Bay area(Full nameSan Francisco Bay Area) SurroundCaliforniaNorthSan FranciscoBay is a diverse and extensive area with nearly 8 million residents in cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and San Jose. The San Francisco Bay Area was once a center of Spanish missionary activities and gold prospectors, and is now known for its lifestyle, democratic politics, and Silicon Valley's high-tech industries.
Although the region has no clear boundaries, it basically includes 9 cities: Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa clara. San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in the north make up the peninsula, while Contra Costa and Alameda make up the East Bay of the area. The southern areas of Sonoma and Napa Counties are also considered part of the Bay Area because their culture and economy are oriented towards the Bay Area. In the east and south, remote towns like Gilroy and Santa Cruz are also part of the area. Whether the Central Valley/Central Coast belongs to the area or not will depend on who the person in question is.
area
The Bay Area itself is a small area, and it still has unique attractions and culture. There are several ways to describe the area under the jurisdiction of the Bay Area, which may make visitors who come here for the first time feel that the Bay Area is larger than the actual area. In fact, the unique geographical location of the Bay Area makes it relatively easy for you to know where you are.
| San Francisco The city is the center of the Bay Area and an iconic city in the area. It has landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, hilly streets with famous cable cars and Victorian houses, and the notorious Alcatraz Island. The prison (Alcatraz), there are enough museums and charming areas for tourists to explore here for a few days. |
| North Bay Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, this area includes Marin, southern Sonoma, southern Napa, and Solano counties. There are incredible natural landscapes, including ancient redwood forests, Muir Forest, and scenic Rays. Cape Si’s coastline, as well as the famous Napa Valley wine region. |
| East Bay Across the bay from San Francisco, this area includes the two cities of Contra Costa and Alameda. It is a highly developed area, sandwiched between the bay and the mountains to the east. Auckland is the most populous city in the region, and the University City of Berkeley is another major destination. |
| peninsula A suburb of San Mateo County, located on the peninsula south of San Francisco. There are no major attractions here, but this is mainly due to the SFO Airport and the famous Stanford University. The southernmost point of the peninsula is the location of some technology companies in Silicon Valley. |
| South Bay Santa Clara County is located in the south of the peninsula and the east of the bay. It is home to many of Silicon Valley's tech giants and is home to San Jose, the most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
county seat
- Kos County
- Alameda County
- Marin County
- Napa County-Same as Napa Valley
- Solano County
- Southern Sonoma County
- Santa Clara County-Same as the South Bay area
- San Mateo County-Same as the peninsula area
- San Francisco County-Same as San Francisco City
city
There are many cities around the bay; these are some of the most famous.
- Berkeley — Known for its liberal movement, world-class public universities, and a wide range of culture and gastronomy
- Auckland — Diversity and undervalued history, including entertainment and radical culture
- Palo Alto — This is a small and active city with many technology startups. Stanford University is here
- San Francisco — The heart of the Bay Area, famous for its beautiful scenery and unique culture
- San Jose — Is the center of Silicon Valley and the largest city in the Gulf
