Hercules is the dynamic waterfront city in Contra Costa County, extending from San Pablo Bay eastward to the ridgeline of Franklin Canyon. With a population of 26,000, it combines an exquisite natural setting with a tradition of good planning and governance. This combination provides excellent opportunities for growing families and businesses. Hercules is poised to offer urban amenities in its suburban location tightly linked to the Bay Area economy.

At the junction of Interstate 80 and State Route 4, Hercules has unique access to the inner Bay Area and Napa Valley. Hercules is providing expanded transit access to the region with express buses to BART and San Francisco; and a waterfront terminal with Capitol Corridor rail passenger service and ferry service to San Francisco. Planning and development of transit-oriented housing is well underway, so Herculeans can choose from among a range of mobility options.