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The Lafayette Ridge Trail is not very long but offers views and serenity worth the trip.
“The trail itself isn't super long but the views and serenity are really worth it...”
No residents have talked about meeting people here yet.
No resident has talked about dating here yet.
One resident said moving near Lafayette was a good decision despite high home and insurance costs.
“Any “wish we knew before moving” insights. Proved to be an excellent move. A little better in Lafayette. Homes are expensive. Insurance is near...”
Read the full commentOne resident said the community is very family friendly with walking and biking trails and summer school programs at Lafayette Reservoir.
“The community is very family friendly overall with plenty of walking/biking trails, summer school programs at Lafayette Reservoir, and a...”
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The Lafayette Ridge Trail is not very long but offers views and serenity worth the trip.
“Lafayette Ridge Trail, CA. The trail itself isn't super long but the views and serenity are really worth it... Los Liones trail in Topanga State...”
Read the full commentA new resident from Nevada was still getting oriented to the area's nearby nature trails and hikes.
“My partner and I just moved here from Nevada, I’m a big outdoors person and being so new to the area I’m kind of in the dark on where...”
Read the full commentOne resident said BART from Lafayette to Embarcadero takes about 32 to 35 minutes, with Civic Center adding another 3 minutes, and trains run about every 15 minutes during peak times.
“BART from lafayette to Embarcadero is about 32-35 min, and civic center adds another 3 min or so. trains run about every 15 min during peak...”
Read the full commentOne resident estimated the BART ride from Lafayette station to Embarcadero at about 35 to 40 minutes and considered that reasonable.
“From what I can tell it's about 35-40 minutes on BART from Lafayette station to Embarcadero, which seems reasonable. What's it actually like in...”
Read the full comment“the views and serenity are really worth it”