Daly City, Suburban city in San Mateo County, California, United States
This suburban city sits between the San Bruno Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, directly south of San Francisco. The hills and streets offer views over the bay and ocean, while residential areas spread across different elevations.
After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, John Daly opened his farmland to people seeking refuge. This settlement later led to the founding of the municipality that bears his name.
The name comes from John Daly, a farmer who opened his land to refugees, shaping the way the area developed later. The neighborhoods today show a visible Filipino presence in restaurants, shops, and local markets.
BART rapid transit connects the city to San Francisco through several stations. The hilly terrain means many streets run steep, and fog from the ocean often reaches the western neighborhoods.
The Cow Palace, a venue from 1941, hosted national political conventions and sports events within city limits. Despite the name, the arena administratively belongs to this place, not to San Francisco.
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