residential area, it is accessible to numerous retailers in the Pinole Vista Shopping Center and Hilltop Mall in addition to a variety of thrift stores and restaurants scattered along San Pablo Dam Road. El Sobrante residents enjoy the many outdoor recreational opportunities in their backyard, with Pinole Valley Park, Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area, Alvarado Park, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, and San Pablo Reservoir Recreation Area all nearby. Easy access to the I-80 makes getting around from El Sobrante simple.
