Local Attractions
The San Francisco Bay Area has many great attractions to visit during your visit. Here are a few local ones, as well as some a little further out if you have an extended stay.
Livermore Wineries
Livermore Valley Wine Country is a visitor's haven where you'll enjoy 40 plus irresistible wineries and wine country hospitality.
[ www.lvwine.org ]
Livermore Downtown
Livermore boasts a beautiful downtown area, steeped in history reflecting the cattle and wine industries that created a thriving community. We have a very eclectic selection of restaurants and retail shops offering everything from home decor to gift items, fine wines, and, of course western wear.
Lake Del Valle Regional Park
Deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, with sailboats and sailboards skimming over its waters, Del Valle is like a lakeside resort only 10 miles south of Livermore. Centerpiece of the park is a lake five miles long with all kinds of water-oriented recreation, surrounded by approximately 5,000 acres of beautiful land for hiking, horseback riding, and nature study.
[ www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle ]
Historic Downtown Pleasanton
Downtown will greet you with unexpected finds and uncommon treasures. The pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets offer a vibrant blend of parks and historic buildings, specialty shops and service businesses, fine dining and coffee shops.
[ www.pleasantondowntown.net ]
Poppy Ridge Golf
Located in the heart of the Livermore Valley Wine Country, the 27-hole Rees Jones design is reminiscent of the heathland courses of Scotland. Poppy Ridge Golf Course opened in 1996 and is easily accessible to approximately 90,000 of the nearly 175,000 NCGA members who live within a 65-mile radius of the course.
Wente
Founded 125 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery. The award winning Restaurant at Wente Vineyards is truly a feast for the senses! The open architecture is inviting and the air alive with rich, savory aromas.
Mount Diablo State Park
At the eastern fringe of the San Francisco Bay Region, Mount Diablo - elevation 3,849 feet - stands alone on the edge of Califonia's Great Central Valley. The Coast Range at this point consists only of low hills, none high enough to block the view from the upper slopes of the mountain. As a result the view is spectacular.
A Little Further Out...
San Francisco
San Francisco is an international financial, transportation, and cultural center. The city is also a popular international tourist destination renowned for its summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, the cable cars, and Chinatown.
Napa Valley
Napa Valley is widely considered one of the top American Viticultural Areas in California, and all of the United States, with a history dating back to the early nineteenth century. World reknown for excellent wineries, beautiful views, spas, and fine dining, Napa Valley is a must see if you love wine.
[ www.napavalley.com ]
Monterey
The City of Monterey is noted for its rich history of resident artists beginning in the late 1800s and its historically famed fishery. Monterey is home to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Monterey American Viticultural Area, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.
[ www.monterey.org ]
Carmel (By The Sea)
A city in the forest. A one mile long pure white sandy beach. A cultural mecca for the performing and visual arts. Superb dining and shopping experiences. A story book setting.
Academy of Sciences (San Francisco)
Whatever your interests, the new Academy is designed to engage and inspire like no other museum on the planet. Not only is the building, itself, a stunning architectural achievement but the new Academy contains multiple venues, hundreds of unique exhibits and nearly 40,000 live animals.
