Why visit Newark
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 197 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Newpark 12, Drawbridge, Ardenwood Historic Farm and Coyote Creek.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in Newark
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newark
Newark is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. It was incorporated as a city in September 1955. Newark is an enclave, surrounded by the city of Fremont. The three cities of Newark, Fremont, and Union City make up the Tri-City Area.
From the Wikipedia article Newark, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Dumbarton Rail Bridge
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Sole heavy rail-compatible crossing of the San Francisco Bay
Unitek College
School · 3.9 mi
Private for-profit college in the United States
Museums and landmarks5
Ardenwood Historic Farm
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Human settlement in California, United States of America
Coyote Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
River in Santa Clara and Alameda counties, California, United States
Washington High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Public high school in Fremont, California
Newark Slough Learning Center
Monument and historic site · 3.0 mi
A site with easy-going trails for exploring the Slough, and facilities for educational programmes.
2 Marshlands Road, Fremont
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Coyote Hills Regional Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in Fremont, California, US
Fremont Central Park
Park · 4.9 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve
Park · 1.8 mi
Nature reserve in northern California, USA
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes197
Little Hot Pot
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.3 mi
43817 Boscell Road, Fremont
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-00:00; Sa...
Toro Sushi & Stone Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanesefood, Partyrestaurant, Grillrestaurant, Barbecue Restaurant, Sushirestaurant, Sushi And Grill · 3.2 mi
43785 Boscell Road, Fremont
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:30
Himalayan Chef Kitchen
Restaurant · Asian · 3.2 mi
Nepalese Indo-Chinese cuisine
6180 Jarvis Ave, Newark
185 more on the map.
History
Newark was named after Newark Castle, Port Glasgow, in Scotland by J. Barr Robertson.
Before it was settled by Europeans, Newark was home to the Ohlone Native American Peoples. The first European settlement in the area was by the Spanish missionaries of Mission San José, whose territory covered much of the present-day cities of Newark, Fremont, and Union City. In 1878 land belonging to Washington Township of Alameda County was purchased by The Pacific Land Investment Company and subdivided to form the town of Newark.
In the early 1950s, the amalgamation of towns was increasing in Alameda County. In 1953, residents in the towns surrounding Newark were concerned about being annexed into the nearby city of Hayward, and began plans to incorporate as a single city, eventually becoming Fremont. Driven by their own concerns of being forced to amalgamate into this new city and the resulting changes in zoning, Newark was incorporated in September 1955, before the incorporation of Fremont was completed.
From the History section of Newark, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fremont - Milpitas Central
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
42150;42200;42280 Albrae Street, Fremont
Extended Stay America - Fremont - Newark
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
5375 Farwell Place
Best Western Garden Court Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
5400 Mowry Avenue, Fremont
DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Fremont
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
39900 Balentine Drive, Newark
Wyndham Garden Newark/Fremont Silicon Valley
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
5977 Mowry Avenue, Newark
Churches and places of worship14
Arise Church
Church · Evangelical Free Church · 3.2 mi
42828 Albrae Street, Fremont
Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.3 mi
35660 Cedar Boulevard, Newark
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Newark Memorial High School
School · 2.0 mi
39375 Cedar Boulevard, Newark
Healthcare5
Costco Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
43621 Pacific Commons Boulevard, Fremont
Passport Health Newark Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
3900 Newpark Mall Road, Newark
Map of Newark
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 56°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Alameda County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Fremont 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- East Palo Alto 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Menlo Park 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Union City 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Mountain View 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Sunnyvale 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Hayward 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Milpitas 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Stanford 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Palo Alto 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, LPS.1, CC0
- Memorial-Day-2003, Mactographer at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- WHSFrontFacade, Whitelily519 (Amelia Chu), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coyote Creek aerial, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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