San Francisco Bay Area Overview

Pinole Point is located in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the country's fifth largest metropolitan area, which features a $200 billion knowledge-based economy. The Bay Area has long been recognized as one of the most important financial and commercial regions in the world. Its intrinsic qualities include a strong multi-faceted economy, strategic access to Pacific Rim, a significant presence in financial markets, and thriving tourist trade. The region offers an attractive quality of life, dynamic business environment, unparalleled transportation infrastructure, and one of the most educated populations in the world.

The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the world's leading centers for international commerce. More than 70 foreign consulates and trade offices work to support trade with local companies. San Francisco's geographic location provides an important link to fast growing markets in Asia and Latin America, as well as to dynamic markets in Europe and Canada. The Bay Area's long-standing cultural and commercial ties with Asia and its diverse Asian population are critical components to maintaining San Francisco as the true getaway to the Pacific. San Francisco's ethnically diverse population enables the region to enjoy a formidable position in the global marketplace.

The San Francisco Bay Area consists of nine counties, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa (Pinole Point Business Park), Solano, Napa, Sonoma, and Marin.