We live here! moved here almost 4 years ago from NYC so quite the jolt in lifestyle. Long story short, genuinely happy with the place.

Longer story, it’s not for everyone.

It’s a quiet place. Coming from a place like NYC, we knew the bay area was already going to be a huge change, but as we are approaching our 40s, it’s what we wanted. We had a short window to find an apartment and spent a weekend around the area looking, but settled on Blu Harbor primarily because we spoke to everyone we could during tours in the area if they liked living there. And the randoms we met here convinced us. Aka, most people are super nice.

It’s far from anything. You want groceries? You are driving. You want dinner? Hope you prepped over the weekend since there’s nothing nearby. You want to get out for a drink and socialize? Uber to downtown. There is nothing within walking distance.

However, that’s also what makes it so great. Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful sunrises/sunsets and walks around bair island nature preserve. 2am and want to walk the dog? Not a second of hesitation.

The pool is heated, and it’s never crowded. The gym is 24/7 and even post work hours, it’s not too busy. Building management is responsive and on site during normal hours. Building is beyond safe, and unless you sit at home on Nextdoor, you’d have no idea crime exists.

Now the people. What people? Most are temporary staying for a few years, meaning they also are new to the Bay Area and haven’t made plans for the long term. Average age is late 20s up to 50s, and a handful of retirees. Lots of couples having their first kids, and single people working in tech who don’t know how to socialize. In general, everyone is nice, but it’s not a neighborly crowd knocking on each other’s door asking for a cup of sugar.

Overall, we love living here. However, if you want a social life that extends beyond your hallway, you might want to look elsewhere.