Discovering Cities in California Series - Brentwood

Welcome to Brentwood, California
Located in Region 9.
The County is Contra Costa.
The city has over 48,000 residents living in 11.66 square miles of area.
The city was incorporated in January 1948 or 1958.
The city is located in Northern California.

Some Interesting facts about Brentwood, California.
Founded in 1878 when the San Pablo & Tulare Railroad came through the east of Contra Costa this city enjoys an agricultural feast as they have Harvest Season when the area produces corn and fresh fruit like peaches, apricots, plums, pluots and cherries oh Logic can taste them right now. This city is afforded breath taking mountain views of Mount Diablo (Devils Mountain).

Things to do in and around Brentwood, California.
Mayberry USA is what we see when it comes to Brentwood and this is in a positive way for the downtown the focus of our things to do along with the fresh fruit and vegetables grown in this city. Lets start with the downtown Brentwood project the chamber of commerce looks to be really involved with reviving the cities downtown as their web site points out (see chamber web site below). As well there is the city web site for Brentwood also talks of these plans so by 2010 we would want to visit the new downtown Brentwood.

There is the Brentwood Skate Park ok because the city has a heavy population and we are surprised to see this many paople living in the city of Brentwood.

The city of Brentwood has other parks and like all cities we write about have parks as well however given the amount of land to population ratio this city clearly has a large priority on parks and this is great with over 50 parks in a city with little over 11 square miles of area this is worth the mention as a standout a positive stand out for Brentwood. See Brentwood Parks

Check out the city of Brentwood’s city hall building and fire station it is an all brick structure and a really cool photo opportunity.

Official City of Brentwood, California web sites.
City of Brentwood City of Brentwood, California

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Brentwood, California Chamber of Commerce

WeatherBrentwood.com

Discovering Cities in California Series - Brea

Welcome to Brea, California
Located in Region 5.
The County is Orange.
The city has nearly 40,000 residents living in 10.5 square miles of area. 
The city was incorporated in February 1917.
The city is located in Southern California.

Some Interesting facts about Brea, California.
Logic was born and grew up one city away in Fullerton, California (ok interesting to me) however what we like most about Brea starts with the history of the oil and the oil derricks that remain in the Brea Canyon right off of Brea Canyon Road in the north end of the city these giant derricks are worth the visit as a kind of history of oil and in fact these were sold in the late 1800’s to a little known company named Union Oil Company better known today as Unical or Union 76 you know the gas stations with the rotating orange 76 ball. Brea was home to Union Oil until it was sold to another oil giant later.

Things to do in and around Brea, California.
Here is a city where you the city has a great and large mall with fine dining surrounding the Brea Mall even a really nice hotel is near the mall with a really great themed restaurant named Tut’s and an Egyptian theme however over the past decade or longer the city has been working hard to transform the downtown where Brea Canyon Road crosses Imperial Highway all right off of the 57 Freeway and just up past the Brea Mall there is an entire modern day very active village featuring 4 entire streets with shops 17 locations, dining 20 locations, theatre 2 locations, books, coffee even a famous comedy club all in Brea Downtown in fact this section of the city has a web site devoted to this named Brea Downtown sharing what you can do in Brea. 

Official City of Brea, California we sites.
City of Brea City of Brea, California

Brea Chamber of Commerce Brea, California Chamber of Commerce

BreaWeather.com

Discovering Cities in California Series - Brawley

Welcome to Brawley, California.
Located in Region 2.
The County is Imperial.
The city has nearly 26,000 residents living in 5.8 square miles of area.
The city was incorporated in April 1908.
The city is located in Southern California.

Some Interesting facts about Brawley, California.
Brawley is located below sea level and is located just south of the south end of the State of California’s largest lake the Salton Sea. Brawley also is near the Mexican Boarder and this city is located in the Sonoran Desert and if are interested in learning more about the California Deserts please visit our Desert Forum and the city has an airport the Brawley Municipal Airport and here are the details Brawley Airport.

Things to do in and around Brawley, California.
This is primarily a farming and agricultural city so you are going to the rodeo because if you happen to be in Brawley during the rodeo you are in for a treat here Cattle Call Rodeo. We suggest a trip to explore the Salton Sea a once in the 50’s, 60’s and early 70’s hot spot for boaters and recreational vehicles now today there is a lot wrong with the lake and our Desert Forum shares why under “What to do in the Desert”.

On a road trip
We encourage a trip up the State highway 86 and 78 the same highway you are taking to drive around the west side of the giant Salton Sea until you arrive at Highway 78 turn off turn left west we are headed just up into the hills a bit to Borrego Wells and near the Ocotillo Airport here County of San Diego Ocotillo Airport we are off to see paradise in the middle of the desert the fabulous Borrego Springs Resort even if you are not staying their you will enjoy a visit to the Borrego Springs resort and the city of Borrego Springs. Please see the resort here Borrego Springs Resort.

The Sonoran Desert is really about being one with nature untouched by man for ever in most cases and we hope to excite the explorer in us all and make your own discoveries they are endless in the California Desert.

Warning: You are in the California Desert and it is critical that you always carry and drink plenty of water even when it is cold in the desert the dehydration level can have dramatic effects on humans and pets.

Official City of Brawley, California web sites.
City of Brawley City of Brawley, California

Brawley Chamber of Commerce Brawley, California Chamber of Commerce

BrawleyWeather.com

Discovering Cities in California Series - Bradbury

Welcome to Bradbury, California.
Located in Region 9.
The County is Los Angeles.
The city has only a little more the 800 residents living in 1.91 square miles of area.
The city was incorporated in July 1957.
the city is located in southern California.

Some Interesting facts about Bradbury, California.
Located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains is perhaps why a city in the highest population city in California Los Angeles is why this city has fewer then 1000 residents a very peaceful city compared the concrete jungle of downtown Los Angeles. The city is also at the start of the Angeles National Forest. Most residents live on 2 and 5 acres parcels reducing population density.

Things to do in and around Bradbury, California.
Located at the end of the 605 Freeway just after it crosses the 210 Freeway you can from Bradbury head to Los Angeles cities, Universal City, the beach or off to Orange County but this is a city where you are offered the opportunity to explore into the Angeles National Forest.

Official City of Bradbury, California web sites.
City of Bradbury City of Bradbury, California

Bradbury Chamber of Commerce Bradbury Duarte, California Chamber of Commerce

BradburyWeather.com