Contra Costa County
San Ramon is a master-planned community known for corporate headquarters, excellent schools, and family-friendly neighborhoods. The city offers a polished suburban lifestyle with abundant amenities.
Explore the distinct neighborhoods that make San Ramon special. Each has its own character, home styles, and community feel.
Golf course living with community amenities
Family-focused master-planned community
Upscale master-planned community
Established family community
As San Ramon specialists, we recommend Gale Ranch for newer luxury homes, Windemere for established family community, Dougherty Valley for top schools, and Canyon Lakes for golf course living.
San Ramon Valley Unified School District is among the top in California. Dougherty Valley and California High Schools rank highly. We help families verify school boundaries for specific properties.
Bishop Ranch is a major business park hosting Fortune 500 companies including Chevron headquarters and AT&T offices. The Bishop Ranch City Center adds retail and dining, making San Ramon a true live-work community.
San Ramon offers more corporate presence and newer master-planned communities, while Pleasanton has more historic character and downtown charm. Both have excellent schools. San Ramon tends to have more townhomes and newer construction.
San Ramon does not have direct BART access, making it more car-dependent. Highway 680 provides the main commute route. Many residents work locally at Bishop Ranch. Express buses connect to Dublin/Pleasanton BART.
Our local experts know every neighborhood. Let us help you find the perfect fit.