Ask About Our Current Move-In Special!!! Situated in the rolling hills just 20 miles east of San Francisco, downtown Lafayette provides a peaceful alternative to hectic city life with immediate access to endless amenities. This town focuses on living well, with plentiful outdoor activities, high-ranking schools and restaurants that focus on food quality. Modern luxuries and a busy town center contrast with almost rural neighborhoods serviced by windy country roads. Residents of downtown Lafayette may work in San Francisco or other parts of the Bay Area, however, they live and play in the picture-perfect neighborhood they call home.