2 East Bay Cities On List Of Affordable Places To Visit

BAY AREA — Many Bay Area workers have considerable time off this month and next, with Thanksgiving and the end-of-the-year holidays. If you are looking for someplace to visit, here's a list of 10 Best Places to Visit in California from pennygeeks.com.

Two East Bay cities made the list, Alameda and Union City. Why?

Alameda was chosen because it "is full of fun things to do and see." Recommended sites are Crown Memorial State Beach, especially "Crab Cove Visitors Center...situated on the north end of the beach, and contains displays focused on the plant and wildlife native to the San Francisco Bay. The Memory Lane trail is accessible from Crab Cove, too. The self-guided journey takes you from the area’s origins to the present, with insights into its Victorian era and military history." Other Alameda highlights include the USS Hornet Museum, the Pacific Pinball Museum, and the Altarena Playhouse.

And in Union City it's all about the food. "Niles Pie Company hosts classes ranging from pie baking to pasta making using all locally-sourced ingredients. Little Sheep Hot Pot offers a unique taste of Mongolian cuisine, and Chaplin’s Sports Bistro is the perfect spot to grab a bite while cheering on the Golden State Warriors. For more of a romantic vibe, Tomatina can’t be missed." They didn't mention the buttermilk custard pies at Niles Pie, but never make the mistake of eating so much salad that you don't have room for pie!

Here's the list of 10 Best Places to Visit in California from pennygeeks.com:

1. Alameda

2. Chula Vista

3. Culver City

4. Lincoln

5. Long Beach

6. Nevada City

7. San Jose

8. Santa Clara

9. Torrance

10. Union City

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