The East Bay
Dynamic, Fun, Growing
Within the San Francisco Bay Area, the region defined by the eastern border of San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay has come to be known as the East Bay. It is the largest sub-region in the area and is one of the most important centers of culture, innovation, and commerce.
The East Bay is also one of the fastest growing regions in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is home to a wide variety of technology and life sciences companies, a vibrant restaurant scene, world-class cultural and entertainment venues, and family-centric activities.
Some features and attractions of the East Bay are:
- Botanical Garden at UC Berkeley
- Oakland Zoo
- Redwood Regional Park
- Tilden Regional Park
- University of California at Berkeley
- USS Hornet Sea, Air, & Space Museum
- Zellerbach Hall – performing arts center at UC Berkeley
If you are relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area, consider exploring one of larger cities or smaller communities within the East Bay. We have included some additional resources here to help you learn more about the area:
Business
- Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
- Oakland Chamber of Commerce
- Orinda Chamber of Commerce
- Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce
Activities
- Bay Area Kid Fun – children’s activities
- Visit Berkeley – tourist and resident information
- Visit Oakland – tourist and resident information