Ask Summer Stubblefield Olson what her favorite things about being a Realtor® are, and she’ll tell you that she "loves working through all the focused details of preparing your home for market”, and on the flip side, “that moment when a buyer falls in love with their home.”
It feels magical when a client connects with a space, and it becomes crystal clear that this is where they are destined to begin their next chapter. Summer cherishes moments like these.
1,162 people live in Occidental, where the median age is 50.9 and the average individual income is $93,698. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Occidental has 541 households, with an average household size of 2.15. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Occidental do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,162 people call Occidental home. The population density is 233.99 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Occidental, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Black Kite Cellars, Happy Place Health Center, and Happy Place Health Center.
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About Occidental, CA Real Estate
Redwood seclusion with a soulful, small-town spirit.
Tucked into the forested hills of west Sonoma County, Occidental is one of the region's bes-kept secrets - a small, tight-knit town where redwood groves, country roads, and a true sense of history create a way of life unlike anywhere else in Wine country. Occidental is where people come to set down roots - and judging by the families who have been here for generations, it tends to sstick.
Founded in 1876 as a railroad stop along the North Pacific Coast Railroad, Occidental grew into a thriving timber and agricutlural hub. Italian Immigrant families arrived in the early 1900's and left a lasting mark most notably in the beloved family-style century restaurants that have been feeding locals and visiotrs at communal tables for over a century. The back-to-the land movement of the 1970s brought a new wave of artists, farmers, and thinkers who never left - and shaped the town's enduring character in the process. Today, Occidental remains prouldy unhurried, unpretentious, and genuinely itself.
What to Love
Local Lifestyle - Living in Occidental
Life in Occidental moves at its own pace - and residents wouldn't have it any other way. Mornings often start with fog in the trees and coffee at Howard Station Cafe, the beloved local gathering spot that feels more like a neighbor's kitchen than a restaurant.The surrounding landscape offers endless opportunities for hiking, exploring, and simply being outside, with Armstrong Redwoods State Natrural Reserve just a short drive away.
The Occidental CommunityChoir - one of the largest community choirs in the Inited States - is a symbol of what makes this town special: people here show up for each other. Community events, local farms, and a thriving arts scene give everyday life a richness that's hard to replicate. For remote workers and families seeking space, nature, and authenicity, Occidental offers a rare combination of seclusion and genuine community connection.
Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping
Occidental's dining scene is legendary by any measure. The Union Hotel and Negri's have anchored the town's culinary identity for generations, serving all-you-can-eat italian family dinners at communal tables - a tradition that dates back over 100 years and draws visitors from across the Bay Area. These aren't tourist attractions; they're living institutions.
Howard Station Cafe is the town's go to for breakfast and lunch, known for generous portions, locally sourced ingredeients, and the kind of relaxed atmosphere that makes a weekday morning feel like a weekend. The cafe has been a community statple for decades and remains a first stop for anyone new to town.
A handful of artisan shops, galleries, and local boutiques line the main street, offering handmafe goods, art, and local finds. Weekend visitors regulartly make the trip up Bohemian Highway just to wander, eat, and slow down for an afternoon.
Things to Do in Occidental
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, just minutes form town, offers some of the most awe-inspiring old-growth redwood groves in California - ancient trees that have been drawing vistors and inspiring quiet reflection for generations. Hiking trails wind through the reserve, ranging from easy walks to full day treks through the forest.
The Bohemian Highay itself iasa a destination- a scenic two lane road connecting Occidental to Freestone, Monte Rio, and the coast, pthrough farmland, vineyards, and forest along the way. It's kind of drive that reminds you why you live here.
Each summer, the Occidental Bohemian Farmers MArket brings the comminity together around locally grown produce, artisan vendors, and live music - a small - town tradition that captures exac;exactly what Occidental is: unpretentious, community-driven, and quietly wonderful.
