When my boyfriend and I first accepted jobs in the Bay Area, it was a challenge for us to decide where to live. The heart of San Francisco? Somewhere in Marin? Maybe in Oakland?

Having gone to school in Berkeley, we decided to stay pretty close to a spot we know and love, and I’m so happy we did. Not only do we get to the see the sunshine far more often than we would if we lived in San Francisco, but we also get to be a part of a beautiful neighborhood.