Reviews & Comments
Brentwood, CA
The California Delta & Fresh Produce! -
9/30/2008We moved to a new “Active Adults” (over 55) housing development in Brentwood about 6 years ago. The location is great if you like to fish, go pleasure-boating, or water ski, as the CA Delta is around 5 miles from the center of town. There are a few marinas that make it convenient for launching watercraft near Brentwood: from Discovery Bay to the city of Antioch, and beyond.
Another great feature is the abundance of FRESH fruit & produce you can find at roadside stands fronting the fields where the food is actually grown. Brentwood white corn is very well known and simply delicious!
On the Plus Side: The people here are very nice. The city has tried to keep the “Small Town” feel by offering community events throughout the year. There are quite a few golf courses for the adults and organized team sports for the school children.
BFE Location: There is commuter traffic. We are a good 30 – 45 minutes from any decent jobs. You really can’t move to Brentwood and then complain about the long commute to Walnut Creek, Livermore or points beyond. This is a reality you notice when first coming to see Brentwood. Friends make it seem like it’s the edge of the world when visiting us, so we usually end up visiting them (since we are already commuting in their direction.)
A Drawback: For me it’s the HOT weather from June to early October, and it is windy… but there is always the community pool… (o: