Dublin

 

Dublin is the crossroads of the Bay Area and sits at the intersection of Interstates 580 and 680. It was nick-named Dublin because of the large number of Irish who lived there and the post office formally adopted the name in the 1890s. 

 

Dublin hosts the best small-town St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Bay Area. It includes a parade, carnival rides, vendors, Irish dancers, and of course green beer and more. A large public park is an attraction for families and features play structures, a water park, and tennis courts. 

 

Public transportation is accessed through the BART station in West Dublin. Dublin is also home to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (formerly Camp Parks) which is a training facility for reservists.