About Living in the Alhambra Valley...

Alhambra Valley stretches from the Muir home at the North to the Briones Hills on the South, from the Vaca Canyon on the West to the Tavan Ranch at the East. It is surrounded by the round Contra Costa Hills.

On the valley floor flow two creeks which junction at Wanda Way, Alhambra Creek and Arroyo del Hambre or Vaca Creek. Oaks, buckeyes, eucalyptus, and California bay laurel trees grow on the hills while the valley floor is divided between fruit orchards, vineyards, and residential areas.

​The Alhambra Valley is steeped in history going back to the days when John Muir and John Swett resided in the area. There is a large contingent of multi-generational Martinez residents who are deeply rooted in their local community. Many of these Martinez residents aspire to make the Alhambra Valley their home. The Alhambra Valley is contiguous to Briones Regional Park on the south side and Franklin Canyon to the north. Alhambra Valley Road is the back road to neighboring Briones, Happy Valley in Lafayette, and Orinda Downs in Orinda as well as San Pablo Road near Tilden Regional Park.

The homes in this unique semi-rural community vary from modest ranch style homes to large custom homes and ranches. Luxury home neighborhoods in include Alhambra Valley Highlands, Alhambra Estates and Stonehurst which is an enclave of custom homes in the heart of the Alhambra Valley.

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The homes in this unique semi-rural community vary from modest ranch style homes to large custom homes and ranches

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Some of the best features of the Alhambra Valley include ~

• A cyclists’ paradise along one of the famous east bay routes used by the Tour of California
• Mediterranean climate with warm summers and natural cooling breezes from San Francisco bay
• Close to Briones Regional Park and Tilden Park for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian activities​

• Riparian creek walking on East Bay Regional Parks trail along Vaca Creek through center of the Stonehurst neighborhood
• Designated scenic open space area protected by a conservation easement to John Muir Land Trust, with abundant wildlife including fox, wild turkey, black-tailed deer, Red Tail and Cooper's hawks, white-tailed Kites and even cougar

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Alamo •  Alhambra Valley • Clayton •  Concord  •  Danville  •  Lafayette •  Lamorinda •  Martinez •  Moraga • Orinda  •  Pleasant Hill  •  San Ramon  •  Walnut Creek  

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