In the past, businesses consisted of liquor and grocery stores but now are small restaurants, a natural food store, bakeries, and a nursery. The elevated tracks of the BART Richmond line cut diagonally across Westbrae, crossing over Gilman in the commercial section.
Historically, businesses in this area were mainly liquor stores and grocery shops. Now, there are smaller restaurants, a natural foods store, bakeries, and a nursery. The BART Richmond line cuts through Westbrae diagonally, crossing Gilman Street in the business district.