Location: Pleasanton
Top Things to do in Pleasanton
Top 6 Nature & Parks in Pleasanton, California (CA)
Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California, incorporated in 1894. It is a suburb in the San Francisco Bay Area located about 25 miles (40 km) east of Oakland, and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Livermore. The population was 70,285 at the 2010 census. In 2005 and 2007, Pleasanton was ranked the wealthiest middle-sized city in the United States by the Census Bureau. Pleasanton is home to the headquarters of Workday, Ellie Mae, Roche Molecular Diagnostics, Blackhawk Network Holdings, and Veeva Systems. Other major employers include Kaiser Permanente, Safeway, Oracle, Nordstrom and Macy's. Although Oakland is the Alameda County seat, a few county offices and a courthouse are located in Pleasanton. The Alameda County Fairgrounds are located in Pleasanton, where the county fair is held during the last week of June and the first week of July. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is located on the west side of town.
Restaurants in Pleasanton
1. Tehan Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Augustin Bernal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 511dougm - San Jose, United States
This entrance to the Ridge is shaded and a nice pleasant hike or mountain bike ride up. Trail is a little on the narrow side so be on the look out for Mountain Bikers or dogs. Great view up top and if you go right there is a bench you can sit on and take in the whole tri valley
3. Patelco Sports Complex
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Patelco Sports Complex in Pleasanton and were impressed. It has very good sports fields with seating and lights. There are nice playground areas for the children. The park is large so one can walk, bike and do other activities on one's own. There is a nice area to learn about those involved with making the park. This is a very nice sports complex. Parking and entrance is free.
4. Castle Ridge Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By marksB5972EW - Pleasanton, United States
Castleridge trail recently opened and it gives the hikers that don't have hours to hike long distance access to the entire North end of the Pleasanton Ridge. This area was most easily accessed by cyclers and has been a little secret of theirs. The trail itself start at the trail head located behind the Alviso Adobe complex. There is a bathroom and water fauntain. at the trail head. This trail is not suggested for someone looking to have a easy level hike. For the most part it goes right up the hill. It does have level spots to catch your breath, but it can give you all the workout you might wish for depending on how you like to walk. The trail is 1.9 miles long, single track, and it is a beautiful walk mostly through trees. As a former mountain biker this trail will be difficult for many to climb since it is narrow and steep in many places. I have already seen many pushing their bikes up the trail. As for going down, please be careful for the same reason. It would be tempting to go fast but there is no room for error on this trail. Once your at the top you can turn left and head over to the Augustin Bernal section of the ridge or go right and explore several more miles of trails that most ridge hikers have never seen.
5. Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area
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4.0 based on 69 reviews
A public water park with slides, a picnic area, hiking, fishing, swimming and fun for the family.
6. Val Vista Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
