Why Live in Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley in Martinez is a neighborhood characterized by its mix of residential areas and parkland, with homes offering views of the Mount Diablo foothills. The housing stock primarily consists of ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, alongside newer townhouses and neo-Craftsman-style homes. The streets are winding and irregular, creating unique block shapes. Hidden Valley Park, a central feature, spans 16 acres and includes lighted tennis courts, a playground, baseball fields, and a mile-long exercise course. It connects to the 26-acre Hidden Lakes Park, which features a nature preserve, fishing lake, and various athletic fields. The Contra Costa Canal Trail, a 13.5-mile ADA-approved path, borders part of the neighborhood and is popular for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
For dining, nearby Pacheco and Pleasant Hill offer options like Thai Village Restaurant and Los Panchos Restaurant. Shopping is convenient with malls such as Sunvalley Shopping Center and Pleasant Hill Shopping Center housing stores like Safeway, Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom Rack. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, though air quality can vary, with some days being unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Transportation is facilitated by major roadways like John Muir Parkway and Interstate 680, with limited bus routes to downtown Martinez and BART stations. Buchanan Field Airport is nearby, contributing some noise. Hidden Valley is 1.5 miles from Fresenius Medical Care at Kaiser Martinez, 30 miles from Oakland International Airport, and 35 miles from San Francisco.
Educational institutions include the highly rated Hidden Valley Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and College Park High School.
