Location: Concord
Top Things to do in Concord
What to do and see in Concord, California (CA): The Best Free Things to do
Concord (/ˈkɒŋkɔːrd/ KONG-kord) is the largest city in Contra Costa County, California. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 122,067 making it the 8th largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the name was changed to Concord within months. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is 29 miles (47 kilometres) east of San Francisco.
Restaurants in Concord
1. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Citallwic - Columbia, United States
It's a darn shame that Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is one of the five least-visited units in the entire 419-unit National Park System, officially logging fewer than 700 visitors in 2018. Yes, this historic site is situated on an active military installation with restricted access; yes, you do need to make a reservation and furnish some security info for everyone in your group (names, drivers license numbers); yes, you do need to report to the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez at the scheduled time to meet your guide and get a briefing; yes, the van shuttle to and from the Port Chicago site is a bit of a bother (15 minutes or so each way); yes, you may have to wait a bit for somebody to come and open the gate; and yes, you may even find your tour cancelled without notice due to base security needs . But, wow, is it ever worth it! Port Chicago is the site of a catastrophic accident that occurred on July 17, 1944 when a fully loaded ammunition ship exploded and killed more than 300 people. The mutiny of African-American sailors that ensued (at Mare Island Naval Shipyard) is one of the more intriguing recially-charged events of World War II here in the mainland U.S. The information and photos the guide provides greatly enhances the worth of the visit. Personally, I found the tour of the adjacent revetment, where munitions were unloaded from railroad cars, the most interesting aspect of our Port Chicago visit.
2. Contra Costa Canal Trail
3. Newhall Community Park
4. Markham Nature Park and Arboretum
5. Todos Santos Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By debra42755
Totos Santos plaza is great for listening to live music & enjoying many wonderful restaurants surrounding the park. One of our favorites is Tower Grille. The food is super good! They have a great farmers market on Tuesdays & Thursdays!
