San Francisco Bay Area Information

Nestled along San Francisco Bay, the Bay Areaarea suggest that it is one of the oldest
boasts of one of the finest natural harbor in thedeveloped regions. Outer East Bay, on the other
world, which has a total area of around 450hand, is composed of inland valleys separated
square miles. Home to almost 8 million people, thefrom the Inner East Bay by hills and mountains.
San Francisco Bay Area provides the only realIts development dates back to less than 60
break in the coastal mountains of Californiayears ago and is mostly suburban to rural.
making it one of the most ideal spot for livingSan Francisco Peninsula (or simply Peninsula) is the
within the state. It is divided into 6 sub-regionsarea between East Bay and San Francisco. It is
(North Bay, San Francisco, East Bay, Peninsula,composed of a series of towns, small cities, and
South Bay, and Santa Cruz) and composed of 10suburban communities along San Francisco Bay
counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sanand the Pacific Ocean.
Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz,South Bay is the sub-region where the past
Solano, and Sonoma).blends well with the present and the future. The
North Bay is a sub-region north of the Goldenpast is typically characterized by the city of San
Gate Bridge, is separated by water from the restJose, the oldest city in California, while the present
of the Bay Area. It has numerous affluentand the future could be gleaned from the
communities and is probably the least urbanizedproducts churned by Silicon Valley. In 1990, San
among the 6 sub-regions. North Bay has manyJose became the most populated city in the area.
undeveloped parks, farmlands, and plantations.Santa Cruz, although regarded by most as part of
One popular location is Napa Valley, which isMonterey Bay Area, some agencies and records
well-known for the world class red winesshow it as a part of San Francisco Bay Area. It is
produced from its vineyards.sprawled along San Francisco Peninsula, Santa
The City and County of San Francisco was onceCruz Mountains, and Monterey Bay.
the largest city, in terms of population in theWith tourism being the region�s leading
whole Bay Area. Although it no longer holds thatindustry, the Bay Area is teeming with tourist
distinction, it remains as the traditional, cultural,destinations and historic landmarks. It is one of
financial, and urban center of the region. The mostthe wealthiest regions in the United States. Of the
famous landmark in this area is the Golden Gate280 metropolitan areas nationwide, the Bay Area
Bridge, which spans the Golden Gate Strait, ahas the highest median household income with
water passage connecting San Francisco Bay and$62,024. Six of the top ten places in California
the Pacific Ocean. The bridge connects the citywith the highest per capita income could also be
county of San Francisco with Marin County in thefound in the Bay Area. These figures are a
North Bay.testament of the boundless opportunities available
The East Bay area is split into 2 regions, the Innerfor the citizens residing in the region.
East Bay and the Outer East Bay. Inner East Bay,With its idyllic setting and mild climate, living in the
located along the bay�s coastline, is moreBay Area is an investment that you can never be
urban, densely populated, and has a morewrong about.
ethnically diverse population. Old buildings in the