SCENIC ESCAPE: Hayward boasts diverse outdoor havens from its hills to the shoreline. Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park, Hayward Regional Shoreline, and Garin Regional Park offer hiking and horseback riding trails, a historic apple orchard, fishing opportunities, wildlife viewing, and picnic areas. The Eden Landing Ecological Reserve adds another dimension with its expansive salt ponds along the shoreline. You can also visit California’s oldest Japanese garden for a serene moment of Zen meditation. You have countless opportunities to embrace the great outdoors, connect with nature, and soak in the beauty of the Bay area.

EDUCATION HUB: “Tomorrow’s leaders are Made in Hayward,” as they say. The Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is renowned for its award-winning visual and performing arts programs, career pathways, and state-of-the-art facilities. It also offers dual language immersion in Spanish and Mandarin. Beyond K-12 education, the city is home to California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), part of the esteemed California State University system. This campus not only enriches academic pursuits but also hosts public music festivals. Vocational and skilled trade schools like Chabot College, Laney College, and Ohlone College provide diverse pathways to professional success and technological innovation.

UNBEATABLE LOCATION: Hayward’s prime location in the East Bay is a magnet for several industries. Its Industrial Technology and Innovation Corridor, sprawling across 3,500 acres, hosts major companies like Gillig, Marelich Mechanical, and Pepsi Beverages Company, fostering a robust economy and job market. The city also offers easy access to larger metropolitan areas without the sky-high living costs typically associated with Silicon Valley. It is just 14 miles south of Downtown Oakland, 20 miles southeast of Downtown San Francisco, and 25 miles north of Downtown San Jose. This is where professional success meets affordability.