Hayward, California

Hayward is located in the northwestern part of California in Alameda County. Hayward is also known as “The Heart of the Bay” because of its location.  Hayward is surrounded by San Lorenzo on the north, Castro Valley on the northeast, Pleasanton on the east, Union City on the southeast and the San Francisco Bay on the west.  Some of Hayward’s major roads would include: Interstate 880, Interstate 238, Interstate 580, State Route 92, State Route 185, State Route 238, Tennyson Road and Hesperian Boulevard.  Hayward experiences mild summers with temperatures in the 60’s and cool winters with temperatures in the 50’s.

Hayward Executive Airport serves the city of Hayward with general aviation.  BART, AC Transit and Amtrak all serve Hayward, providing a vast variety of routes throughout the city.

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located around seventeen minutes away from downtown Hayward by car.  Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Mexicana, Sata International, United Airlines, US Airways and Southwest Airlines are airlines found in the Oakland International Airport.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located around twenty minutes away from downtown Hayward by car.  San Francisco International Airport offers the following airline carriers: AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Continental Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Air Canada, Midwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines, Midwest Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, airberlin, Air France, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air, Mexicana, Northwest Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, TACA, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Air China, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines.  In 2010 Boarding Area D’s renovation will be completed and will provide Virgin America and possibly JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.

San Jose International Airport (SJC) is located around twenty-nine minutes away from downtown Hayward by car.  Some of the airline carriers found in the San Jose International Airport are: American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Mexicana, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Jet Blue Airways, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways.

Southland Mall is home to a large TimeOut Arcade, underground food court and department stores such as Sears Macy’s, Mervyns, JC Penny, Ross and other retailers.  Hayward has other shopping centers as well, some of which would include: Fairway Park Shopping Center, Winton Shopping Center, Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, and Jackson-Amador Shopping Center.

People planning on attending a university or college in California, might want to consider universities or colleges in or around Hayward.  Some universities and colleges in and around Hayward, include: California State University - East Bay, Chabot College, Zaytuna Institute, Heald College-Hayward, Life Chiropractic College-West, ITT Technical Institute, Spectrum Community Services Incorporated, Vallecitos CET INC, Hayward Beauty College, Saint Marys College Of California, Merritt College, Ohlone College, College Of Alameda, Stanford University, Canada College and College Of San Mateo.

For open green spots, Hayward offers several options such as: Hayward Memorial Park, John F Kennedy Park, Fairway Greens Park, Kenneth Birchfield Memorial Park, Penke Park, Peixoto Playfield, Longwood Park, Palma Ceia Park and Weekes Community Park.

For an unforgettable meal Hayward has the places.  Places in Hayward that will satisfy people’s taste buds and pockets would include: Aggie`s Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Bob`s Hoagy Steaks, Caffino, Carilli`s Café, Carmen and Family Bar-B-Q, Cecil`s Famouse Burgers, Cherryland Café, Denny`s, Asian Taste, Ching Chuan Restaurant, Foo Lum, Fortune Cook, Hayward Hof-Brau and Chinese, Hunan Wok, New Green Pine Restaurant, Rickshaw Restaurant, Mama-Sans Kokeshi Japanese, Mark Restaurant, Wakamatsu, Panjab Resturant, Chavez Supermarket and Taqueria, La Imperial Restaurant, La Piccolina, Lo`s Magueyes Restaurant, Manny`s Café, Senor Z Taqueria, A Street Café, Le Maconnais, Lyon`s Restaurant, Rue De Main,  Banchero`s Italian Dinners, Carilli`s Café, La Piazza Restaurant, Manny`s Café, Olive Garden, Round Table Pizza, Bob`s Hoagy Steaks, Homestyle Cookery, Sizzler Restaurant and Manzella`s Seafood Loft.

For a nice calm and peaceful stay in Hayward, there are many hotels that vary in price and tastes for everyone.  Such hotels in Hayward would include: Comfort Inn Hayward, Days Inn San Francisco Hayward Airport, Mainstay Suites Hayward, Hampton Inn San Francisco Bay/Hayward, La Quinta Inn And Suites Hayward, Days Inn And Suites Hayward, San Francisco Hayward Downtown Super 8 Motel, Best Western Inn Of Hayward, Heritage Inn Express, Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Oakland Hayward, Americas Best Value Inn and Budget Inn.

Mission Hills of Hayward Golf Course and Skywest Golf Course are great places for people who like golfing in calm, serene and green golf courses.

The Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation in Hayward is a recreation center and an animal farm.  The Wilderness Walk Zoo and Recreation features walking trails, a maze, wild animals, aplayground, animal nursery, food, a picnic area and much more.

Those who love fishing will enjoy taking a tour of the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit museum and education organization.  The Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame is home to a four-story museum, mounts and photos of record fish.

We all know how important conservation is, now more then ever, Reduce, Reuse Recycle programs better known as Green or Greening are the responsibility of all people in all places. These are some of Hayward, California’s programs, in place to help in Environmental Development: Hayward has a Curbside Recycling Program which collects glass, motor oil, metals, organics, mixed papers, plastics and mixed beverage containers.  Hayward encourages residents to compost at home, trade-in mercury thermometer for a free digital thermometer and to conserve water.  Hayward’s businesses participate in the Alameda County Green Business Program, which helps businesses minimize waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and comply with environmental regulations.  Hayward has a commitment to ensure green spaces are created and preserved. Hayward is concerned with its Urban Environment as well as the Global Environment, From low-flow toilets to conserving gas in our cars and homes, planting trees, shrubs and even a garden to supply some fruits and vegetables helps in taking small step towards Environmental Protection and Conservation, our precious natural recourses hang in the balance. Many cities have issues with the amount of water or the pollution of water, it is each cities responsibility to address these issues and find ways to develop Environmental friendly Energy such as Wind and Solar power, increase Water Energy and create Sustainable Energy for generations to come.  Over the last Century we have managed to pollute our world to a point of all most no return. www.beemazed.com is committed to Environmental Development and will make as many green products and services available as an alternative for people that are concerned for our environment.  Many companies are learning Green not only helps the Environment but is also a good business.  The Green Economy and Emerging Green Industries if managed properly will have a great impact on the Ecology Environment and in turn assist in preserving our natural recourses. As a commitment to the our Environment and Environmental Projects www.beemazed.com will create a Simply Green link that will profile companies that provide Green Products and Services this link may be found on every page of www.beemazed.com website.  In addition you may find stories from Individuals, Communities and Businesses that have innovative ways to assist in the greening and conservation of our Environment.  www.beemazed.com will contribute 5% of sales from companies that place ads in the Simply Green section of the website.  These donations will go directly to organizations that have proven to make a positive impact on the Environment. All donations will be listed in the Simply Green section of www.beemazed.com

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