Location: Pleasant Hill
Top Things to do in Pleasant Hill
What to do and see in Pleasant Hill, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Pleasant Hill is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 33,152 at the 2010 census. It was incorporated in 1961. Pleasant Hill is the home of College Park High School, Diablo Valley College, John F Kennedy University, the Pleasant Hill Library and administration offices for the Contra Costa County Library system, and the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District.
Restaurants in Pleasant Hill
1. 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.
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. 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.
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. Lafayette Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By ZJAnderson - Lafayette, California
We’ve been walking around the Lafayette Reservoir for over 30 years, and of all the places in central County to go to for a hike/walk, its still our favorite. The annual pass is a bargain, even more so with a senior discount now. The play area is a favorite of the grandsons, dragging them back to the car is nobody’s favorite, on the other hand...
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The Ruth Bancroft Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By travelagentreplies - Burlingame, California
Big construction going on that infringes on the garden itself. Nice display of many succulents and cacti, many in bloom. Map is great with information about each area and the locations of the blooming plants. Very knowledgeable and helpful docents and a special area for more unusual plants. The docent told us all about each plant in this area. A very nice gift shop and nursery are also there.
It’s a great place, just a shame about the construction.
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