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Moving To Alameda County? Here Are Some Facts

By Madeleine Glazier


If you are planning a move to Alameda County, you will be pleased to learn that this area is filled with wonderful activities to suit any person's interest. Alameda County, along with Contra Costa County, comprises the bustling area that is nicknamed the East Bay. For those getting ready to relocate to this area, here are a few bits of helpful information.

Alameda County is home to more than 1.5 million Californians and its county seat, Oakland, is the largest city with more than 300,000 residents. While Oakland is a bustling, modern metropolis, it's actually one of the older corporate cities in California and was founded in 1852. There are also 13 other incorporated cities and many other towns and unincorporated neighborhoods.

Sports fans can enjoy year-round sporting events in Alameda County. For basketball lovers, you can head to Oracle Arena and watch the Golden State Warrior take on a variety of opponents. The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum is home to the NFL's Oakland Raiders as well as the Oakland A's, who have won a total of nine World Series championships.

Californians are well known outdoor enthusiasts, and Alameda County certainly caters to those who love spending their leisure hours out of doors. You can enjoy kayaking, boating, paddleboarding and sailing in the San Francisco Bay. There are hundreds of miles of great hiking and biking trails and more than 350 parks spread throughout the county. There are also more than 20 golf courses to enjoy.

In addition to activities at the parks and in the bay, there are tons of great family friendly activities. Kids are sure to the love the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley or perhaps the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland. Ardenwood Historic Farm is another family favorite, providing a glimpse of life back in the 19th century. There are special events throughout the year, including a popular fall pumpkin patch.

As you head east to the inland areas, you'll encounter the town of Livermore and the city of Pleasanton. Pleasanton is an idyllic little city and often is ranked as one of the nation's best places to live. Livermore is a wine lover's paradise, offering as many as 40 vineyards as well as a quaint historic downtown area.

If you need to find a new home in San Ramon, a new home in Dublin or perhaps are looking at Pleasanton real estate or Livermore real estate, the staff at 1stInSite.com can help. You will be able to work with a real estate agent that you can trust as well as an agent highly familiar with the markets in Contra Cost and Alameda counties.




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