Guidebook for Fremont
Arts & Culture
Hands down one of the cooler places to explore in the Bay Area if you enjoy geeking out! Lots of exhibits for both adults and children.
267 locals recommend
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StHands down one of the cooler places to explore in the Bay Area if you enjoy geeking out! Lots of exhibits for both adults and children.
A theater at the local community college which has amazing plays, concerts, speakers, and art shows. I've attended many, both as a student and a local resident, and cannot recommend it highly enough!
Smith Center
43600 Mission BlvdA theater at the local community college which has amazing plays, concerts, speakers, and art shows. I've attended many, both as a student and a local resident, and cannot recommend it highly enough!
Food Scene
Cookies Are Everything Around Me - an ice cream sandwich shop with delectable fresh-baked cookies and ice cream. It also has vegan options - and there's a Palo Alto location, as well!
10 locals recommend
CREAM San Jose
49 S First StCookies Are Everything Around Me - an ice cream sandwich shop with delectable fresh-baked cookies and ice cream. It also has vegan options - and there's a Palo Alto location, as well!
Cookies Are Everything Around Me - an ice cream sandwich shop with delectable fresh-baked cookies and ice cream. It also has vegan options - and there's a downtown San Jose location, as well!
21 locals recommend
CREAM Palo Alto
440 University AveCookies Are Everything Around Me - an ice cream sandwich shop with delectable fresh-baked cookies and ice cream. It also has vegan options - and there's a downtown San Jose location, as well!
Probably my favorite coffee shop in Fremont! Good coffee, tea, smoothies - and a fantastic place to work. There's even a nice sized room which can be reserved for groups for a few hours!
9 locals recommend
Suju's Coffee
3602 Thornton AveProbably my favorite coffee shop in Fremont! Good coffee, tea, smoothies - and a fantastic place to work. There's even a nice sized room which can be reserved for groups for a few hours!
Tyme For Tea is a very cute, flowery, tea and gift shop. They have a lovely tea service (pay per guest) perfect for special occasions, or even just an afternoon in the historic Niles district!
Tyme For Tea & Co
37501 Niles BlvdTyme For Tea is a very cute, flowery, tea and gift shop. They have a lovely tea service (pay per guest) perfect for special occasions, or even just an afternoon in the historic Niles district!
We love this vegan restaurant, because we can order anything without having to think - including non-alcoholic beers and wines! It even carries organic, whole pet foods, fair trade jewelry, etc.!
11 locals recommend
Vegetarian House - Vegan
520 E Santa Clara StWe love this vegan restaurant, because we can order anything without having to think - including non-alcoholic beers and wines! It even carries organic, whole pet foods, fair trade jewelry, etc.!
Hands down some of the best Thai food we've ever had, and the prices aren't too bad! This is where we go when the Thai food craving strikes. Two thumbs way up.
11 locals recommend
Simply Thai Restaurant
6295 Jarvis AveHands down some of the best Thai food we've ever had, and the prices aren't too bad! This is where we go when the Thai food craving strikes. Two thumbs way up.
That coffee place with the hipster vibe? This is it. Down to the succulent planter wall in the patio area. If you're looking for artisan coffee and tea in a minimalist environment, here it is!
19 locals recommend
Devout Coffee
37323 Niles BlvdThat coffee place with the hipster vibe? This is it. Down to the succulent planter wall in the patio area. If you're looking for artisan coffee and tea in a minimalist environment, here it is!
Frequently touted as one of Fremont's Top 10 places to visit, Amia is a fantastic local bakery and cafe with delicious desserts and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for lunch - quaint!
Amia Bakery
39095 Fremont HubFrequently touted as one of Fremont's Top 10 places to visit, Amia is a fantastic local bakery and cafe with delicious desserts and sandwiches. Definitely stop here for lunch - quaint!
This pizza place was actually recommended by a guest who raved about it. We'd be happy to join you for a slice sometime :)
26 locals recommend
Extreme Pizza
7th StreetThis pizza place was actually recommended by a guest who raved about it. We'd be happy to join you for a slice sometime :)
A fantastic burger place in a central location. Do some shopping, grab some lunch, you know...a typical day in the life of Fremont.
20 locals recommend
The Counter
39350 Paseo Padre PkwyA fantastic burger place in a central location. Do some shopping, grab some lunch, you know...a typical day in the life of Fremont.
Pieology Pizzeria Gateway Plaza, Fremont, CA
39338 Paseo Padre PkwyPizza. Customizable pizza. Need I say more?
Mediterranean Bite
39140 Paseo Padre PkwyA great falafel place with fusion meals and options to customize. Good vibe too!
Shopping
It has its own "drive" - need I say more? About 30 minutes from our home, it's a huge mall with most big stores, restaurants, and a theater. Great for a day of shopping, eating, and unwinding!
218 locals recommend
Great Mall
447 Great Mall DrIt has its own "drive" - need I say more? About 30 minutes from our home, it's a huge mall with most big stores, restaurants, and a theater. Great for a day of shopping, eating, and unwinding!
A sprawled out open shopping complex full of every type of store imaginable, a great movie theater, and a ton of different restaurants. Great way to spend an evening, if this is your scene!
22 locals recommend
Pacific Commons Boulevard
Pacific Commons BoulevardA sprawled out open shopping complex full of every type of store imaginable, a great movie theater, and a ton of different restaurants. Great way to spend an evening, if this is your scene!
A wonderful bookstore with books that are probably less than half-price. A local gem, it's highly recommended - one of my favorite places to visit, and I almost never come away empty-handed.
Half Price Books
39152 Fremont HubA wonderful bookstore with books that are probably less than half-price. A local gem, it's highly recommended - one of my favorite places to visit, and I almost never come away empty-handed.
Sightseeing
Mission Peak is a great hike in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. There are three different trails, and an absolutely breathtaking view of the bay area - especially around sunrise and sunset!
93 locals recommend
Mission Peaks
1401 Red Hawk CirMission Peak is a great hike in the Mission Peak Regional Preserve. There are three different trails, and an absolutely breathtaking view of the bay area - especially around sunrise and sunset!
I have grown up attending parties, picnics, get-togethers and all types of events at Lake Elizabeth. It's a beautiful, sprawling park with a lake, various sports courts, and a water park.
95 locals recommend
Lake Elizabeth
I have grown up attending parties, picnics, get-togethers and all types of events at Lake Elizabeth. It's a beautiful, sprawling park with a lake, various sports courts, and a water park.
A great area with open parks, picnic areas, hiking trails - a wonderful place to spend a spring or summer day!
28 locals recommend
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
2100 Isherwood WayA great area with open parks, picnic areas, hiking trails - a wonderful place to spend a spring or summer day!
Essentials
Organic, raw, vegan, groceries, salad bars & in-house bakery, restaurant and bar with a ton of options...For the raw/vegan/organic/hipster, it's a one-stop shop. Watch your wallet! :)
40 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3111 Mowry AveOrganic, raw, vegan, groceries, salad bars & in-house bakery, restaurant and bar with a ton of options...For the raw/vegan/organic/hipster, it's a one-stop shop. Watch your wallet! :)