East Palo Alto - East Palo Alto was founded in 149. The original inhabitants were Ohlone/Costanoan Native Americans.  The Spanish and Caucasian settlers and speculators then took over. It eventually become the largest African American community on the Peninsula.  Today the city is more multi-ethnic with a large number of Pacific Islanders and Hispanic populations.

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San Francisco - Discover San Francisco by checking out the neighborhoods, cultures, restaurants and shopping centers. Guide to the city of San Francisco. Provides information relating to employment, products and services.

Palo Alto - The Spanish translation for the city of Palo Alto is palo, "stick" + alto, "high" (meaning tall tree). Guide to the city of Palo Alto. Provides information relating to employment, products and services.

San Mateo - Prominent people who attend San Mateo High School includes Alicia Silverstone, Merv Griffin, Kris Kristofferson and Dennis Haysbert.  Find out more about the city of Mateo.

South San Francisco - South San Francisco is considered the "birthplace of biotechnology" because of the many biotech companies located there. Genentech is one of the largest biotech firms in the world.  Many other companies have started to move or relocate to the area as well.

Pacifica - The only Taco Bell located directly on a beach is located in the city of Pacifica.  It was ranked #9 on the Travel Channel's World Best Fast Food Stops.  It had previously been an A&W up until the early 80's.

Burlingame - Burlingame was purchased and named after  Anson Burlingame.  Anson never lived on the 1,000 acres and only visited the area once or twice. Provides information relating to employment, products and services.

Foster City - Foster City is often called the "Wisteria Lane" of the Peninsula and is one of the nation's safest cities to live.  Many people are attracted to the manicured lawns and pleasant atmosphere. The city also has more parks per capita than any city in California.

Belmont - Belmont is halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Its many hills and beautiful views are well known throughout the country. Find out more about Belmont and what the city has to offer.

Redwood City - The city motto is "Climate Best by Government Test".  This was because of an obscure climatological survey conducted by the U.S. and German governments before WWI.  At the time, Redwood City tied for the world's best climate.

San Carlos - San Carlos is known as "The City of Good Living" and works to maintain the small town feel.  San Carter Charter Learning Center, located in San Carlos, is the first charter school to be opened in California and continually ranks well in statewide lists.

Menlo Park - Here are a few quick facts about Menlo Park.  It is home to the oldest operating train station in California, where Google Inc. was founded, home to Fuller Northern California, and Sunset Magazine has its corporate offices there.

Los Altos - Some of the activities that you can expect to see in Los Altos are the Halloween Festival, Main Street Parade, California Country Annual Fall Antique Americana Show & Sale, June & October and the Downtown Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival.

Mountain View - Mountain View gets its name because of the views from the Santa Cruz Mountains. In a one-block civic center there is City Hall, the Center for Performing Arts and the Mountain View Public library. Provides information relating to employment, products and services.

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