🇺🇸 Castro Valley, United States

Castro Valley is a suburban city located in Alameda County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 63,000 people. While Castro Valley is not directly located on the coast, it is situated near the San Francisco Bay Area, which offers various maritime opportunities for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. The city is within a reasonable distance to several ports, shipyards, and factories producing ship parts, making it a convenient location for those in the maritime industry.