El Cerrito: T257E - SR-123 : Central Avenue - Looking East

El Cerrito combines a quiet residential character with Bay Area connectivity in a way that reflects its position between San Francisco Bay and the Berkeley Hills. The city’s Spanish name means “little hill,” a reference to the rise that gave the community its identity. San Pablo Avenue forms a long commercial spine, while the Ohlone Greenway follows the BART corridor through town and provides a route for walking and cycling. El Cerrito developed in the early 20th century as East Bay rail links connected growing communities beyond Oakland and Berkeley. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the East Bay and San Francisco Bay.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.