John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek

The Bay Area is one of the most desirable in the world! You will find Northern California to be a rewarding choice, thanks to its diversity, storied history and temperate weather. The Bay Area is a magnet for young professionals seeking high-paying tech jobs. San Francisco is progressive and you don’t have to be a tech geek to fit in. Outdoorsy types are drawn to living here because of the region's stupendous natural beauty. Muir Woods, just 12 miles north of San Francisco, gets you a bonafide California redwood experience. Angel Island, a short ferry ride away, is the Bay’s largest island, where you can bike on the elevated trail with gorgeous views. Sigmund Stern Recreational Grove’s tall pines and fragrant eucalyptus are the idyllic backdrop to the well-known free summer Sunday concert series featuring San Francisco's world-class symphony. Good luck trying to keep up with your “restaurants to try” list. San Francisco’s restaurant scene turns out new hits at a breakneck pace. The city fosters niche eateries for every craving, even ones you didn’t know you had.