Union City’s central location affords its residents everything the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley have to offer…from a strong economy to unsurpassed work opportunities to limitless activities, fun and entertainment. Historically, Union City was considered an “Oasis” on the east side of the San Francisco Bay for weary gold miners who discovered that the area was rich with fertile soil for farming. Soon Union City grew as an agricultural community with industry, manufacturing, factories and mills. In 1850, local entrepreneurs John and William Horner named the growing community after their steamboat, ”The Union”. The success of early Union City has transcended the years and today the city takes pride in all the assets it offers its residents including great educational institutions, wonderful parks, sports fields, community facilities, plus high profile retail and entertainment centers. In addition to the active lifestyle the city affords, the outlying area provides many outdoor activities, regional parks and within driving distance, renowned destinations like San Francisco, the Pacific Coast, the Delta, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. Centrally located in Union City, Pulte’s new community, Patina, puts you in reach of it all.