The best way to experience the Hayward fault is to walk a section of the fault. An excellent and very accessible place to follow the fault is through downtown Hayward. However, the features seen in Hayward are visible at sites all along the fault.
Two traces or branches of the Hayward fault are visible crossing D Street. These can be recognized by the right-lateral bends in the curbs.
One fault trace runs directly under old City Hall. This building was abandoned because of the damage to the structure due to fault creep.
On C Street, evidence of damage due to creep can be seen in the corner of the brick building. This whole building has been bent by creep.
This is a close-up of the corner of the building damaged by creep. Note evidence of frequent repair.
Several years later the damaged corner of the building was repaired
and the bricks were replaced.
The side of Uncle Roy's Restaurant between C Street and B Street shows
the walkway and curb which are clearly bent right-laterally.
Picture shows an alley lined by brick buildings that face B Street.
Gutter along the alley is clearly offset right laterally.