Lafayette

Few cities in California’s East Bay have a history as closely tied to ranching and the railroad as Lafayette. The community grew on land once associated with Rancho Acalanes and took its name from the Marquis de Lafayette, the French officer who supported the American Revolution. Today, Lafayette sits among the rolling foothills between the Berkeley-Oakland hills and Mount Diablo, with Lafayette Reservoir and Las Trampas Creek shaping its outdoor setting. The reservoir’s trails and open spaces make the city a well-used base for walking, cycling and birdwatching, while its compact downtown retains the feel of an established East Bay town. Find related webcams in the surrounding East Bay to build a fuller picture of Lafayette.

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