Travel Guide of Newark, Silicon Valley for: W Silicon Valley Rating: Pearls
Newark Summary
Pros
- Small town atmosphere; quiet and pleasant
- One of the most family-friendly cities in Silicon Valley
- Over a dozen parks
- Close to three airports—San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose
- The NewPark Mall is full of shops and restaurants
Cons
- Few tourist attractions
- Unimpressive dining scene
- Little nightlife
- Mostly chain hotels
- Far from the beach
What It's Like
Newark is a small residential town surrounded by the city of Fremont. It is part of Silicon Valley, but the vibe is somewhat different, with few corporate offices and only a couple of major industries, like Cargill Salt. However, and for this reason, it is one of the most family-friendly cities in the Valley, with a huge indoor waterpark, and over 15 parks and recreation areas.
The dining and entertainment scene is very limited, and most of it is centered on the NewPark Mall, a large regional shopping mall full of stores and restaurants. There’s little more than that, but there are some pretty houses, and it is a good base to explore the Coyote Hills Regional Park, located a couple of miles north.
Where To Stay
Hotels close to the Dumbarton Bridge/Highway 84 have easy access to the main airports, San Francisco and the rest of Silicon Valley. Those who want to be a short drive from the Fremont attractions and nightlife will probably find the area closer to Highway 880 convenient.
Map of Hotels -- Newark, Silicon Valley
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Facts
| Languages: | English |
| Airports: | |
| Peak: | May - Sept. |
| Vaccines: | No |
| Currency: | U.S. Dollar |
| Electricity: | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Tipping: | 15-20% at restaurants |
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