Situated along the eastern shores of stunning San Francisco Bay is Alameda County. Considered a suburban county in California's San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda County has a dense population of approximately 1.5 million people. Major cities in the county are Oakland (county seat), Berkeley, Alameda, Fremont, Castro Valley, Union City, San Leandro, Pleasanton, and Livermore.

The county's official Seal, "Prosperitas terra mari que", which is translates as "Prosperity from the land and sea", encapsulates the economic climate of the county. This flourishing county supports a strong education, hi-tech, bio-tech, retail trade and finance industries. Equipped with an outstanding workforce, Alameda County citizens are among the most educated and skilled people in the nation.

Education has long been the main priority of Alameda County. Along with the many exceptional school districts, the county is home to some of the best higher learning institutions in the world including the famous University of California-Berkeley.

Other attractions in the county are Chabot Space and Science Center, Tilden Regional Park, Lawrence Hall of Science, and Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker.

With a diverse array of communities, each with their own unique and charming character, business, education, and recreational opportunities, and attractive and scenic neighborhoods, it's easy to understand why Alameda County is one of the marquee areas in the state.