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West Contra Costa · Contra Costa County

Rodeo

Rodeo is unincorporated and modest, set against San Pablo Bay with industry nearby and hills behind. It is a local place, not a weekend destination.

The waterfront and the views are the amenity. Services are limited, so Hercules, Pinole, and the bigger West County cities absorb shopping and nights out. Housing is generally more attainable than the inner East Bay.

If you want a polished downtown, keep driving. If you want a small community near the bay and you understand the industrial neighbor, Rodeo is worth an honest look.

Known for

  • Shoreline setting
  • A small unincorporated community

Getting around

Car and bus. The Hercules transit center and I-80 are the connections. BART means a ride south to Richmond or El Cerrito.

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