Ronda Bailey

The name Belmont is French for "beautiful mountain," an apt description for this Peninsula community where prime lots are graced by an abundance of trees, vast canyons, and dramatic wooded hillsides. The city is proud of the Island Park area known as the Belmont Shore, creating a welcoming environment for influential enterprises like world-headquarters offices and posh hotels. Balancing the community is the Harbor Industrial area, providing the right ingredients for economic strength and diversification. The natural bayshore setting is equally ideal for recreational facilities, underlined by the Belmont Sports Complex with its array of activities. Retail merchants enjoy prime locations throughout the city, although many are clustered along the major arteries like Ralston Avenue and El Camino Real. While most residents travel the freeways to destinations throughout the Bay area, passenger rail and bus services are available to connect commuters to San Francisco and San Jose employment centers.