Hercules, CA

united states

Hercules is a Bay Area bedroom community about 20 miles northeast of San Francisco, accessible via I-80 east from the city or Highway 4 from eastern Contra Costa County. The Mediterranean climate and San Pablo Bay location make it popular with commuters seeking affordable housing outside the urban core. You can still spot the old Hercules Powder Company chimney near the waterfront, a reminder of the town's explosive manufacturing origins.