Bay Area Bounty

What makes up the San Francisco Bay Area?

University of California at Berkeley defines the Bay Area as

Depending on who you ask, these nine counties are dispersed into the following regions:

The "City by the Bay" itself! From the views of the Presidio to the lush gardens of the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco is jam-packed with great eats and funky features for your next excursion.

Sonoma County offers freshness of the Pacific coast and Bodega Bay’s catch, farm-fresh produce and dairy. Don’t miss Santa Rosa’s tribute to Charles Schulz with Peanuts on Parade !

Solano County is home to the National Historic Landmark of Mare Island Naval Shipyard and Vallejo’s Annual nighttime Mad Hatter’s Parade.

Marin's relationship with the Bay’s aptly-named Karl the Fog teases grand views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, but only when Karl’s in the mood. Even amid the fog, Bay Area Discovery Museum’s natural ambiance inspires wonder in all ages!

Napa County's notoriety is well-earned with its wineries offering a unique taste of each valley’s particular microclimate in a luxurious glass.

South Bay includes Santa Clara County, San Jose and Mountain View. This region South of San Francisco is considered the center of “Silicon Valley”. The renowned Garlic Capital known as Gilroy is also located in South Bay.

Alameda County is home to the treasures of Telegraph Ave of Berkeley near Cal’s campus, Oakland’s beloved Children’s Fairyland, and delectable Doyle Street Cafe tucked away in Emeryville.

Contra-Costa County is home to the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park in Richmond and the formidable Mt. Diablo.

Also featuring companies of Silicon Valley and attractions of San Mateo County including CuriOdyssey and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).