Halfway from the City to the Valley.
City Limits
Belmont prides itself on being unique. Its small-town ambiance sets it apart as a tranquil, safe and desirable place to live, where residents get involved in town matters and connect with each other in all kinds of gathering places. This strong sense of community is what sets Belmont apart in the culturally and technologically rich Bay Area.
Belmont was originally part of Rancho de las Pulgas, namesake of the Alameda de las Pulgas. Incorporated in 1926, the city had the advantage of being on the bay side of the shortest route to the Pacific coast, providing easier access to illegal spirits during Prohibition and fueling a minor red-light district across the tracks on Old County Road!
BELMONT By the Numbers
Population: 27,110
Median age: 39.6
Median household income: $125,958
Median home value: $2.42M
WHERE TO GO: Chic’s Picks
Water Dog Lake – With the slang name of a salamander, and also known as John Brooks Memorial Open Space, Water Dog Lake features trails, boating, and other interesting features for the whole family to explore. Learn more and check out the trail map.
Ralston Hall – Ralston Hall is a historic landmark built by Bank of California founder William Chapman Ralston on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University, and is also home to Notre Dame High School. It was built around a villa formerly owned by Count Cipriani, an Italian aristocrat. Learn more
Twin Pines Park – This is a treasure hidden in the middle of the city, where you’ll find a combination of picnic areas, meadows, and trails. Explore the creek or just enjoy a nice day outside with the fresh scents of nature. The park is open sunup to sundown, with plenty of parking available. Learn more
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & HANG
Iron Gate – Classic and classy, with an old world feel, top notch service, and excellent food, the Iron Gate is a historic restaurant and bar serving the finest in French and Italian cuisines. And saving room for dessert is the law around here. It’s a little on the pricey side, but worth it for special occasions. Learn more
Falafelle – All your favorite Mediterranean classics made from scratch with fresh ingredients, all of it 100% vegan, and all of it extremely affordable! Falafel balls, pita wraps, hummus, tabbouleh, dolma, and more await your taste buds. Experience a crunch and flavor you'll remember forever. Learn more
Farm House – This small and casual restaurant with a dog-friendly patio features a New American menu that pulls inspiration from diverse backgrounds and a bold collaboration of flavor, changing seasonally to incorporate the freshest ingredients. Visit them today for a warm welcome and great company.
LOCAL SCHOOLS
BELMONT BRANCH Library
#DevilsCanyon
Spanish explorers once referred to Belmont as la Cañada del Diablo, or "the Devil's Canyon," either after the locally famous winds or because the native Ohlone tribes believed the area was inhabited by spirits.
#FareTheeWell
Belmont was an early home to the Warlocks, a fledgling 1960s rock band, who played regular shows in the wooded hills while honing the sound they would make famous under another name, the Grateful Dead.
