The historic Cerrito Theater, San Pablo Avenue. Photo: LPS.1, Wikimedia Commons (CC0). Display cropped to fit.
EAST BAY CITIES · CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
El Cerrito
Founded by 1906 earthquake refugees, home to the Ohlone Greenway trail.
History & Character
Founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, incorporated in 1917. Largely residential, with the Ohlone Greenway trail running the length of the city along a former rail line — popular with walkers, runners and cyclists.
Practical Info
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Useful information for your next visit.
El Cerrito Library
Address: 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10 AM–8 PM; Friday–Saturday 9 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Phone: 510-526-7512.
The shared parking lot is generally easier to use outside school hours. Accessible parking is listed in the lot and along Stockton Avenue. The branch provides assistive technology and a charging station.
Information checked September 30, 2026. Holiday closures can differ. Official details and program registration.
City services
City Hall is at 10890 San Pablo Avenue; the main contact number is 510-215-4300. The city handles permit inquiries, recreation programs and local service information. Department counters can have different hours.
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Explore our local stories for background, then use the activity summaries to choose a park, market or gathering. For an event, check the date, start and end times, address, cost and whether registration is needed.
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