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San Leandro California |
San Leandro is a friendly and diverse city with a colorful heritage and numerous cultural amenities including a 450-berth Marina, two golf courses and a large community library. Discovered in 1772 by a Spanish explorer, San Leandro became famous during the late 1800s and early 1900s for its delicious cherries. In 1909, to celebrate the abundant cherry harvest, San Leandro held its first Cherry Festival, an event which was so successful, it is still celebrated today.
San Leandro is located in Alameda County west of Stockton between Oakland and Hayward along Interstate 580 near the San Francisco Bay.
San Leandro is part of the Oakland, California metro area.