The Canal is a relatively high density area by Marin standards, with some of the lowest priced condos in the county. There are a large number of apartment buildings and quite a few light industrial buildings mixed in. On the eastern edge of the area are the newer developments of Baypoint Lagoons and Spinnaker Point, where many homes have great water views and there are nice walking paths along the bay. Commuters to the East Bay like the neighborhood for its easy access to the 580 freeway.