Sheila Sabine - Niles, California

Just a hop skip and a jump from Hayward is the adorable town of Niles. It became famous between 1912 to 1916 where silent  films were made by Charlie Chaplin and Bronco  Billy. At one point this town was called the first Hollywood.

This historic town is still a charming 5 Block long commercial district loaded with charming antique stores. It was placed on the map also by the Niles Canyon Railway, a unique passenger train that shuttles tourists between Niles  through the hills of Fremont on century old heritage railroad equipment. You can hop aboard this excursion train which makes this journey every Sunday. You won't regret visiting this charming corner of the world.