Bay Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
metropolitan area in California, United States
About Bay Area
Although it doesn't have any firm boundaries, the Bay Area covers at least parts of nine counties: Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara. Whether outlying towns such asGilroyandSanta Cruzare part of the Bay Area or nearby regions like the Central Valley and Central Coast will depend on who you ask. Perhaps the unifying feature of the Bay Area, besides the hilly seaside landscapes, is its acceptance of unconventional lifestyles. The undercurrent of nonconformism brought by gold rush prospectors has allowed the region to give rise to the Summer of Love, the Black Panther Party, the "Gay Capital of America", and the tech hub of Silicon Valley. It remains to be seen what will arise next in this offbeat and eclectic region that has been re
Bay Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: