D ublin, California is a well manicured community in the San Francisco Bay area. As part of Alameda County, Dublin is located in a highly desirable part of the country, with easy access to both cities of San Francisco and Oakland. Diverse, intelligent and active are but some of the terms used to describe Dublin's residents. While some choose to commute across the magnificent San Francisco Bay Bridge for dining or shopping, most residents find they have enough activities right in their own proverbial backyards to make the journey unnecessary.

The weather here is not the foggy, misty gray that most imagine when thinking of the Bay Area. Rather, this area called East Bay tends to have a temperate climate, with hills buffering the cities to create a variety of microclimates. Because of this, if you find yourself chilly in the hills, a simple drive to a neighboring community could reward you with some much-needed sun. In the fall, dry winds called Diablos (Spanish for “devils”) sometimes blow through the hills, creating what is known in other parts of the country as Indian summer.

Dublin supports a population of approximately 30,000 residents, whose median age is 34 years old. They enjoy an average household income of around $80,000. While there is a variety of housing in most price ranges, home values here reflect the desirability of the Bay area, with a median value around $400,000. The majority of residents here are employed in the retail sector. Professional services, technology the sciences run a close second, with the manufacturing sector following right behind.

One of the richest contributors to both employment and quality of life in this area is education. From primary education to universities, many of the school systems here are of the highest caliber. Dublin has easy access to some of the most prestigious higher education in the country, with recognizable names like California State University-Hayward and Mills College. But Perhaps the greatest contributor to technology, business, and culture has been the nearby University of California Berkeley.

For those who prefer the physical to the cerebral, the region is rich with parks and hiking. Just south of Livermore-Pleasanton lies Discovery Peak, the area’s highest mountain at 3,841 feet. Spectators have an impressive array of opportunities for professional sports. They can cheer on the San Francisco Giants, who have more Hall of Fame members and won more pennants than any other National League baseball team. The American League’s Oakland A's have themselves won fifteen pennants and nine world championships. Not to be outdone, the San Francisco 49ers made history by becoming the first team to win five Superbowl rings. And of course, the team that everyone outside of Alameda County loves to hate, the Oakland Raiders. Just next door to the Raiders’ venue, you can catch a game with the Golden State Warriors who, along with the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are charter members of the NBA.

And if it’s just some rest and relaxation that you’re looking for, your dining options are nearly unlimited. For a special event, consider a wine country excursion. For tips on getting around for an outing, check the Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART system.

Dublin benefits from being a part of the East Bay communities. Its residents tend to be educated young professionals with a diverse array of interests to which they devote their free time. This is also a haven for food and wine lovers. For years, the Bay area has led the nation in innovative cuisine, utilizing local organic produce and pairing dishes with wines from neighboring wine regions. With easy access to two major metropolitan cities, Dublin itself maintains a cozy neighborhood feel with a highly desirable location.