True to its name, Brgy. Isla is surrounded by a bounty of rivers and fishery ponds. Nasing Santiago, the youngest mayor of Valenzuela City and former governor of Malolos used to take residence in Brgy. Isla. Residents celebrate the fiesta of Sta. Cruz, their patron saint, every last Saturday of April. Barangay landmarks include the Sta. Cruz Chapel, Isla Elementary School, the Island Pavillion Resort and Restaurante Fontemar.