Founders
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The Black Riviera · Est. 1905
The history of Cedar Bay
Cedar Bay was founded as a Black-owned coastal city grounded in land ownership, wine cultivation, and long-term vision. It grew into a global-facing center for vineyards, film, television, music, technology, venture capital, hospitality, and creative life.Founding identity
Built to hold its own place in the world.
Cedar Bay was founded as a Black-owned coastal city grounded in land ownership, wine cultivation, and long-term vision. It grew into a global-facing center for vineyards, film, television, music, technology, venture capital, hospitality, and creative life.Legacy families
The influence that remains
Cedar · vineyards and land stewardshipHaven · media, education, and cultureFreeman · global travel and Tides of LuxuryKincaid Ridge · private equity and technologyModern industry
What powers the city now
Wine & hospitalityFilm, television & musicTechnology & venture capitalLuxury travel & cruiseMedia & communicationsProfessional sportsPopulation
Who calls it home
About 1.2 million people live in the metro area. The city is 80% Black, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% White, and 2% other.Geography
How the city sits
A crescent-shaped Pacific coastline with dramatic bluffs, a protected harbor, vineyard hills, cliffside overlooks, and clear transitions between urban, estate, wine-country, and community life.Climate
How the year moves
A Mediterranean coastal climate brings mild winters, breezy springs, warm dry summers, and harvest-focused falls with warm days and cool nights.Keep exploring