The Islands

The Islands Neighborhood in Hercules is the neighborhood that is on the farthest southeastern section of the city. The theme here is islands, so the streets have names like Catalina Drive, Montego Drive, Grenadine Way, Aruba Court, etc.

This is one of the newest neighborhoods in Hercules, with homes dating from the early 1990s and selling prices usually in the high $300,000s.

You are also next to one of the best elementary schools in Hercules--though, of course, the rest of the school system is fairly average, at best.

You don’t really get views of San Pablo Bay way out here, but you do feel rather sheltered from the world in your own little valley. The homes on the outer edge of Grenadine Way and Aruba Court actually have back yards that give way to undeveloped hills that stretch for miles. (I think there are a couple of trails up there--like Goat Trail--where you can go for a run or hike.

Pretty much though it is just peace and quiet up here. Almost as if you are on a deserted island...