Pinole, CA

Pinole just celebrated its 100th birthday, but it’s okay if you didn’t make it to the party – they look forward to seeing you at the next one. This laid-back historic city is located on the shores of San Pablo Bay in the San Francisco Bay Area tucked away in rolling hills and blanketed by a climate characterized by mild weather. Pinole only covers about 4 square miles, but it offers a wealth of historic architecture, great schools, and easy connections to San Francisco, Sacramento, Martinez, Concord, and Pleasant Hill. When you want a relaxed, historic community that’s still close enough to the big city, you’re thinking of a place like Pinole.