Compliments of: Walnut Creek Branch 1331 N. California Blvd., #100 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925) 946-1616 Fax: (925) 939-9206 Danville Branch 541 Sycamore Valley Road West Danville, CA 94526 Phone: 925.552.5360 Fax: 925.552.5365
Quality of Life Contra Costa County s pleasant lifestyle combines Mediterranean climate and scenic surroundings with excellent schools, abundant recreational facilities, a variety of cultural programs and highly developed shopping centers. California s relaxed living style is enjoyed to its utmost in Contra Costa County. Contra Costa County has a variety of attractive residential areas offering different lifestyles. There is a wide choice of planned unit developments, condominiums, apartments, country homes and suburban tracts and custom homes of all styles and sizes. Most residential communities provide nearby amenities such as swimming pools, stables, tennis courts and golf courses. Cities are increasingly well planned with ample areas designated for open space. They are well governed by their respective city councils. Contra Costa County has a place of worship for almost any religious affiliation. With twelve major hospitals, numerous urgent care centers, and an extensive paramedic program, the county health care is excellent. 1
Recreation facilities are abundant in Contra Costa County with nearly 50,000 acres of land dedicated to Regional Parks. Boating, fishing, water sports, trail riding and camping are offered by the 15 large recreational areas. Skiing and mountain recreation are available within an easy three hour drive to the Sierra Nevada Range. Neighborhood Parks and community associations offer hundreds of activities, classes and programs for all ages. Golfing and horseback riding facilities are excellent and abundant. Contra Costa s public school system has an excellent reputation. Educational programs are geared to individual needs. There has been continued growth of educational options open to parents and children, such as the Academics Plus program stressing highly structured course work and the flexible Open Education Program. Contra Costa is noted for its excellent special education programs. 2
The Contra Costa Community College District is comprised of three colleges: Contra Costa in San Pablo, Diablo Valley in Pleasant Hill, Los Medanos in Pittsburg. In addition to tuition-free courses, the tax supported Colleges offer an array of cultural activities, entertainment, business services and facilities. Excellent technical and vocational schools are found throughout the county. Four-year college students have a choice of several fine institutions of higher learning in the area. Among these are Stanford University in Palo Alto, The University of California at Berkeley, California State University of Hayward, Mills College in Oakland and St. Mary s College in Moraga. John G. Kennedy University in Orinda offers advanced degrees in law and business, and is especially designed for the working adult. 3
Communities Alamo is located off highway 680 between Walnut Creek and Danville, this rural town of nearly 12,000 residents still maintains its country atmosphere. Homes in the area are mostly custom built. Roundhill Country Club, with its eighteen-hole golf course, is located at the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Alamo is a community without fast food chains and traffic jams, instead you will find jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, quaint restaurants and excellent schools. Alamo is unincorporated, which means that the County Board of Supervisors governs from the county seat of Martinez. Antioch is, at the same time, the oldest and, in many ways, the newest city in the county. The last decade has seen the addition of thousands of new homes in the Antioch area at prices that are a bargain when compared to much of the rest of the county. The Bay Area Rapid Transit District is expanding its train service to include East Contra Costa County with a new station just west of Antioch. 4
Bay Point is a community in change. In 1993, West Pittsburg citizens voted to change the name of their town to Bay Point. The 1980 s saw the population double. With the addition of a new BART station and many new homes, the birth of a new century promises to bring more changes to this East Contra Costa community. Bethel Island is a small delta town, protected from the river by levies. The population is weighted toward the over fifty-five set. Recreation, fishing, golf, boating and the leisure life are the rule in Bethel Island. 5
Blackhawk is a country club community consisting of 4800 acres laid out in eight security gate developments with two eighteen hole golf courses, two tennis, swimming and racquet ball facilities, plus a unique specialty shop and restaurant center. Blackhawk is an elite area with custom homes, many in the million dollar range. Brentwood is a thriving metropolis still holding it s home town appeal. As one of the fastest growing communities in Contra Costa County it still offers that sweet country atmosphere. From surrounding farm land and fields, to the inviting waters of the Delta. 6
Clayton is located in a country setting close to Mt. Diablo State Park. This is a scenic community with a rural feeling. The homes tend to be newer, set among old walnut groves. Concord, formerly a bedroom community, has experienced phenomenal growth, with a mix of industrial, commercial and residential properties. It is an easy commute on BART to San Francisco. Sun Valley Shopping Center is located in Concord. Sun Valley is one of the largest shopping centers in Northern California, and one of the world s largest air-conditioned, enclosed malls. 7
Danville has a quaint, warm shopping area with a Western flavor, offering a full range of shopping services and specialty shops. Although Danville is a city, it still maintains its small community atmosphere. The country club communities of Diablo and Blackhawk lie in the hills surrounding Danville Lafayette is set among 800 acres of wooded, hilly land. It is semi-rural, composed primarily of established homes with a sprinkling of newer and remodeled homes. There is no industry in Lafayette, but a full range of shopping facilities and excellent restaurants are available. Lafayette has a BART Station and easy access to Highway 24, providing an easy commute to San Francisco and neighboring communities. 8
Martinez is the County Seat of Contra Costa, rich in early California history. Its natural harbor has made it a good location for oil refineries, which with government are the largest employers. Situated on the Sacramento River Delta, Martinez has 70 Miles of waterfront available for boating and fishing. Martinez offers some of the most affordable housing in the central county area. Moraga is an affluent suburb nestled behind the Berkeley-Oakland hills. It is the home of St. Mary s College, as well as professionals who commute to work in San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek and elsewhere. Single family, ranch style homes predominate, however, there are some very attractive condominium communities as well. 9
Oakley One of California s newest cities, the City of Oakley incorporated in July 1999. The City of Oakley is situated in the eastern portion of Contra Costa County, along the shore of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Oakley s motto: A Place for families in the Heart of the Delta, is manifest in many areas, the availability of affordable housing, a focus on the quality of education is evident in the low student-to-teacher ratios, and the proximity of numerous water recreation sites. Orinda is the closest bedroom community to San Francisco in Contra Costa County. Located on Highway 24 just over the hills from Berkeley, Orinda is comprised of older homes set in wooded, hilly terrain. There are some new, and many remodeled and updated older homes. Most home sites are large, often one-half acre or more. 10
Pleasant Hill is primarily a residential area with some small shopping centers. There has been an ambitious redevelopment project recently completed. Most of the residents live in comfortable, single family homes, but as redevelopment progresses, more condominiums and townhouses are becoming available. Easy access to BART and Interstate 680 provide an easy commute to Oakland, San Francisco and the Peninsula. Richmond is the largest city in West Contra Costa County. Located on the peninsula, thirty percent of the housing is multifamily housing, while there are some apartments, most of the multifamily housing is in the form of duplexes and fourplexes. The majority of the singlefamily units were built in the 1940 s and 1950 s. 11
San Ramon located in the heart of the San Ramon Valley, is a newly developed residential area for city workers who prefer to live in the country. The area is rapidly becoming a regional center for national corporations. Thanks to community planning, there will always be pockets of undeveloped recreational space, providing hillside escapes and beautiful views. Located in San Ramon Canyon Lakes is the largest single residential development in the county. It includes a variety of housing, a man-made lake, 18-hole golf course, tennis and swimming facilities. Walnut Creek has been said to be the financial Mecca of the county. It has earned a reputation as the poshest retail shopping district, with stores ranging from Nordstrom to tiny, exclusive boutiques. Housing is available to a broad variety of tastes and pocket books, from small apartments to luxurious villas in the million dollar range. Walnut Creek is available by BART and Interstate 680 for easy commuting to the West Bay Area. 12
Population Community Population Alamo................ 12,277 Antioch............... 96,700 Brentwood........... 29,600 Clayton.............. 11,000 Concord............. 123,900 Danville.............. 43,000 El Cerrito............ 23,500 Lafayette............. 24,400 Martinez............. 36,700 Moraga............... 16,500 Oakley................ 26,150 Orinda................ 17,850 Pinole................ 19,450 Pittsburg............. 59,900 Pleasant Hill......... 33,350 Richmond............. 101,100 San Pablo............. 30,900 San Ramon............ 46,250 Walnut Creek......... 65,900 Unincorporated...... 155,200 Contra Costa County Total : 981,600 13
Commute Time to San Francisco From Miles Auto* BART Bus El Cerrito 14 25/45 35 40 Richmond 17 25/45 41 35 Orinda 18 25/50 26 30 Lafayette 21 30/55 35 42 Walnut Creek 26 30/60 35 46 Pleasant Hill 30 35/65 37 45 Concord 30 45/75 43 53 Bay Point 35 60/95 53 *The first figure is driving time during non-commute hours, the second figure is driving time during normal commute hours. All driving time varies with the day of the week, time of day, and weather conditions. 14
Driving Miles to S.F. Bay Bridge Toll Plaza City I-680/Hwy 24 I-80/Hwy 4 I-680/I-580 Alamo 23 N/A 40 Antioch 41 46 Blackhawk 52 59 Brentwood 52 59 Concord 22 31 Danville 28 N/A 37 El Cerrito N/A 6 El Sobrante N/A 10 Lafayette 13 Martinez 26 25 Moraga 13 Orinda 10 Pinole N/A 14 Pittsburg 37 40 Pleasant Hill 22 33 Richmond N/A 9 San Pablo N/A 10 San Ramon 34 N/A 32 Walnut Creek 18 40 15
Public School Districts Alamo, Danville & San Ramon San Ramon Valley Unified School District 699 Old Orchard Drive Danville Ca. 94526 (925) 552-5500 www.srvusd.k12.ca.us Antioch Antioch Unified School District 510 G. Street Antioch Ca. 94509 (925) 706-4100 www.antioch.k12.ca.us Brentwood Brentwood Union School District 255 Guthrie Lane Brentwood Ca. 94513 (925) 513-6300 www.brentwood.k12.ca.us Liberty Union High School District 20 Oak Street Brentwood Ca. 94513 (925) 634-2166 www.libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us 16
Clayton, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek Mt. Diablo Unified School District 1936 Carlotta Drive Concord Ca. 94519 (925) 682-8200 www.mdusd.k12.ca.us El Cerrito, Richmond & San Pablo West Contra Costa Unified School District 1108 Bissell Avenue Richmond Ca. 945801 (510) 231-1100 www.wccusd.k12.ca.us Lafayette Lafayette School District 3477 School Street Lafayette Ca. 94559 (925) 284-7011 www.lafsd.k12.ca.us Martinez Martinez Unified School District 921 Susana Street Martinez Ca. 94553 (925) 313-0480 www.martinez.k12.ca.us Moraga Moraga School District 1540 School Street Moraga Ca. 94556 (925) 376-5943 www.moraga.k12.ca.us 17
Oakley Oakley Union Elementary 91 Mercedes Lane Oakley Ca. 94561 (925) 625-0700 www.ouesd.k12.ca.us Orinda Orinda Union School District 8 Altarinda Road Orinda Ca. 94563 (925) 254-4901 www.orinda.k12.ca.us Pittsburg Pittsburg Unified School District 2000 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg Ca. 94565 (925) 473-4000 www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us Walnut Creek Walnut Creek School District 960 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek Ca. 94597 (925) 944-6850 http://www.walnutcreeksd.org Acalanes Union High School District 1212 Pleasant Hill Road Lafayette Ca. 94549 (925) 280-3902 www.acalanes.k12.ca.us 18
Private Schools Antioch Antioch Christian School 405 West 6 th Street Antioch (925) 778-1639 Grades: K-6 Christian High School 1411 East Leland Road Antioch (925) 439-8989 Grades: 9-12 Cornerstone Christian School 2800 Sunset lane Antioch (925) 754-1241 Grades: K-12 19
Heritage Baptist Academy 2500 Heidorn Ranch Road Antioch (925) 778-2234 Grades: K-12 Hilltop Christian School 320 Worrell Road Antioch (925) 778-0214 Grades: K-10 Holy Rosary School 25 East 15 th Street Antioch (925) 757-1270 Grades: PK-8 School Info: Catholic Stepping Stone Academy 330 Worrell Road Antioch (925) 754-2209 Grades: K-6 School Info: Christian 20
Brentwood Gateway Christian School 2401 Shady Willow Lane Brentwood (925) 634-0493 Grades: K-12 Dainty Center/ Willow Wood School 1265 Dainty Avenue Brentwood (925) 634-4539 Grades: K-6 Concord Bianchi School 4347 Cowell Road Concord (925) 680-8606 Grades: PK-K Calvary Temple Christian School 4725 Evora Road Concord. (925) 458-9870 Grades: PK-8 Carondelet High School 1133 Winton Drive Concord (925) 686-5353 Grades: 9-12 School Info: Catholic, all girls 21
Concord Christian School 2120 Olivera Court Concord (925) 825-1370 Grades: K-5 Concordia School 2353 5 th Avenue Concord (925) 689-6910 Grades: PK-6 School Info: Montessori school De La Salle High School 1130 Winton Drive Concord (925) 686-3310 Grades 9-12 School Info: Catholic, all boys Diablo Valley School 2924 Clayton Road Suite B Concord (925) 676-2982 Grades: K-12 School Info: Modeled after Sudbury Valley school, student directed learning, mixed age classes Kings Valley Christian School 4255 Clayton Road Concord (925) 687-2020 Grades: PK-8 Montessori School of Concord 3039 Willow Pass Road Concord (925) 682-8067 Grades: PK-K 22
Queen of All Saints School 2391 Grant Street Concord (925) 685-8700 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic St. Agnes School 3886 Chestnut Avenue Concord (925) 689-3990 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic St. Francis of Assisi School 866 Oak Grove Road Concord (925) 682-5414 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Tabernacle Baptist School 4380 Concord Blvd. Concord (925) 685-9169 Grades: PK-8 Wood Rose Academy 3037 Bonifacio Street Concord (925) 825-4644 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Philosophy 23
Wood Rose Preparatory School 1092 Alberta Way Concord (925) 265-4090 Grades: 9-12 School Info: Catholic Philosophy Ygnacio Valley Christian School 4977 Concord Blvd. Concord (925) 798-3131 Grades: K-8 Danville St. Isidores School 445 La Gonda Way Danville (925) 837-2977 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic San Ramon Valley Christian 220 West El Pintado Road Danville. (925) 838-9622 Grades: K-8 The Athenian School 2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd. Danville (925) 837-5375 Grades: 6-12 School Info: Day and boarding (upper school only) programs 24
El Cerrito Prospect Sierra School 2060 Tapscott Avenue El Cerrito (Elementary School Campus) (510) 232-4123 960 Avis Drive El Cerrito (Middle School Campus) (510) 527-4714 Grades: K-8 St. Jerome School 320 San Carlos Avenue El Cerrito (510) 525-9484 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic St. John the Baptist School 11156 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito (510) 234-2244 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Tehiyah Day School 2603 Tassajara Avenue El Cerrito (510) 233-3013 Grades: K-8 School Info: Jewish School Windrush School 1800 Elm Street El Cerrito (510) 970-7580 Grades: K-8 25
El Sobrante Bethel Christian Academy 431 Rincon Lane El Sobrante (510) 223-9550 Grades: K-12 Calvary Christian Academy 4892 San Pablo Dam Road El Sobrante (510) 222-3828 Grades: K-12 East Bay Waldorf School 3800 Clark Road El Sobrante (510) 223-3570 Grades: K-10 Info: High school added in 2001, building up 1 class per year. El Sobrante Christian School 5100 Argyle Road El Sobrante (510) 223-2242 Grades: K-8 Lafayette Bentley School 1000 Upper Happy Valley Road Lafayette (925) 283-2101 Grades: 9-12 School Info: K-8 Campus in Oakland 26
Contra Costa Jewish Day School 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette (925) 284-8288 Grades: K-8 Meher School 999 Leland Drive Lafayette (800) 500-7797 Grades: PK-5 St. Perpetua School 3445 Hamlin Road Lafayette (925) 284-1640 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Martinez New Vistas Christian School 68 Morello Avenue Martinez (925) 370-7767 Grades: PK-12 School Info: Specializes in children with learning disabilities Patchin s School 1124 Ferry Street Martinez (925) 228-1295 Grades: PK-5 27
St. Catherine of Siena School 604 Mellus Street Martinez (925) 228-4140 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Moraga Saklan Valley School 1678 School Street Moraga (925) 376-7900 Grades: PK-8 Oakley Faith Christian Learning Centers 5400 Main Street Oakley (925) 625-2161 Grades: K-12 Orinda Holden High School 10 Irwin Way Orinda (925) 254-0199 Grades: 9-12 Orinda Academy 19 Altarinda Road Orinda (925) 254-7553 Grades: 7-12 28
Spraings Academy 89 Moraga Way Orinda (925) 253-1906 Grades: 1-12 School Info: Special Ed program Pinole Global Christian Academy 725 San Pablo Avenue Pinole (510) 741-9901 Grades: PK-12 St. Joseph School 1961 Plum Street Pinole (510) 724-0242 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Pittsburg Christian Center School 1210 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg (510) 724-0242 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Christian High School 1411 East Leland Road Pittsburg (925) 439-8989 Grades: 9-12 29
Delta Christian Junior and Senior High School 1001 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg (925) 439-2511 Grades: 7-12 St. Peter Martyr School 425 West 4 th Street Pittsburg (925) 439-1014 Grades: PK-8 School Info: Catholic Shore Acres Christian School 500 Pacifica Avenue Pittsburg (925) 458-2838 Grades: K-12 Pleasant Hill Christ the King School 195 Brandon Road Pleasant Hill (925) 685-1109 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic La Cheim School 1700 Oak Park Blvd. Pleasant Hill (925) 930-7994 Grades: 1-12 School Info: Special education programs 30
Pleasant Hill Christian School 796 Grayson Road Pleasant Hill (925) 934-9261 Grades: K-12 School Info: Affiliated with Pleasant Hill Adventist Church Richmond Arlington Christian School 6382 Arlington Blvd. Richmond (510) 233-2556 Grades: K-12 Canterbury School 3120 Shane Drive Richmond (510) 222-5050 Grades: K-8 Crestmont School 6226 Arlington Blvd. Richmond (510) 237-9336 Grades: K-5 School Info: Parent run cooperative School Family Christian Academy 160 Broadway Richmond. (510) 233-4827 Grades: K-12 31
New Faith Christian Academy 830 MacDonald Avenue Richmond (510) 412-2222 Grade: 1-12 Pacific Academy 1615 Carlson Blvd. Richmond (Elementary School) (510) 528-1727 2925 Technology Court Richmond (Middle School) (510) 262-6200 Grades: PK-8 St. Cornelius School 201 28 th Street Richmond (510) 232-4649 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic St. David School 871 Sonoma Street Richmond Grades: PK-8 School Info: Catholic Salesian High School 2851 Salesian Avenue Richmond (510) 234-4433 Grades: 9-12 School Info: Catholic 32
Vista Christian School 2354 Andrade Avenue Richmond (510) 237-4981 Grades: K-8 Rodeo St. Patrick School 907 7 th Street Rodeo (510) 799-2506 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic San Pablo St. Paul School 1825 Church Lane San Pablo (510) 233-3080 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic San Ramon Hidden Canyon Elementary School 18868 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon (925) 820-2515 Grades: PK-6 33
Walnut Creek Berean Christian High School 245 El Divisadero Avenue Walnut Creek (925) 945-6464 Grades: 9-12 Contra Costa Christian Schools 2721 Larkey Lane Walnut Creek (925) 934-4964 Grades: PK-12 The Dorris Eaton School 1847 Newell Avenue Walnut Creek (925) 933-5225 Grades: PK-8 Garden Gate Montessori School 63 Sandy Lane Walnut Creek (925) 943-7484 Grades: PK-K School Info: Offers a beautiful, peaceful, and personal part time morning Montessori program North Creek Academy & Preschool 2303 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek (925) 210-9048 Grades: PK-8 School Info: Christian 34
Palmer School 2740 Jones Road Walnut Creek (925) 934-4888 Grades: K-8 St. Mary School 1158 Bont Lane Walnut Creek (925) 935-5054 Grades: K-8 School Info: Catholic Seven Hills School 975 North San Carlos Drive Walnut Creek (925) 933-0666 Grades:PK-8 Springfield Montessori School 2210 Oak Grove Road Walnut Creek (925) 944-0626 Grades: PK-K Walnut Creek Christian Academy 2336 Buena Vista Avenue Walnut Creek (925) 935-1587 Grades: K-8 35
Colleges & Universities Community Colleges Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo Ca. 94806 (510) 235-7800 www.contracosta.edu Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill Ca. 94523 (925) 685-1230 www.dvc.edu San Ramon Valley Center (DVC) 3150 Crow Canyon Place San Ramon Ca. 94583 (925) 866-1822 www.4cd.net Walnut Creek Center (DVC) 1250 Arroyo Way Walnut Creek Ca. 94596 (925) 906-9101 www.4cd.net 36
Los Medanos College 2700 E. Leland Road Pittsburg Ca. 94565 (925) 439-2181 www.losmedanos.net Brentwood Center (LMC) 101A Sand Creek Blvd. Brentwood Ca. 94513 (925) 513-1625 www.4cd.net Universities University of California Berkeley (510) 642-6000 www.berkeley.edu California State University of Hayward (510) 885-3000 www.csuhayward.edu Contra Costa Center, Pleasant Hill (C.S.U. Hayward Extension) (925) 945-8700 Stanford University (650) 723-2300 www.stanford.edu 37
Additional Centers of Higher Education St. Mary s College (925) 631-4000 www.stmarys-ca.edu Center for Higher Education 3150 Crow Canyon Place San Ramon Ca. 94583 (925) 866-1822 John F. Kennedy University 100 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill Ca. (800) 696-5358 www.jfku.edu 38
Antioch Hospitals Sutter Delta Medical Center 3901 Lone Tree Way Antioch Ca. 94509 (925) 779-7200 Concord Mt. Diablo Medical Center 2540 East Street Concord Ca. 94520 (925) 682-8200 Martinez Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 200 Muir Road Martinez Ca. 94553 (925) 372-1000 39
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 2500 Alhambra Avenue Martinez Ca. 94553 (925) 370-5000 Veterans Hospital 150 Muir Road Martinez Ca. 94553 (925) 228-6800 Pinole Doctor s Hospital 2151 Appian Way Pinole Ca. 94564 (510) 724-5000 Richmond Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 910 Nevin Avenue Ricmond Ca. 94604 (510) 307-1500 San Pablo Doctors Medical Center San Pablo Campus 2000 Vale Road San Pablo Ca. 94806 (510) 970-5000 San Ramon San Ramon Regional Medical Center 6001 Norris Canyon Road San Ramon Ca. 94583 (925) 275-9200 40
Walnut Creek Kaiser Permanente Medical Center 1425 South Main Street Walnut Creek Ca. 94596 (925) 295-4000 John Muir Medical Center 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek Ca. 94598 (925) 939-3000 41
Transportation AC Transit Alameda-Contra Costa Transit Bus service between San Francisco and Alameda and Contra Costa Counties 510-891-4700 for AC Transit from anywhere in the Bay Area 511 say AC Transit www.actransit.org BART Bay Area Rapid Transit Train Service Between Daly City, San Francisco and Alameda and Contra Costa Counties www.bart.gov County Connection Bus service within and between cities in Contra Costa County (925) 676-7500 www.cccta.org 42
Tri Delta Transit Bus service in the cities of Pittsburg, Bay Point, Antioch and Shore Acres. (925) 754-4040 www.trideltatransit.com RIDES for commuters RIDES provides Bay Area commuters with information regarding car-pooling and/or van pooling. Vanpools are small vans used by Bay Area commuters for various Contra Costa County Cities to San Francisco and peninsula destinations. (800) 755-4665 In addition to these services, taxi service is available in most areas. 43
Public Libraries Antioch 501 West 18 th Street (925) 757-2100 Bay Point 205 Pacifica Avenue (925) 458-9597 Brentwood 751 3 rd Street (925) 634-4101 Clayton 6125 Clayton Road (925) 673-0659 Concord 2900 Salvio Street (925) 646-5455 2699 Monument Blvd. Suite G (925) 680-2844 Crockett 991 Loring Avenue (510) 787-2345 44
Danville 555 South Hartz (925) 837-4889 El Cerrito 6510 Stockton Avenue (510) 526-7512 El Sobrante 4191 Appian Way (510) 374-3991 Hercules 109 Civic Drive (510) 245-2420 Kensington Library 61 Arlington Avenue (510) 524-3043 Lafayette 952 Moraga Road (925) 283-3872 Martinez 740 Court Street (925) 646-2898 Moraga 1500 St. Mary s Road (925) 376-6852 Oakley 1050 Neroly Road (925) 625-2400 Orinda 2 Irwin Way (925) 254-2184 Pinole 2935 Pinole Valley Road (510) 758-2741 45
Pittsburg 80 Power Avenue (925) 427-8390 Pleasant Hill 1750 Oak Park Blvd. (925) 646-6434 Rodeo 220 Pacific Avenue (510) 799-2606 San Pablo 2300 El Portal Drive (510) 374-3998 San Ramon 100 Montgomery (925) 973-2850 17017 Bollinger Canyon Road (925) 973-3380 Walnut Creek 1644 North Broadway (925) 646-6773 2661 Oak Grove Road (925) 938-1481 Library Administration 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill (925) 646-6423 www.contra-costa.lib.ca.us 46
Newspapers Services all of the Bay Area, visit their web site to determine which issue services your area: The Contra Costa Times The East County Times The West County Times The Valley Times The San Ramon Valley Times 47
Golf Courses Public Lone Tree Golf Course 4800 Golf Course Road Antioch Ca. 94509 www.lonetreegolfcourse.com Antioch Roddy Ranch Golf Course 1 Tour Way Antioch Ca. 94531 www.roddyranch.com Bethel Island Golf Course 3303 Gateway Road Bethel Island Ca. 94511 www.bethelislandgolf.com Bethel Island Brentwood Golf Course 100 Summerset Drive Brentwood Ca. 94513 www.brentwoodgolf.com Brentwood Deer Ridge Country Clubs 801 Foothill Drive Brentwood Ca. 94513 www.deerridgecc.com 48
Shadow Lakes Golf Course 401 W. Country Club Drive Brentwood Ca. 94513 www.shadowlakesgolf.com Buchanan Field Golf Course 1091 Concord Avenue Concord Ca. 94520 (925) 682-1846 Concord Diablo Creek Golf Course 4050 Port Chicago Hwy Concord Ca. 94520 (925) 686-6262 Hercules Franklin Canyon Golf Course 94547 Hwy 4 Hercules Ca. 94507 (510) 799-6191 Martinez Pine Meadows Golf Course 451 Vine Hill Way Martinez Ca. 94553 Pittsburg Delta View Golf Course 2242 Golf Club Drive Pittsburg Ca. 94565 49
Pleasant Hill Grayson Woods Golf Course 400 Iron Hill Street Pleasant Hill Ca. 94523 www.golfgraysonwoods.com Walnut Creek Boundary Oak Golf Course 3800 Valley Vista Road Walnut Creek Ca. 94598 www.boundryoak.com Diablo Hills Golf Course 1551 Marchbanks Drive Walnut Creek Ca. 94598 (925) 939-7372 Bridges Golf Course 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road San Ramon Ca. 94582 www.thebridgesgolf.com San Ramon Canyon Lakes Country Club 640 Bollinger Canyon Way San Ramon Ca. 94582 www.canyonlakesgolfclub.com San Ramon Golf Club 9430 Firecrest Lane San Ramon Ca. 94583 www.sanramongolfclub.com 50
Golf Courses Private Alamo Round Hill Coutry Club 3169 Roundhill Road (925) 934-8211 wwwrhcountryclub.com 51
Danville Blackhawk Country Club 599 Blackhawk Club Drive (925) 736-6500 www.blackhawkcc.org 52
Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Silver Lake Drive (925) 735-5700 www.crow-canyon.com Diablo Diablo Country Club 1700 Club House Road (925) 837-9233 www.diablocc.com 53
Moraga Moraga Country Club 1600 St. Andrews Drive (925) 376-2253 www.moragacc.com Orinda Orinda Country Club 315 Camino Sobrante (925) 254-0811 www.orindacc.org 54
Pleasant Hill Contra Costa Country Club 801 Golf Club Road (925) 798-7135 www.contracostacc.org Walnut Creek Rossmoor Retirement Community 1010 Stanley Dollar Drive (925) 933-2607 www.rossmoor.com 55
(888) EBPARKS www.ebparks.org Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Address: North end of Bridgehead Road, Antioch, Ca. A 550-foot pier provides access to great fishing in the San Joaquin River at Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline, located just upstream from Highway 160 s Nejedly Bridge in Antioch. Swimming is not allowed at the shoreline park, but fishing, picnicking and kite flying are all favorite pastimes. The Park is open from 5 AM to 10 PM. 56
Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve Address: 18012 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon Ca. The park offers quiet and solitude on 529 acres just a short distance from San Ramon Valley subdivisions. Horseback riding, hiking, kite flying, and blanket picnicking are some of the activities available on this ridge-top refuge. Watch for animals such as deer, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures. There are no facilities other than a staging area and trails. Black Diamond Mines Address: 5175 Somersville Road Antioch The East Bay Regional Park District began acquiring land for Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in the early 1970 s. Today, most of the mining district is within the Preserve s nearly 5,717 acres. The area is an ideal location for hiking, picnicking and nature study. Naturalists conduct a variety of programs relating the Preserve s natural and historic resources. For information phone (925) 757-2620 57
Briones Address: Lafayette and Martinez, Ca. With its rolling, grassy hills and secluded, shade canyons, Briones is a secret wilderness surrounded by the towns of central Contra Costa County. Although the park is close to Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Martinez, there are peaks within if from which you can see only park and watershed lands for miles in every direction. Carquinez Strait Address: Staging areas on Carquinez Scenic Drive in Martinez and Crockett Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline comprises 2,795 Acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic Drive between the town of Crockett and the hillsides overlooking Martinez. This parkland provides a gateway to the river delta region along the northern edge of Contra Costa County. The coastal hills rise steeply up to 750 feet above Carquinez Strait. 58
Castle rock Adjacent to Diablo Foothills is Castle Rock Park, at the end of Castle Rock Road in a scenic canyon dominated by prominent sandstone formations Group horseback rides are available from a private stable near the park entrance. Telephone (925) 946-1475 Contra Costa Canal Regional Trail Contra Costa Canal Trail 13.8 miles One of the most popular trails in the Park District System, this multiuse, whole access trail (accessible to persons in wheelchairs) is a paved pathway suitable for bikers, runners and equestrians. Created through a cooperative effort of the Contra Costa Water District, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Park District, this trail provides a safe off-road corridor connecting Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek and Concord. 59
Contra Loma Address: 1200 Frederickson Lane, Antioch Contra Loma s 776 acres include an 80 acre reservoir for year-round fishing and a lifeguarded swim lagoon for summertime swimming. Enjoy these attractions along with year-round hiking, biking and nature study at this Contra Costa County oasis. Crockett Hills Address: Staging area on Crockett Blvd just south of Pomona Street in Crockett Located outside of the town of Crockett, the 1,300 acres of Crockett Hills Regional Park and the Adjoining Carquinez Regional Shoreline consists of open, rolling grasslands, wooded ravines, eucalyptus-shaded meadows and river shoreline. Multi-purpose trails provide access to canyon views and ridge top vistas. 60
Delta De Anza Regional Trail The Delta De Anza Regional Trail offers recreation opportunities and is an alternative transportation corridor connecting communities in central and eastern Contra Costa County. It provides access to regional and community parks, many schools and Los Medanos Community College. The community parks have play areas for children and are excellent rest stops during long trips, providing restrooms, drinking water and picnic facilities. Diablo Foothills Address: 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek Besides panoramic views of the mountain and its surroundings, Diablo Foothills 978 Acres contain interesting geologic features, beautiful wildflowers in season, and a variety of bird and animal life. There are no developed facilities in the park. 61
Iron Horse Regional Trail San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail 24.47 Miles This trail creates an important recreational and commute component for the communities it serves. The 20 Foot-wide trail connects residential and commercial areas, business parks, schools, public transportation (BART, County Connection) open space and parks, regional trails, and community facilities. Kennedy Grove Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area offers a comfortable setting for either small or large group picnics of informal gatherings of friends and families. The grove is situated at the base of San Pablo Dam, and its whispering eucalyptus trees offer a fragrant, calm setting for all kinds of activities from company picnics to family reunions. The centrally located turf meadow provides additional play space for picnickers with enough room to toss a frisbee, pass a football, or set up an informal softball game (Hardball is not permitted). Volleyball and horseshoes are popular with all ages, and equipment may be rented for a minimal fee. 62
Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.65 mile linear park, parallels St. Mary s Road through Lafayette and Moraga. It is intended for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Address: 18012 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon Las Trampas Regional Wilderness offers 3,798 acres of wilderness and an expanded trail system that allows hikers and horseback riders to enjoy its remote and rugged areas. The park s size and terrain allow visitors a feeling of privacy and escape from urban hustle and bustle. Carry plenty of drinking water for yourself, your dog and your horse when visiting the park. The park s water supply is inconsistent and water may be unavailable at any time. 63
Marsh Creek Trail The Marsh Creek Regional Trail, in easternmost Contra Costa County, winds along Marsh Creek through bountiful tracts of farmland. The paved multi use trail is about 6.5 miles long and extends from Creekside Park in Brentwood to the wave lapped Delta shores of Big Break. Martinez Regional Shoreline North end of Ferry Street in Martinez The Shoreline accommodates bicycling, fishing, boating, soccer, bocce ball, softball and there is also a horse arena. The marsh is a quiet area of the park that changes with the seasons. Enjoy this experience independently along the pickleweed trail or walk with others on a naturalist led excursion when available. Dogs are not allowed in the Marsh. 64
Point Pinole Address: Giant Highway, Richmond The journey is as scenic as the destination at Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, a 2,315 acre parkland right next to densely populated Pinole, Richmond and San Pablo. Trails lead through breezy meadows with wildflowers in season, through aromatic eucalyptus woods, or along bluffs and beaches on San Pablo Bay. Sycamore Valley Open Space Address: Camino Tassajara Road, Danville Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve occupies two major ridges located within a region of rolling hills and valleys south of Mt. Diablo. Elevations range from about 600 to 1,000 feet. 65
Vasco Caves Vasco Regional Preserve is home to a stunning and unique combination of resources. Spectacular rock outcrops break suddenly from the rolling eastern foothills of Mount Diablo, providing magnificent scenery for hikers and geologists alike. Though ancient, the Preserve s resources are extraordinarily fragile, and exist today because of the land s isolation and past efforts to keep it secret. Waterbird Regional Preserve Address: Waterfront Road and Waterbird Way, Martinez Waterbird Regional preserve is a 198 acre area comprised of a wetland and the associated uplands to the east. The focal point of the Preserve is the rich and diverse Al McNabney Marsh, of which the East Bay Regional Park District owns 46 acres in the southern end and Mt. View Sanitary District owns 69 acres in the northern and deeper end. 66
The Mt. View Sanitary District treatment plant effluent flows into a series of marshes, rather than into a deep-water outfall as most treated wastewater does. These Marshes, enhanced by the reclaimed effluent, are rich and diverse in wildlife and easily accessible to visitorsrecreational, scientific and student. The marshes support a variety of aquatic invertebrates, waterfowl, and other wildlife dependent on marsh habitat. Biologist have identified in the marsh 123 species of birds, 69 species of plants, 26 species of mammals and 34 species of aquatic invertebrates. At least 13 species of birds find the marshes suitable for nesting. The District manages two distinct wetland areas that receive all of the treatment plant effluent the 21 acre, constructed Moorhen Marsh and 137 acre McNabney Marsh. Since 1988, the District has managed the McNabney Marsh jointly with the East Bay Regional Parks District, the Contra Costa County Mosquito and Vector Control District and the California Department of Fish and Game. The bird watchers are the top recreational users of the marsh. The McNabney Marsh entices wigeon, green-winged treal, sandpipers, shovelers, and pintail to feed and rest here during their winter migration. Unusual birds show up in the fall through early spring. In seasons past, red-shouldered hawks, stilt, sandpipers and European Wigeons have visited the marsh. 67
Dog Parks Clayton Doggie Park Location: Marsh Creek Road, Clayton Fenced in, off leash park Newhall Dog Park Location: Cross street Ayers and Turtle Creek, Concord Fenced dog parks for big and small dogs. Hap Magee Ranch Canine Corral Location: La Gonda Way, Danville Fenced Dog Park Pinole Dog Park Location: Pinole Valley Road exit off 80, Pinole 68
Del Mar Dog Park Location: Del Mar Drive at Pine Valley Road, San Ramon 1 acre fenced dog park with shade, water and benches Memorial Park-Dog Run Location: Bollinger Canyon at San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon 1.3 acre dog run with Memorial Park San Miguel Park Location: Across from Heather Farms, turn off Ygnacio Valley Road onto San Carlos and take a right at San Jose Court, Walnut Creek Off-leash dog park 69
Performing Arts Theatres Contra Costa Civic Theater 951 Pomona Avenue, at Moeser Lane, El Cerrito (510) 524-9132 www.ccct.org Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek (925) 943-SHOW www.dlrca.org Diablo Light Opera 1948 Oak Park, Pleasant Hill www.dloc.org Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center 321 Golf Club Road, Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill (925) 687-4445 Lefevre Theater St. Mary s Road, on the St. Mary s College campus (925) 631-4670 Orinda Park Amphitheater 26 Orinda Way, Orinda (925) 254-2445 The Sleep Train Pavilion Kirker Pass Road, near Myrtle Drive, Concord (925) 676-8742 www.sleeptrainpavilion.com 70
Bay Area Stadiums Antioch Speedway P.O. Box 4575 Antioch Ca. 94531 Phone: (925) 779-9213 Speedway Office: (925) 779-9220 www.antiochspeedway.com AT&T Park 24 Willie Mays Plaza San Francisco Ca. 94107 Phone: (415) 972-1800 www.attpark.com Cow Palace 2600 Geneva Avenue Daly City Ca. 94014 Phone: (415) 404-4111 www.cowpalace.com Hellyer Velodrome San Jose Ca. Phone: (408) 226-9716 www.ridethetrack.com HP Pavilion 525 West Santa Clara Street San Jose Ca. 95113 Phone: (408) 287-7070 www.hppjs.com 71
McAfee Coliseum 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland Ca. 94621 Phone: (510) 569-2121 www.coliseum.com Monster Park 602 Jamestown Avenue San Francisco Ca. 94124 Phone: (408) 562-4949 www.sf49ers.com Oracle Arena Oakland Ca Phone: (510) 986-2200 www.nba.com 72
Shopping Centers & Malls BlackHawk Plaza 3480 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Danville Ca. 94506 Phone: (925) 736-2751 www.shopblackhawkplaza.com Broadway Plaza 1275 Broadway Plaza Walnut Creek Ca. 94596 Concierge: (925) 933-6589 Shopping Line: (925) 939-7600 www.broadwayplaza.com Countrywood Shopping Center Bancroft Road & Treat Blvd. Walnut Creek Ca. 94596 Phone: (925) 939-8800 www.countrywoodshoppingcenter.com Market Place Shopping Center 433 Market Place San Ramon Ca. 94583 Phone: (925) 277-3000 Orinda Village Square 250 Village Square Orinda Ca. 94563 Phone: (925) 284-4382 73
Prunetree Shopping Center 433 Market Place San Ramon Ca. 94583 Phone: (925) 277-3000 Shops at Bishop Ranch 146 Sunset Drive San Ramon Ca. 94583 Phone: (925) 327-0449 Somersville Towne Center 2556 Somersville Road Antioch Ca. 94509 Phone: (925) 754-5230 www.somersvilletownecenter.com Sunvalley Mall 1 Sunvalley Mall Concord Ca. 94520 Phone: (925) 825-2042 www.shopsunvalley.com Willows Shopping Center 1975 Diamond Blvd. Suite F015 Concord Ca. 94520 Phone: (925) 825-4000 www.willowsshoppingcenter.com 74
Farmers Markets Concord Market Todos Santos Park, Willow Pass & Grant Street Tuesdays 10 am-2 pm (year round) Thursdays 4pm-8pm (May October) Danville Market Railroad & Prospect Streets Thursdays 4pm 8pm (May August) Saturdays 9am 1pm (year round) Martinez Market Court Street between Main & Escobar Street Thursdays 10 am 2 pm (May November) 600 block on the Main Street Plaza in Old Town Martinez Sundays 10am 2 pm (May October) Moraga Market Moraga Center, Moraga Road and Moraga Way Sundays 9am 1pm (year round) Orinda Market Avenida de Orinda at Orinda Way in Orinda Village Saturdays 9am 1pm (May November) 75
Pleasant Hill Market City Hall parking lot 100 Gregory Lane at Trelany Road Saturdays 10am 2pm (May October) San Ramon Market 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Saturdays May- October 9am-1pm Walnut Creek Market Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 1425 South Main Street Tuesdays 10am 2 pm (year round) Library parking lot at the corner of Lincoln and Broadway Sundays 8am 1pm (year round) For more information on these and other farmers markets in th e area, as well as recipes, seasonal charts and other related information visit: Contra Costa Certified Farmers Market @ www.cccfm.org Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association @ www.pcfma.com California Farmers Market Association @ www.cafarmersmkts.com 76
Hotels & Motels Antioch Ramada Inn 2436 Mahogany Way Antioch Ca. www.ramada.com Best Western Heritage Inn 3210 Delta Fair Blvd. Antioch Ca. www.bestwesterncalifornia.com Microtel Inns and Suites 1605 Somersville Road Antioch Ca. www.microtelinn.com Brentwood Holiday Inn Express 8820 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood Ca. www.hiebrentwood.com Concord Best Western Heritage Inn 4600 Clayton Road Concord Ca. www.bestwestern.com Crowne Plaza Hotel 45 John Glenn Drive Concord Ca. 77
Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn 803 Camino Ramon Danville Ca. www.bestwesterncalifornia.com Hillside Inn and Suites 3748 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette Ca. Phone (925) 283-8200 Lafayette Park Hotel 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette ca. www.woodsidehotels.com Best Western John Muir Inn 445 Muir Station Road Martinez Ca. www.bestwestern.com Courtyard By Marriott Pleasant Hill 2250 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill Ca. www.marriott.com Best Western Pleasant Hill Inn 1432 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill Ca. www.bestwestern.com Danville Lafayette Martinez Pleasant Hill 78
Summerfield Suites Pleasant Hill 2611 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill Ca. www.hyattsummerfieldsuites.com Residence Inn By Marriott Pleasant Hill 700 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill Ca. www.residenceinn.com Sierra Suites San Ramon 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon Ca. www.sierrasuites.com Marriott San Ramon 2600 Bishop Drive San Ramon Ca. www.marriott.com Courtyard By Marriott San Ramon 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon Ca. www.courtyard.com Residence Inn By Marriott San Ramon 1071 Market Place San Ramon Ca. www.residenceinn.com San Ramon 79
Marriott Walnut Creek 2355 North Main Street Walnut Creek Ca. www.marriott.com Renaissance Clubsport Walnut Creek Hotel 2805 Jones Road Walnut Creek Ca. www.renaissanceclubsport.com Holiday Inn Walnut Creek 2730 N. Main Street Walnut Creek Ca www.holidayinn.com Walnut Creek 80
Airports Oakland International Airport 1 Airport Drive Oakland Ca. 94621 www.oaklandairport.com San Francisco International Airport Highway 101, South San Francisco www.flysfo.com San Jose Municipal Airport 1732 North First Street San Jose Ca. Stockton Municipal Airport 5000 S. Airport Way Stockton Ca. 95206 Buchanan Fields 500 Sally Ride Drive Concord Ca. 94520 (925) 685-5743 www.buchananfields-byronairports.org Byron Airport 500 Eagle Court Byron Ca www.buchananfields-byronairports.org International & Municipal Airports General Aviation Airports 81
Car Rental Agencies Alamo www.alamo.com Avis Car Rental www.avis.com Budget Rent A Car www.budget.com Dollar Rent A Car www.dollar.com Enterprise Rent-a-Car www.enterprise.com Hertz Car Rental www.hertz.com Thrifty Car Rental www.thrifty.com 82
California Department of Motor Vehicles Information DMV Field offices are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Some offices are open the third Saturday of every month. A few offices offer only driver license or vehicle registration service. Call one of the toll-free numbers below or go online to find the locations and service options of an office near you. Call 800-777-0133 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to: Get driver license and vehicle registration information, forms and publications. Find office locations and hours Make a driving test appointment Speak to a DMV representative. Call 800-921-1117 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to: Access DMV s Voice recognition system Renew your vehicle registration using a credit card and the Renewal Identification Number provided on your billing notice. Make a non-driving test appointment 83
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