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Albany

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Situated on one square mile, the city of Albany provides great small town character that fits well within the neighboring communities of Berkeley and El Cerrito. Boasting the best public schools in the area, and safe quiet streets, Albany is proud of its clean and tidy image.

The main street in Albany is Solano Avenue. It has many stores that reflect the diversity of the area, including many types of cuisine - Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indian, Italian, Tibetan and Californian. Shopping for groceries will lead you to everything imaginable from one of many small groceries that specialize in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, California or Asian foods as well as Ranch 99 the huge far-east store in the Pacific Mall on Pierce Street. Once a year, residents participate in the Solano Stroll, which is an event that draws people from all around the bay area to this friendly city street.

Albany has become a most desirable city to live in. Architecture ranges from Mediterranean to California Bungalows. The local movie theater, bowling alley, horse racing track, restaurants and bars, invite many patrons to the area.