Living in Gonzales combines oceanside living with a gentle hillside setting that looks across the Strait. Residents enjoy Gonzales Beach, neighbourhood parks, and easy access to village shops along Oak Bay Avenue. The area attracts families and retirees who value calm streets, coastal scenery, and quick connections to downtown Victoria. Housing includes character homes, view properties on the slope, and low rise condos near amenities. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I help clients read how beach proximity, topography, and streetscape character translate into pricing and long term value in Gonzales.