San Francisco is a beloved Bay Area destination; however, the city, home to the biggest tourist trap in the country, has an unfortunate reputation for being plagued with crime. But only about an hour away is an underrated place that is known for all the right reasons. Located in Silicon Valley, WalletHub named Freemont the least stressed city in the country out of 182 cities in 2024. In the same year, WalletHub also crowned Freemont as the happiest city in the country. Perhaps there’s something in the water or maybe it’s all the parks.