Albany

This neighborhood possesses much natural beauty, with an affluence of green spaces, playgrounds and gardens, as well as popular Solano Avenue — its thriving main artery — featuring antique shops, cafes, florists and ethnic restaurants. Albany’s schools are highly renowned. Architecture in this city is varied and vibrant, from California and Craftsman-style bungalows to Mediterranean-style homes and the fantastic early cottages of C.M. MacGregor.