Lafayette, CA is a city of almost 24,000 people and is located in Contra Costa County adjacent to Highway 24. It is bordered by the cities of Orinda,Moraga, and Walnut Creek . Lafayette is 15 square miles of oak tree-covered hillsides. So, if this appeals to you, and you enjoy outdoor activities, its proximity to places like Lafayette Reservoir and Briones Regional Park make it an ideal place for planning hiking, jogging or picnicing adventures. If, however, shopping at boutique shops, and dining at popular restaurants is more to your taste, downtown Lafayette is the place to visit. Cozy and friendly, it is an easy place to see and meet your neighbors. For busy city workers who want to return to the quiet neighborhoods of Lafayette, this cityis only a 25 minute BART ride to San Francisco, and it's centralized location makes it an easy commute west towards Oakland, or south to the San Ramon Valley cities of Alamo and Danville.
