Additional Atherton Information:
Atherton is a completely residential, Bay Area peninsula town. It stands between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, between Highway 280 and Highway 101 at the Dumbarton Bridge. Being strictly residential with no industry or business makes Atherton a very pleasant place to live. Atherton prides itself on its densely wooded and natural landscape composed of ancient oaks, towering redwoods, cedars and pines. The town even has a tree committee to support this quality. There are approximately 49 miles of road and 2500 households. Being next to major freeways makes getting out of town easy. Atherton is also home of beautiful Holbrook-Palmer Park, perfect for weddings, corporate events or leisure activities. Atherton is a community in the old-time sense of the word and you will not regret choosing to live there.