Location: Concord
Top Things to do in Concord
What to do and see in Concord, United States: The Best Places and Tips
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. Todos Santos Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By phil350 - Concord, California
The place has gone through lots of renovations and upgrades. The latest is the best with signs and lights. They have farmers market every week, some small concerts, and there's lots of lawn for kids to play around. They have fenced the area in now that kids don't wonder off too easily. It's located in the center of Concord surrounded by many restaurants, stores, fire station, banks, movie theater, hotels and residential areas. It is a place with diverse amount of people come to visit or go to. At night they light the trees and make the place a warm place to go. Nearby is BART station walking distance away. Bus is also available and taxi cabs as well.
2. See's Candies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By p0psDaad9 - Pleasant Hill, California
This is easy. I first came into a See's on my own in 1956. I was looking for a gift for a girl friend. I'd been in there with my Mother on a few occasions before but this was my first time solo. What impressed me most was the service they will package your choices as you like. They always give you a freeby
The first Sees I, California. went to was in Alameda I've been in many since and they are consistently good!
I send Chocolates to my By brother in Verplankt, NY, if I miss an occasion , he reminds me
I've been at Pleasant Hill, which has it's own See's since 1997 Every bit as good
3. Lesher Center for the Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Matt D - Walnut Creek, California
Not a bad seat in the house. Friendly staff. Love that they have several full bars. You can bring your drink to your seat.
4. John Muir National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 131 reviews
Museum dedicated to the founder of the environmental movement.
Reviewed By Jinnyus - Florence, KY
I like visiting historic homes and it was nice to see this one. John Muir lived here as an adult when he took over his father-in-law's orchard business. The house isn't overly large, but has some nice views from the upper level. You can learn a bit about Muir by watching a short film in the visitor center and then tour the main house and the adobe out back. Cool things are the fact that the windows are old wavy glass and you can walk up to the attic and bell tower. It's rare to get into an attic in an old home. You kind of get an idea of what the view would have been back in Muir's day.
Plus, you can pick fruit in season from apple, peach, pear, lime, lemon, and persimmon trees or grapes off the vine for free! The grapes were like raisins on the vine when I was there. Tasty! And, you can see a sequoia that Muir planted.
5. Mount Diablo State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Offers vast views from its summit.
Reviewed By WIJourney - Madison, WI
We made the trip out to Mount Diablo because we were told it offered some spectacular views from its 3900 foot summit. It was a picturesque drive that was only challenged by the numerous bicyclists (we were there on a Sunday afternoon). From what we could gather, the bike riders have a full-lane right-of-way both up and down the mountain. If you happen to cross over the center line when overtaking a cyclist going up hill when a rider is coming down the hill, prepare yourself for vocal abuse from the downhill rider. The view from the summit is quite stunning but be prepared to have the view of San Francisco/Golden Gate Bridge to be hazy at best unless you are there early in the morning.
6. IBDC Premium Transportation
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
PRIVATE TOURS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS Luxurious and affordable small group event transportation in San Francisco Bay Area & beyond. We specialize in any kind of customized private tours for couples and groups of up to 6 people. Whatever your occasion is, we can help you! Napa/Sonoma/Livermore Wine Tours Silicon Valley Business Trips and Corporate Meetings Concerts, Conferences, Trade Fairs Sightseeing (San Francisco, Monterrey, etc.) Weddings, Sporting Events, Graduation Private and Customized Events Las Vegas / Los Angeles / San Diego We strive for the best service and the most competitive pricing. You can always rely on us. We are here to serve you!
Reviewed By DrewStanton
Great tour and a beautiful day in the Napa and Sonoma. Our driver Bogdan was terrific, turned out to be very attentive, knowledgable and determined that we all had an enjoyable experience. He called us few days prior to the tour, made suggestions and was open to anything we wanted to do. The car was a brand new luxurious Mercedes SUV with three seats rows and plenty of space.
I would recommend the guy for a great carefree day in Wine Country to my family and friends. By the way, he even speaks German!
7. Contra Costa Canal Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Jeffrey D - Starkville, Mississippi
I visit Walnut Creek regularly to do consulting work at the DOE Joint Genome Institute. Invariably they put me up at the Marriott Hotel and I've found that the perfect way to get my day started is an early 3.4 walk that mainly follows this canal trail. There are surprisingly few others -- mainly cyclists and joggers -- on weekday mornings. The peace and quiet makes it easy to commune with birds or the occasional turtle, and there are plenty of quiet yards and gardens to admire. The walking mode in Google Maps makes it easy to incorporate all the East Bay trails into your local travel and/or exercise plans.
8. Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By 862heather - Walnut, California
Thus is a small animal museum with attached clinic for injured wildlife and a nice small gift shop. Nearby is a miniature train museum especially wonderful during the holiday season.
9. Soldiers Memorial Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Citallwic - Columbia, South Carolina
Designed by well-known San Francisco artist Ralph Stackpole, this 45-foot tall, painted concrete monument was originally erected in 1927 and then moved to Boyd Road at Contra Costa Blvd in 1954 to make way for a freeway project. The tower-like four-sided monument was originally meant to commemorate WWI soldiers but was rededicated to include veterans of WWII and the Korean War. The large bas-relief sculptures on the monument’s sides depict four soldiers, three white and one black. There is a viewing area at the top, accessible via an interior circular staircase, but it is closed to the public. The monument’s landscaping is tastefully designed and well maintained. Any city would be proud to have a monument like this. I’ve never had the good fortune to explore the monument on foot, but I’ve ridden by it many times and never failed to admire it.
10. Sleep Train Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By pikake1 - Danville, California
We went to concert for my daughters 11th birthday to see her favorite music group! Everything went well.
Food is expensive but it's like going to an amusement park so it was similar to that.
General PARKING was FREE which is almost unheard of.
Concert started at 7 so we arrived to park at 5:30. Then you have to get in a line off to the side to wait until they open the gates. Well I noticed some people paid for VIP parking close to the entrance but they had to get in the same line we were in so some of those people had to walk all the way down close to the street to get in line because the line was sooooo long.
I was just glad I hadn't paid for VIP parking.
If we go another time we will bring a soft six pack size cooler with drinks because those are allowed.
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