Pittsburg Is My Backyard (Literally)

I live right on the Antioch/Pittsburg line. Depending on which way I walk Vixen, I’m in a different city. So when people ask me about Pittsburg, I don’t have to look anything up. I just have to remember.

I spent years bringing my kids here. I’ve sold more than 20 homes here. A lot of my clients still live here. Here’s the Pittsburg I’d show you if you rode around with me for a day.

First stop: New Mecca. Non-negotiable.

If you come to Old Town and don’t eat at New Mecca, I don’t know what to tell you. It’s been a Railroad Ave staple for decades, and the A’s and the Giants have had it catered in. Order the chips and bean dip. Then order more bean dip.

Old Town woke up

If you haven’t been downtown lately, go. John Buckley Square is the heart of it now. In the summer, Thursday nights turn into car shows on Railroad Ave, with classic cars, live bands and food. The whole street feels like a block party. First Fridays bring wine, art and music down to the marina. Put both on your calendar for next summer. You’ll thank me.

A night at the California Theatre

My friend Ted acts at the California Theatre, so I’ve sat in those seats more than a few times. It’s a beautiful old theater right on Railroad Ave, with plays, concerts and comedy. Dinner at New Mecca, then a show. That’s a date night.

Where my kids grew up (on weekends)

When my kids were little, we practically lived at Small World Park on Harbor Street. The little train, the kiddie rides, the crawdad pond. If you’ve got little ones, go. Just check the hours first, because they change with the season. And when we weren’t there, we were at Buchanan Park.

Husky hour at Highlands Ranch Park

My kids are grown now, so these days I’m mostly Vixen’s assistant. We go to the dog park at Highlands Ranch Park, and around dusk it turns into a husky meetup. If you’ve got a husky, you’ll fit right in. If you don’t, you might leave wanting one.

RIP, Seafood Festival

For 40 years the Seafood & Music Festival was Pittsburg’s big weekend at the marina, and I loved it. In 2025 the Chamber announced it’s done for good. I’m still a little sad about it. Somebody please bring back a waterfront festival.

The data center drama

You can’t talk about Pittsburg right now without talking about the data center. It’s planned for the old Delta View Golf Course off West Leland. The city approved it back in 2024, but a lot of residents didn’t find out what it actually was until this year. In June, hundreds of people packed a council meeting with concerns about water, power, noise and traffic. The city says it will run on renewable energy and recycled water, and that the tax money will help fix roads. The city held a community workshop on data centers this summer, and people are still watching closely.

If you’re thinking about buying near West Leland, call me. I’ll tell you what’s known and what isn’t.

So, should you live here?

Here’s the short version. Two BART stations. Easy on and off Hwy 4. More house for the money than most of the Bay Area. Right now the typical home is around $559K, there are about 106 homes for sale, and buyers have room to negotiate. Sellers who price it right still sell. All the numbers are on my Pittsburg page.

Buying or selling in Pittsburg? Call or text me at (925) 382-5222. I’m right next door.