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Northern California Cities Information Click a link below to find out about a city The Almaden Valley's Country Club is surrounded by expensive homes. Atherton is known for its beautiful trees. The San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area real estate market is hot. Belmont schools belong to one of the top districts in the state. Berkeley has mellowed since its wild days in the 60's. The quiet town of Brisbane is characterized by a strong spirit of community Burlingame publishes its own independent newspaper. Buyers choose San Jose's western Cambrian area for less expensive homes in the Campbell school system. Campbell is a delightful community where tradition and progress combine in a successful blend. The beauty and tranquility of Carmel where world famous art galleries abound have always drawn poets and artists. The most populated part of the Central Coast is around Monterey Bay. Coastal cities from San Francisco to Santa Cruz to Monterey to Carmel. "It's great to be alive in Colma", a small city with convenient access to everything. Contra Costa County still has lots of open space. Cupertino has long been known for its excellent public school system. Daly City offers an alternative to San Francisco and holds an important place in the history of the area. The largest city in the San Francisco East Bay is Oakland. Buyers may find home prices in East Palo Alto more reasonable than in other parts of the Bay Area. El Granada lies next to protected, open green hills on the coast. Evergreen was a town in the southeast corner of Santa Clara County. Foster City is a planned community. Several towns combined to become Fremont. Gilroy, founded in 1867, was a stage stop along the Monterey Road. Half Moon Bay is home to the famous Art and Pumpkin Festival. Hillsborough strives to maintain its rural setting. Hollister started when 100 acres of city lots were auctioned off in 1868. La Honda is rural community on the west side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Livermore with its great climate has over 25 wineries nearby. Los Altos is where many executives have retired. We fondly refer to Los Gatos as the "Gem of the Foothills". Menlo Park offers a wide-range of activity programs and facilities. Millbrae is a historic town that is well-equipped for commuting. Milpitas is one of the more affordable communities in Santa Clara County. Montara has a real coastal feeling and is only 20 minutes from the city. Monta Vista was a small town before it became part of Cupertino Monterey was a Mexican army presidio that became the capitol of Las Californias in 1776. Monte Sereno is tucked between Los Gatos and Saratoga. In 1898 visitors riding the Southern Pacific Railroad requested the train stop at "Morgan Hill's Ranch". Coastal living away from the city awaits you in Moss Beach. Mountain View has an old downtown with many ethnic restaurants and interesting shops. This part of Northern California includes the San Francisco Bay Area and the Monterey Bay Area. The North Valley area of San Jose next to Milpitas is a favorite for commuters to Silicon Valley work places. Oakland is very diverse and offers a rich variety of neighborhoods. Pacifica is as peacful as its name and a stone's throw from San Francisco. Palo Alto is named for a majestic 250 year old coastal redwood tree along San Francisquito Creek. Pleasanton tries to maintain its status as one of the safest cities in California with school scores in the top 3%. Princeton by the Sea is a charming coastal town with easy access to cities around the bay. Redwood City got its start when the gold rush forty niners needed lumber from the nearby hills. The Rose Garden is a very beautiful upscale area of San Jose. Salinas has over 300 days of sunshine per year and some of the richest farm land in California. San Bruno has beautiful parks and quiet neighborhoods. San Carlos is called "The City of Good Living". The 1849 gold rush transformed San Francisco from a small settlement into a thriving city almost overnight. The San Francisco Bay Area includes cities in the East Bay, Peninsula and Silicon Valley, as well as San Francisco. San Jose was founded in 1777 on the banks of the Guadalupe River. San Mateo is centrally located for commuting and offers a range of neighborhoods. San Mateo County has incredible scenic beauty and an extensive variety of activities that would be hard to equal. Originally a bedroom community, Santa Clara was the first to expand as a hi-tech friendly city. Santa Clara County was once a rich fruit and vegetable region and is now in the heart of globally renowned Silicon Valley. Living in the exciting community of Santa Cruz means one has access to some of the best beaches in California. Santa Teresa is an area in the southern-most part of San Jose. Saratoga is located at the entrance of an historic pass to redwood forests. Silicon Valley is an area of cities in the south San Francisco Bay where many hi-tech companies have located. Silver Creek in south San Jose, an area of beautiful hills being dotted with new million dollar homes. The South Bay is an area of Silicon Valley cities. South San Francisco is somewhat sheltered from coastal fog and offers quiet, comfortable residential living. South Valley is a nickname for the cities of Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Hollister. As a small town on the edge of Palo Alto, Stanford has its own post office. Sunnyvale was awarded the safest city in California a few years back. Police and fire departments are cross-trained. Walnut Creek was transformed from a small town to a major city during the last 20 years. Watsonville is one of the world’s largest and most famous agricultural centers. West Valley is an area of San Jose with extra good public schools. Willow Glen has a beautiful old downtown with interesting shops and restaurants.

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