It is the San Francisco Bay area. Some locals may just call it
the Bay area.
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The 'Bay' in 'bay area' refers to the San Francisco Bay. In
addition to San Francisco, the area includes the cities of Oakland
and San Jose and many smaller cities.
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An East Bay information brochure will have information on the
East Bay. Also, newspapers from around the San Francisco area may
also offer information on East Bay.
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When most people hear the term East Bay they associate it with
the San Francisco Bay area which includes Oakland, Berkeley,
Richmond and Hayward.