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Nestled in the majestic foothills of Mount Diablo, scenic Clayton is rich in history. Founded in 1857, Clayton has retained its historic town center with its award winning City Hall housed in the renovated DeMartini Winery. Yet, Clayton has built a new Community Library and Middle School. The City incorporated in 1964 and is approximately 4.2 square miles in size. Clayton has a temperate climate and is famed for its friendly ambiance and sweeping mountain views.

Clayton had the honor of receiving Walking Magazine's 1998 award as one of the five most walkable small cities in America. Clayton has approximately 400 acres of open space and affords a variety of recreational activities in the area including horseback riding, water skiing, swimming, tennis, and championship golf.

In addition, Clayton is adjacent to Mt. Diablo State Park. There are 17 miles of walking and hiking trails within the Clayton Trail System. The Trail System connects to East Bay Regional Park District's Black Diamond, Bruce Lee and Back Canyon Trails. Within easy driving distance, Clayton residents can enjoy regional and statewide attractions including the Wine Country, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite National Park, and San Francisco.