$1,712,142Average Value$916Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Sunny mountain vibes
More than a century ago, El Granada was intended to become a resort town akin to Atlantic City, but the idea faltered when a planned rail line extension failed to materialize. In preparation for the resorts that never came, the town was laid out in a distinctive semi-circular grid decked out with tree-lined streets. Today, it has about 5,500 residents, lots of houses and a smattering of shops and restaurants. It's also typically warmer and sunnier than the towns that surround it because its hillsides help break up the dense fog. “It’s known as the banana belt because it gets more sunshine than nearby areas. It’s the first place to clear when the fog rolls out,” says Realtor Barbara LaVey of Coldwell Banker Realty, a longtime Bay Area resident.
Bird's-eye view of El Granada's breathtaking landscape.
The great Pacific Ocean beckons you from Pillar Point Harbor in El Granada.
Family time along El Granada's picturesque Pacific shore.
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Surfing, hiking, and more
Residents can take advantage of a trove of parks and beaches in the area. The town has a famed surf spot, Maverick’s Beach, where big wave surfers can be seen carving up colossal pipelines. For stunning sunsets, locals and visitors pack their beach blankets and picnic baskets and head to Surfer’s Beach. For more sightseeing, hikers make the short trek up to the heights of Pillar Point Bluff, a ragged cliffside overlook that shows off the enormity of the deep blue Pacific. Hikers can also head east into the lush woodlands of nearby Montara Mountain and Rancho Corral de Tierra, both of which feature interconnected trails that fan out across forested hillsides and peaks.
Hike along the Bluff through Pillar Point in El Granada
Catching waves at El Granada's prime surfing spot.
Exploring the natural beauty of El Granada's trails.
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A variety of styles - all with a view
The town's curved, hilly streets are lined with lots of greenery, tall trees and palms. Homes are often built into the hillsides with excellent views of natural scenery and the dark blue Pacific waters. “Anywhere you are in El Granada, you can see the ocean,” LaVey says. There are an eclectic mix of home styles on display from renovated ranch homes and bungalows built in the 1940s and 50s to California Craftsman homes and luxury moderns. Some of the newer homes feature vaulted, wood-beam ceilings and walls of glass windows facing the ocean. “It’s a hodge podge of different housing styles,” LaVey says. Home prices can range from $1.2 million for smaller, older homes to more than $3 million for larger, contemporary homes.
Homes nestled amidst El Granada's rolling hills.
Large French Prarie Homes hug the hills of El Granada.
El Granada offers many different home styles.
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Locally sourced seafood in abundance
El Granada and Princeton-By-The-Sea may be small, but there's no shortage of food and drink here. For a cozy Italian meal, locals can stop by Mezza Luna, a longstanding establishment with locally sourced produce and seafood. There's also La Costanera, a contemporary Peruvian bistro that features the rich culinary talents of chef Carlos Altamirano, the purveyor of several other acclaimed restaurants in the Bay Area. For grocery and everyday essentials, residents' shop at Spangler’s Market, a family-owned market with a deli, butchery and fresh produce just a few blocks from the oceanfront. For fresh seafood, Pillar Point Harbor is the spot to be — fisherman sell live crab right off the boat.
Barbara's Fishtrap: A taste of El Granada's seafood legacy.
Ceviche awaits at La Costanera in El Granada.
The Press is a popular local breakfast spot in El Granada.
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El Granada Elementary School colors the community with its students' learning and arts.
Agricultural emphasis in El Grenada schools
El Grenada students attend the Cabrillo Unified School District. The district was designated a California Green Ribbon School District honoree in 2023 for its exemplary sustainable practices, including for building gardens at all its elementary school campuses and expanding its agricultural science programming. Students can attend El Granada Elementary School, which has a B rating on Niche. It's located within walking distance from many homes in El Granada. For middle and high school, students travel to the nearby village of Half Moon Bay to attend Manuel Cunha Intermediate School, which has a B on Niche.com, and Half Moon Bay High School, which has an A-minus on Niche.com.
El Granada is perfect for daytrip revelers from in and around the Bay Area.
Make your way to San Francisco or San Jose
Located about 25 miles south of San Francisco and about 45 miles from San Jose, residents will find a relatively easy commute to the Bay Area’s cultural destinations and job centers.
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Parks in this Area
Kehoe Park
Pillar Point Bluff
Princeton by the Sea Park
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Moss Beach
West Shoreline Access
Surfers Beach
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
35 min drive
Bus
Airport St & La Granada Ln-Mobile Home Park
Bus
HWY 1 & Ruisseau Francais Ave
Bus
HWY 1 & Nurseryman Exchange
Bus
HWY 1 & Alto Ave
Bus
Plaza Alhambra & Coronado St
Bus
Ave Alhambra & Sonora Ave-Francisco St
Bus
Plaza Alhambra & Ave Portola
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
El Granada
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in El Granada, CA sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in El Granada, CA over the last 12 months is $1,854,199, up 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,951
Median Age
49
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,931
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,286
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
52.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
25''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
65°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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