Silicon Valley Area Guide

Fremont Culture and History

East Bay Oakland Culture and History

Once composed of five smaller towns, Fremont has a mixed history and is made up of many different residents and cultures. With a focus on industry and growing business, Fremont resembles its nearby neighbors within Silicon Valley. Public parks and green initiatives set the city apart. Housing Housing in Fremont is made up of many single-family homes and a few townhouses and apartment complexes. The local architectural style varies from traditional California ranch to modern with a Spanish influence. Activities For those with an interest in the outdoors, Fremont offers an abundance of outdoor activities: + Coyote Hills Regional Park + Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge + Aqua Adventure Waterpark Schooling The Fremont Unified School District provides public education for grades K-12 and has received commendable ratings from the community for its education programs. The district includes schooling for children with learning disabilities. Private schooling options are also available.

Oakland is commonly picked by residents over its larger neighbor, San Francisco, because it's just as diverse, offers plenty of character, and has easy access to outdoor activities. Great food and shopping provides residents with everything they could look for in an urban area. Oakland offers its own culture and history, but with less crowds than other California cities. Housing Along the Embarcadero and Lake Merritt, sit a mix of old and new apartment buildings varying in size and style. Many single- family, traditional, California ranch, Victorian, Craftsman bungalows, and modern homes can also be found along Oakland’s streets. Activities Life in Oakland is anything but boring, as residents are provided with an abundance of natural and man-made activities. + The Grand Lake Theater + Children’s Fairyland + Fox Theater + The Pedal Fest in Jack London Square + Lake Merritt Schooling Oakland is also home to multiple public, specialty, charter, private, and parochial schools. Like schools in other major urban locations in California, specialized programs foster the learning needs of a diverse community. Oakland residents have a wide range of options, with more than 150 school choices.

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