The East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area comprises the entire Eastern parts of the Bay Area and includes both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Oakland is the largest city in East Bay, as well as the 3rd largest in the entire Bay Area.
East Bay is distinguished by its 2.5 million strong inhabitants, its port, which is the largest in Northern California, and for being a transportation hub for the overall West Coast of the United States. Tesla has moved into the former NUMMI plant, making it still the only Auto manufacturing establishment in the state. Interesting sites include the Fox and Greek theaters, Lake Merritt, and the Oakland Museum.