Oakley, California

“A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta”
Are you looking for a small town dedicated to serving its people, the land and growth of industry?  The lush California Delta cushions this bountiful agricultural community in East Contra Costa County.  Oakley is a fishing and boating paradise that boasts new schools and thriving neighborhoods.  Here you’ll join a growing population of highly skilled workers seeking affordable housing, proximity to the Delta and an easy commute to…just about anywhere!  Named for the oak woodlands that once dotted the city’s landscape, Oakley's sandy soil allowed almond trees and logan berries to thrive, eventually giving way to a prosperous fruit and almond industry.  With roots in agriculture and a terrain crisscrossed by vineyards, country lanes and rolling orchards, the California Delta’s newest incorporated city retains its small town character while looking ahead toward development and opportunity.

Location
You’ll enjoy an easy commute to just about anywhere you want to go within the California Delta from Oakley.  Less than an hour’s drive east of San Francisco, this cozy bedroom community in eastern Contra Costa County sits along the shores of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers, near Big Break and Bethel Island.  Close to the junction of Highways 4 and 160, Oakley is near recreation, services and schools in Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood too.

A Place for Families
Widespread affordable housing is just one way that Oakley is “A Place for Families in the Heart of the Delta.”  Here, you’ll find New Homes in Contra Costa County at some of the most affordable prices.  Access to four golf courses, numerous regional parks and hiking trails and boating on the Delta make Oakley an exceptional place to call home.

Small Town Charm/Big City Growth
While this once quiet rural Delta farming community has blossomed into a city with plans for revitalizing its downtown and building a new Civic Center, it continues to maintain small town charm.  Industrial development is encouraged, providing new opportunities for employment to the City’s growing workforce.  Oakley’s first priority, however, is to serve its people and the land.  You’ll appreciate the City’s commitment to maintaining its homey character while promoting increased opportunity for its growing local workforce.

History
When founders Samuel and Sarah Sellers arrived in 1860, this sandy bit of earth, pocketed with chaparral and live oak, was said to be hospitable only to jackrabbits and sagebrush.  Not to be discouraged, the Sellers family planted orchards and opened a school.  Soon, with the help of a host of settlers drawn to this West Delta community, Oakley Township was born.  Families built businesses, schools and churches and by the early 20th century, Oakley had a railroad depot, post office, hotel, library, hardware and feed store and had planted its first almond cash crop.  Oakley was well on its way to becoming a full-fledged town founded in agriculture and fueled by a spirit of determination that continues to mark its inhabitants.  When Oakley incorporated in 1999, it became California Delta’s newest city.

Almond Festival
You won’t want to miss Oakley’s premiere annual event!  Each September, the annual Oakley Almond Festival draws thousands of visitors from throughout the Bay Area to this cozy bedroom community.  This gala celebration of the town’s agricultural past includes a parade, the “Love a Nut Fun Run,” Diaper Derby, boat show, lots of almonds for nibbling, dozens of craft and food booths, games, contests and your mascot, “Ben Toasted.”  Local families and visitors enjoy this opportunity to gather for food, fun and friends and you won’t want to miss out!  Since the first festival seeds were sown in 1990, the event has grown into a well known, highly anticipated regional affair.  Local dance groups, area bands and big name recording artists provide entertainment, while a history exhibit, prince/princess contest and other attractions offer a great time for your entire family.

Education
Oakley schools will engage your children in academics, instilling an early and long lasting love of learning.  Your children will thrive in small classes, where a low student/teacher ratio is standard.  Known for creativity and innovation, teachers, parents and staff work together to assure that your child’s needs come first.  Since 1862 when Oakley’s first settlers opened the Iron House School, the city has provided exceptional education to its youngest residents.  Your children will attend classes in a rural suburban setting, surrounded by agricultural fields and burgeoning residential development.  Younger children may attend one of four elementary schools or two middle schools within the Oakley Unified School District, while the Liberty Union High School District in Brentwood offers classes to older students.

Want to take college classes?  Opportunities for higher education are nearby too.  With more than fifty years of experience, Contra Costa College offers a wide selection of courses to students seeking new skills, an associate arts degree, or simply wish to explore something new!

Recreation and Attractions
Do you like outdoor activities?  You’ll love Oakley!  Hikers, bikers and nature lovers enjoy an abundance of parks, including Mount Diablo State Park, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, the Big Break Wetlands Area, Contra Loma Regional Parks, and the DeAnza Recreational Trail System.  You’ll enjoy a popular farmer’s market, marinas, four local public golf courses, ball fields, swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, and play areas.  Water sports abound with more than 1,000 miles of the Northern California Delta literally at your doorstep.  If you enjoy cultural fare, you’ll be interested in the Oakley’s proposed Delta Science Center, a research, education, and restoration facility, whose goal is to provide Delta education and research data to residents and scientific communities.

Utilities and Services
Your phone service is provided by SBC/Pacific Bell, while Pacific Gas and Electric Company offer both electricity and gas to residents.  The Diablo Water District provides water while both trash pick up and recycling are handled locally through the Oakley Disposal Service.  Cable is available through Comcast Cable Communications, Inc.  You’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing you are protected by your own local law enforcement and that the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District offers fire protection services. 

Transportation
You’ll find that it’s easy to get anywhere from Oakley!  The city sits near the junction of State Highways 4 and 160, offering easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Stockton and Sacramento.  Transportation is easy whether you choose to travel by car, bus, train, plane or bicycle.  Three hub airports can be found less than 60 miles away in Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento while a general aviation airport is just 12 miles south in Byron.  Burlington Northern Santa Fe offers rail service west to Richmond and east to San Joaquin’s County, and Tri-Delta Transit connects with BART into the San Francisco Bay area.

Come home to Oakley
If you’re looking for a New Home in Contra Costa County where housing is affordable, family and education are valued and neighborhoods and businesses are thriving, Oakley may be just the place for you!  For more information about how you can make Oakley your home in the Delta, call Eric Harrison today.   

Call 925-207-7722 or, email by filling out the form below.