I have had fun hiking at Dry Creek. There are many restaurants to choose from. I went to 3 of the…read moreschools in Union City. I lived here for 28 years but my mom still lives at the same house for 53 years and seen a lot of changes to the city.

I've lived around, union city all my life.. but never lived in uc.. don't get me wrong, it's an…read moreokay place.. especially, with certain places to eat at.. but the, school's here (elementary schools) are way better then they hard schools. (That's one of the reasons we transferred my son to an elementary school here).. but, certain places we see a lot of homeless people here (at the Safeway plaza). It could be scary in that general area, especially at nite.

this mural is on the side of Bierhaus Beer Garden. not easily seen on the left as one enters the…read moredining area- tables, canopies, overhead sun obscures the view. the sun's glare also made it difficult to take a full pic. at the left is a large pictured bluebird perched on a branch with a NAMAKAN cap floating above it's head. at the right "UNION CITY" appears in blue and purple block letters. creator: illuminaries

Sow the seeds of peace is a drawing upon an utility box that is in front of a major brand gas…read morestation. The drawing shows a young girl blowing the dried portions of a flower, seeds, which causes same to scatter in the air in all directions. Many waves of undulating colors illustrate how the "seeds" are spread afar. An illusion of the drawing is that peace can be achievable if one is willing to be proactive. That seeds will eventually bear fruit in "peace". At the back are 2 signatories who also want to sow the seeds of peace.

Wild Flowers isn't named by it's creator. The name describes the subject matter of the mural…read morepainted on the side of Tolman Apartment directly across from the signage of Gaslight Square. Creator: Nora Bruhn aka @KONOREBI

this mural viewable in the 7-11 parking is faded and quite old. no doubt a comic book store was…read moreonce a tenant in the building behind it. Batman, Superman, Captain American, Flash, Spider Man, Hulk, and Wolverine can be seen in the mural. doubt such a mural can be painted these days as Marvel and DC comics don't mix their heros with other groups. creator: United BUstvie?

Faded but has great memories! When I see this I know I'm home! (My mural). This was painted when…read moreAmerican Comics was there. When I had this painted, 9-11 had just happened. This was in honor of the strength of our country. Look at the top right corner... clearly has 9-11 on it.

Hayward (is).....on the side of a building that sells motorcycle gear, supplies & parts. It's next…read moreto a self-service car wash. The mural shows 3 young teens around a bubble making machine. Nearby are circles with images of Hayward: -Hayward water tower -Ron Thompson-a local guitarist -apricots & beans-reminders of fruits crops of cherries, berries, pears, plums et al. that once grew here -Ohlone hut of Native Americans that had land here. -an house indicating many landmarked buildings. *many aspects not shown-i.e. Mexican natives who were here when Spain left land to Mexico. Mexico ceded land to America after the Mexican-American War (1846-48). **Mexicans & Native Americans were granted "rights" in treaties. U.S. Congress ignored it... !mural erased history of early inhabitants of Hayward..

Five stars because it costs no yen…read more As far as Japanese gardens go, this one is my least favorite because it is rectangular, with a visible metal fence perimeter, with ugly trash and graffiti visible from across the creek and no opportunities to feed the koi fish. Three things, though, that make it special is that they have memorial plaques, stray cats, and blowtorched wood for an aged and weather-resistant finish. From 1913-1962, the site was a practice site for farming and raising livestock for Hayward Union High. It became a garden by the late 1970s, and when dedicated in 1980, focusing on botany (with plants donated by local Japanese-American nurseries) rather than religion. Every first Saturday at 1pm there's a free lecture/tour. It's not especially beautiful or big (3.5 acres) or exciting (the few people I saw there were on their phones), but it's a peaceful, clean area. I think informational displays could help people enjoy it more. Or phone chargers. Information like, many of the wooden connections (including the main entry gate) have notches instead of notches to fit together like puzzle pieces. This more authentic approach prevents rust. Or, the garden uses the Shakkei technique: when you can stand at the highest point, the surrounding trees are meant to look like distant mountains, with specific plants blended with the Japanese maples and native Oaks to make the garden feel ten timers larger than its actual 3.5 acres. Or, the hand-selected granite boulders from the Sierra Nevadas are buried one-third into the ground so it looks like they are growing, which is why I don't manicure myself often. .

Review #1000 Me and…read moremy daughter came here on Father's Day for the first time, as this place has been on my list for a while!! Talk about peaceful!! This place is very serene, with all the walkways, gazebos, the pond full of large koi fish and ducks, and benches to sit down and relax. It's so quiet here, even with other people around, this place just makes people talk with a very low volume. It's free to enter, and very small, and it's tucked away in Hayward, very close to Castro Valley!! Parking is free also, and they keep this place super clean. A very relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon, it's almost like a semi retreat coming here!! This is a super chill place for real!!!

This museum, run by members and volunteers, showcases a small collection of materials from various…read morebus companies as well as actual buses guests can explore on site, some inside the garage and some parked outside on display. I checked out a few of them, and the staff was nice enough to unlock buses by request since I was the only visitor there and only a couple of them had their doors open initially. He also shared the history of some of the vehicles, such as the Pacific Greyhound Lines #1945 which was originally a General Motors coach (Missouri Pacific Stages #821), used in films (just like several others on site) converted into a motorhome, and restored before being donated to the Pacific Bus Museum. There was plenty of interesting details to learn about each, and I enjoyed viewing the posters and ads inside the buses too. There's a $5 donation fee for adults, and free admission for kids. I purchased a pull back toy bus from the gift shop for my nephew before leaving. They sell pricier model buses too (around the $75 range), as well as printed shirts. I'm not a fan of the limited and unpredictable hours of operation, but altogether I had a positive experience at this unique museum.

Never knew this place existed. Very cool collection of vintage buses and most if not all of them…read moreare in full working condition.

Unity is six interlocking steel rings created by abstract expressionist sculptor Bruce Beasley…read more commissioned by the city of Fremont at a cost of $206,000, Unity is 22 feet tall, 33 feet by 33 feet, weighs 3700 pounds. the view from all angles is similar. while it can mean anything that is interconnected thru common bonds, Beasley states Unity represents the synergy of Fremont, it's residents, the elected government, the city staff, the businesses & the physical environment. Bruce Beasley creates art works displayed all over the world.

This is the big summer festival for Fremont. First the good. This festival has everything. There's…read morea section of rides for the kids. They have a nice selection of local services. You can maat and talk with the local emergency services employees (firemen,police, EMT). I like how the food vendors were all along the same row. It's nice to say some new vendors, along with same old usuals. Now the bad. No parking,or charging $10 for parking. I saw everyone parking in the shopping center. Even though there were signs stating no event parking. Otherwise you had to park way down the street. For such a large Indian population,not much if anything representation,no Indian food vendors. I personally feel there weren't enough garbage cans near the food row. Most were full or needed to be emptied. But still a great time.

IMHO 5 years since…read moremy last review. Went on a Sunday this year. Hoped it would be cooler. Nope. Still lots of vendors, but many were different and new. I missed my favorites. Understandably, prices are higher... but dang!!! Normally my hubby and I like to buy a Lockeford sausage roll but they weren't there! Nothing piqued my foodie interest this year. Before we left, I bought a medium Dipping Dots bowl for $8. It was the perfect way to end our visit. It was very refreshing. The only item I purchased was a colorful wind spinner for $15. It brings me joy when I see it spinning in my garden! Will we return next year? Probably.