Montclair

This expansive neighborhood's hub is quaint Montclair Village, functioning almost as a small town within the bigger city. Nestled along Highway 13 close to the 24 interchange and the Caldecott tunnel, Montclair is served by AC Transit Transbay buses to SF. The village includes Daniel Webster Elementary, over 200 retailers and services, great shopping, restaurants, and a bustling Sunday Farmers Market (9am-1pm year-round). Walking trails lead into the hilly neighborhood above.

Housing varies dramatically with elevation. You'll find large contemporary homes with dramatic views, mid-century marvels (many architect-designed), Mediterranean stunners, California bungalows, ranch-style homes, and quaint cottages tucked into wooded lots. At the top, the neighborhood borders Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve, Redwood Regional Park, and Huckleberry Botanic Regional Preserve—providing access to hundreds of miles of walking and mountain biking trails. Many hillside lots provide views stretching from Mount Tam to the south bay.

The food scene delivers quality. Montclair Egg Shop has served classic breakfasts for nearly five decades. Yellow Door makes breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Daughter Thai Kitchen brings inventive Southeast Asian cuisine comparable to Michelin-starred Thai restaurants. 5

Spiced Kitchen serves Chinese-American fusion. Falafel Corner delivers hole-in-the-wall excellence. Oh G Burger creates melt-in-your-mouth smash burgers. Crogan's Montclair anchors the corner with homemade soups, fresh salads, pasta specials, plus Happy Hour Monday-Friday 3-5pm. Italian Colors offers exceptional food with uniquely charming ambiance.

Perle Bar (reimagined from the former Perle restaurant) opened in August 2025 with Vietnamese food from Chef Rob Lam—pho, grilled pork and chicken with broken rice, banh mi sandwiches (4-8pm Wednesday-Sunday). Payakk serves Southern Thai food with knockout dishes. Kotobuki offers authentic Japanese cuisine. Sliver Pizzeria serves thin-crust slices. El Agavero brings Mexican food.

Highwire Coffee roasts seasonal beverages while Sophie's Cuppa Tea offers teas. Shopping includes Farmstead Cheese & Wines, Sola Lucy, A Great Good Place for Books, and Lucky supermarket. B12 Love offers wellness treatments.

Montclair Village maintains Bavarian architectural style, serves as gateway to Oakland's redwoods wilderness, and hosts community events including the annual Food & Wine Festival.