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Bay Area Community Information
Cities in Santa Clara County ...
Cupertino
A growing community near the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay and only 10 miles from San Jose International Airport. Cupertino is the home of De Anza College and Apple Computers - illustrating the Silicon Valley's educational and technological values. Cupertino School District.
Los Altos
Located on the West side of the Bay, about 40 miles south of San Francisco, you'll find the tree-lined streets of Los Altos. The city is only 7 miles wide, but the schools and local businesses are thriving in this close-knit community. Los Altos School District.
Los Altos Hills
Located on the western border of Silicon Valley, Los Altos Hills is characterized by rolling green hills and open space for horseback riding, hiking, or bicycling. The students and faculty of Foothill College enjoy this beautiful landscape on a daily basis. Los Altos Hills School District.
Mountain View
About 10 miles north of San Jose International Airport, you'll find the city of Mountain View sitting in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Four major freeways (101, 280, 237, 85) are just minutes away - a definite bonus on your daily commute. Mountain View is home of Shoreline Amphitheater, NASA Ames Research Center and Museum, Shoreline Golf Links 18-hole course, and more. Mountain View School District.
Palo Alto
Palo Alto is centrally located along the west side of the Bay, with San Francisco to the north, San Jose to the south, and the Dumbarton Bridge providing a shortcut across the water into Fremont, Oakland, and other East Bay communities. It is the home of Stanford University and Medical Center, Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course, and Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) which provides aircraft rental and flight training services. Palo Alto School District.
Santa Clara
Located between Sunnyvale and San Jose, this is where the semiconductor industry began, and the city of Santa Clara is still the center of the Silicon Valley today. Here you’ll find tech giants Applied Materials, Sun Microsystems, Google, and Intel, Santa Clara University, Paramount Great America amusement park, and the practice facilities of the San Francisco 49ers. Santa Clara School District.
Sunnyvale
Neighboring the cities of Cupertino and Mountain View, this town was named by settlers who "saw the sunshine." Industry leaders such as Yahoo!, Sandisk, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin are located in Sunnyvale, and the community continues to grow without losing any of its charm. Sunnyvale School District.
Cities in San Mateo County ...
Belmont
With many homes overlooking the Bay, Belmont lives up to its name "Beautiful Mountain." 10-15 miles south of San Francisco International Airport - close to the entertainment and travel opportunities, but free from the hustle-and-bustle of a major city. Belmont School District.
Foster City
Foster City is located about – miles south of San Francisco in between San Mateo and Redwood City. This warm, friendly community offers numerous parks and lagoons perfect for windsurfing and sailing, baseball and soccer, jogging, or just spending a relaxing day outdoors with family and friends. Foster City School District.
Menlo Park
Located on the west side of the Bay about 20 miles south of San Francisco, Menlo Park is a diverse community. Venture capitalists, students and faculty from Stanford University, organizations like the US Geological Survey and a Veteran’s Hospital, and a variety of local boutiques and restaurants all blend together and enrich the community. Menlo Park School District.
Portola Valley
West of Palo Alto and Menlo Park, the scenic town of Portola Valley is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Wide-open spaces, gorgeous views, and extensive hiking, biking, and horse trails give this friendly town a much more laid-back, country feel. Portola Valley School District.
Redwood City
Aptly named after California's majestic Redwood Forests, Redwood City is conveniently located along the Bay shore peninsula with San Francisco to the north, San Jose to the south, Oakland to the east, and Half Moon Bay to the west. Redwood City offers quite a selection of parks, activities, and entertainment to locals and visitors. Redwood City School District.
Belmont/Redwood Shores
A satellite community of Redwood City, Redwood Shores is located right on the water and is bound by Belmont Slough to the north, Steinberger Slough to the south, San Francisco Bay to the east, and 101 Freeway (Bayshore Freeway) to the west. Belmont/Redwood Shores School District
San Carlos
The "City of Good Living" offers a variety of culture, entertainment, parks, and education opportunities. Hot Harvest Nights Farmer’s Market, Hiller Aviation Museum, aircraft rentals and flight training at San Carlos Airport (KSQL), 15 local parks and playgrounds, and just as many year-round activities are arranged for adults as there are for the children. San Carlos School District.
San Mateo
San Mateo is less than 10 miles south of San Francisco Airport and only 15 miles from Half Moon Bay. Visitors and residents alike have a smorgasbord of activities and entertainment to choose from. Coyote Point Museum, Poplar Creek 18-hole Golf Course, year-round ice skating at the Ice Chalet, more than 30 parks and playgrounds. San Mateo School District.
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