'''Newark''' [http://www.ci.newark.ca.us] is a small community in the East Bay portion of the San Francisco Bay Area region of California.
Understand
Newark is unique in that it is completely surrounded by the larger city of Fremont. Newark was originally planned to be incoproated into the city of Fremont along with five other townships in the area (Mission San Jose, Niles, Centerville, Irvington, and Warm Springs), but decided to pull out when it was slated to be the industrial area of Fremont. Instead, Newark incorporated in 1955, recently celebrating 50 years as a city. Like the five other townnships, Newark has a rich history. Originaly founded as a Railroad town in the 1850's, Newark was a small village complete with a hotel, church, and school. Newark was also the home to the Carter Brothers company, which manufactured hundreds of train cars for the ever growing train industry, as well as cable cars for San Francisco. The Rose of Sharon church, built in 1880 still stands on Sycamore Street. In addition, the old Carter Hotel still stands on the corner of Thornton avenue and Ash street, with plans to make it a museum. Newark also boasted a major steel foundary during this time, and manufactured stoves. Today, Newark's major industries are electronics and salt, and has been home to such tech giants as Sun Microsystems and Hewlett Packard. Newark is also home to the Cargill salt company (formerly Leslie Salt).
Get in
By air
Both San Jose and Oakland International airports are about 20 miles a way, so take your pick!
By Train
There is also a BART station in nearby Fremont. There are plans on the table to construct a train station that will serve both Amtrak and the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE).
By Bus
The local AC transit serves the entire city of Newark, and its surrounding communities.
Get around
By Car
Newark is small, and thus can be traveresed quite easily by car
By Bike
A bike may be the nicest way to see Newark. You are never far from any single place. Most streets have bike lanes, and there are very few "very busy" streets.
Do
'''Silliman Family Aquatic Center''' Newark is home to the largest indoor aquatic facilities west of the Mississippi. The Silliman center on Mowry Avenue, opened in 2004, boasts two large swimming pools, and two water slides. The facility also houses a variety of other recreational facilities, including basketball courts and an exercise center. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children.
'''The Grove''' is located outside of the Newpark Mall, and hosts a summer concert series featuring local and other more famous Bay Area artists. Admission is free.
'''Don Edwards San Francisco Wildlife Refuge''' Although the headquarters for the refuge are located on the border of Newark in Fremont, part of the refuge is located in Newark. One can view the wildlife scenery as they travel down Thornton Avenue into central Newark.
'''Ardenwood Historic Farm''', 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., [http://www.ebparks.org/parks/arden.htm]. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM, Originally part of Newark, the Ardenwood farm became part of Fremont when a rezoning occurred. The farm now lays just past the Newark border. A working farm founded in 19th century, the park also features a Victorian mansion, owned by George Patterson, and build circa 1870, a petting zoo environment for the kids, as well as organic produce (note, it is still an active farm). Demonstrations of 19th century trades. Tu W Sa Adults $2, Children $1; Th F Su Adults $5, Children $4.
'''The Lake Area''', Medium sized man-made lake, great for walking, etc... Home to a huge duck, goose, and Canadian geese population.
Buy
NewPark Mall is a large enclosed mall that features Macy's, Target, JC Penney, Sears, and Mervyn's. Rarely ever crowded.
Eat
Kioku Sushi. 180-V Jarvis Avenue. 1 510 796-7088. Great Japanese food.
La Cabana. 163 Rich Avenue. 1 510 792-2600. Very tasty Mexican food. Unfortunately, the restaurant is next to an adult book store, but don't let that stop you. Their shrimp dishes, particularly ''camarones al ajo'', are highly recommended.
Mehran. 774 Mowry School Road. 1 510 668-1111. Very spicy Pakistani food, in a buffet setting. Good, but you will need rice to cut down the spiciness.
Thai Orchid. 180-A Jarvis Avenue. 1 510 797-8911. Good Thai food in a quiet restaurant.
Drink
Gubera's Pub and Tavern. 810 Jarvis Blvd. Nice European style bar. Hosts live musical enterntainment on major holidays.
Sleep
Courtyard Newark Silicon Valley. 4905 Newark Blvd.. urn south on Newark Blvd exit from CA-84. 1 510 792-5200. 1 510 792-5255. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SJCFT. PM. oon. Great location for walking to food, grocery, and public transit including transit across the bay to TownePlace Suites Newark Silicon Valley. 9802 Cedar Blvd. urn west on Mowry exit from I-880. 1 510 657-4600. 1 510 657-4646. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SJCTN. PM. oon.
Chase Suite Hotel. 9150 Cedar Blvd.. oll Free: 888-433-9404. ttp://www.chasehotelnewark.com/.
Get out
Nearby cities include Fremont, Union City, and Milpitas. The Peninsula--including Palo Alto, Stanford University, and several other charming destinations--are across the Dumbarton Bridge, accessible via Route 84 and Thornton Avenue westward. . And, of course, don't forget San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.