Emeryville is a small city, right in the heart of the Bay Area, located in northwest Alameda County, California. Emeryville has some features of an edge city; however, it is located within the inner urban core of Oakland. Due to its proximity to San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, the University of California, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley it has been a catalyst for recent economic growth.  

Emeryville provides commuters and more with a variety of transportation options including the Emeryville Amtrak station located two miles west of the MacArthur BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Station in Oakland, the AC Transit bus service, and a free shuttle service unique to the city called Emery Go Round! The Emery Go Round serves MacArthur Bart, the Amtrak station, the Bay Street shops, the Watergate Condominium complex and nearby marina, and other locations throughout the city and into Berkeley. Freeway access to Emeryville is provided by a key section of Interstate 80 just north of where that freeway meets Interstate 880 and Interstate 580. Emeryville also maintains a small marina with limited services and has a standing citizen Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee!   

Emeryville School District is dedicated to providing students with a safe, and welcoming school environment that supports learning and respect of those from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs! It serves the students in Emeryville and parts of Oakland. It’s schools are Anna Yates Elementary, Emery Secondary (located on the same site as Anna Yates Elementary) and the East Bay German International School located in the former Anna Yates school building. Additionally there is a private, for profit university, Ex’pression College for Digital Art specializing in the entertainment industry. 

Emeryville offers visitors and residents alike a wide variety of outdoor activities, shopping, and tours! One of its most popular spots is the Emeryville Marina, located on the Emeryville peninsula. It is a popular boat launching spot where many come to walk along the pier to admire beautiful views of the Bay and San Francisco. While there, you can also choose to book a sailing adventure with Imagine Sailing Tours and experience a relaxing ride around the Bay with experienced, and caring local sailors! If you need to get some shopping done check out Bay Street! Bay Street is a clean, pleasant and perky outdoor mall with a wide selection of stores, restaurants, and live entertainment. Retailers include the Apple Store, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, H&M, and the Banana Republic. You can even stay and see a movie after you shop at the AMC Movie Theater located in Bay Street! 

Hungry? Check out the Townhouse Bar & Grill, an Emeryville favorite known for its classic American-California style cuisine and friendly service. It is a Certificate of Excellence 2016-2019 winner, and is mostly notably recognized for its prime rib and avocado bruschetta! If you are looking for something a little more casual Wally’s Cafe is the perfect Mediterrian meal getaway. Although it can be a bit tough to find, its Mediterrian ethic Lebanese food makes it all the more worthwhile. Their gyro plates, falafel wraps, and lamb kabobs are just some of the many options you can choose from! Voted #1 best Lebanese food in Emeryville and consistently putting out reasonably priced authentic great quality meals is all the more reason to visit! 

The property tax rate per $1,000 of home value is $7.10.