"The Bay Area is so beautiful, I hesitate to preach about heaven while I'm here." -- Billy Graham
In the forest hills, 16 miles north of San Francisco, the town of Fairfax is a perfect slice of northern California beauty. The town is a beacon of idiosyncrasy that is a welcome change from places that start to look the same. The shops are locally owned, the music is groovy, and the people are welcoming. For the biker, hiker, or fishing buff, the protected areas around the city are the perfect playground.
Like nearly every town in the Bay Area, apartment rentals are on the high end of the price range, but you won't pay quite as much as you would in San Francisco or Palo Alto, and Fairfax is close enough to commute to work in the city
"The Bay Area is so beautiful, I hesitate to preach about heaven while I'm here." -- Billy Graham
In the forest hills, 16 miles north of San Francisco, the town of Fairfax is a perfect slice of northern California beauty. The town is a beacon of idiosyncrasy that is a welcome change from places that start to look the same. The shops are locally owned, the music is groovy, and the people are welcoming. For the biker, hiker, or fishing buff, the protected areas around the city are the perfect playground.
Like nearly every town in the Bay Area, apartment rentals are on the high end of the price range, but you won't pay quite as much as you would in San Francisco or Palo Alto, and Fairfax is close enough to commute to work in the city. Places to live in Fairfax are beautiful and often well appointed, but finding an all bills paid apartment may be difficult, so plan on including utility monies in your budget.
Oak Manor: In the north end of Fairfax, Oak Manor is a neighborhood to rival any of the best places to live in the country. Its green lawns and winding roads give way to scenic vistas, perfect for morning coffee on the back porch. The rental housing in the neighborhood mimics the qualities of the town itself: plenty of character and a unique feel.
City Center: Your best bet for finding an apartment with paid utilities is to look in the heart of town. Many are 2 bedroom places, so finding a roommate will help defray the high rent. You will be in the heart of things, near all of the wonderful shops, restaurants, and cafes that are available downtown.
San Francisco magazine named Fairfax one of the top 10 towns in the Bay Area, and it's easy to see why. Fairfax Coffee Roastery serves artisanal java from a beautiful building in the south end of town. Iron Springs Pub and Brewery brews and pours their award winning beers, paired with marvelous culinary creations. The farmer's market runs on Wednesdays from June to September, and it is a community affair, often with live music and vendors selling everything from street food to fresh produce. The city boasts that it has had live music every night for the last 30 years, with national touring acts playing alongside local artists. Move to Fairfax and join in with all it has to offer.
