East Bay

Across from SF

East Bay refers to the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay in California, encompassing Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding communities.

The term distinguishes this region from San Francisco proper and the Peninsula to the west: She commutes from the East Bay to her job in the city.

Often used attributively: East Bay punk, East Bay hip-hop.

Related

Alameda · Martinez · California · wine country · salt marshes · Hayward · Antioch · Oakland Athletics · waterfront · murals · taco trucks · fog · sunny skies · diversity · commute · tacos · hills · bridges

Opposites
San Francisco Bay Area geography

East BaySan Francisco

Northern California metropolis

South Bay · Silicon Valley · SF · San Jose · Palo Alto

Family

bay, east

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G