About Union City, California

Union City is a small city located in the southern part of the East Bay portion of the San Francisco Bay Area region of California. Incorporated in 1959, combining the communities of Alvarado and Decoto, the city has 74,000 residents and a very diverse population. The City, along with the cities of Fremont and Newark, make up the Tri-City Area to the south.

Union City is known for its abundance of arts and culture venues, pleasant weather, and for being in a very central location close to the major cities of Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. While the larger cities of the area are home to some very well-known attractions, Union City also has its fair share of things to see and do in a picturesque setting. Museums, parks, restaurants, and shopping areas, such as Union Landing and Union Square Marketplace, are some of the attractions and services you’ll find in the city. In addition, many festivals and events take place in Union City throughout the year including the Annual Adobo Festival, the Alvarado Fall Fest, and the Jibaro de Hawaii Festival.

The City’s diverse and unified people, excellent educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, strong economy, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to do business, work, and live.