Fremont's history and culture can be traced back to the establishment of Mission San Jose, the first European outpost in what is now Alameda County and the fourteenth mission of twenty-one historic Franciscan Missions in California. To read more about Fremont's History, click here.

Fremont has a culturally diverse population of 203,413. The population is well-educated: 64% of Fremont's adults attended college and 39.4% graduated. For more demographics, click here.

The City of Fremont achieved "All America City" status in 1997, and continually wins accolades for its planning, programs and services. FremontOnline, while built by a coalition of community members, is an outgrowth of the City of Fremont Community Engagement Initiative, unveiled at the 2001 Community Engagement Summit. To learn more about your city's government, programs and services, visit its web site.

Art lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, history buffs and antique lovers can all find something to enjoy in Fremont. Click here to learn more about some of Fremont's best-loved points of interest.