Concord, Contra Costa County, CA

Places to go in Concord

80 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Gratitude Coffee Bar

Food & Drink

Gratitude Coffee Bar

1655 Willow Pass Rd B, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Grizzly Peak

Outdoors

Grizzly Peak

3092-3148 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

Heather Farm Park

Outdoors

Heather Farm Park

This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park.

301 N San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Hidden Lakes Park

Outdoors

Hidden Lakes Park

Morello Ave & Chilpancingo Pkwy, Martinez, CA 94553, USA

Hillcrest Community Park

Outdoors

Hillcrest Community Park

Recreation space with an accessible playground, fields for sports & model planes, plus a BBQ site.

Olivera Rd & Grant St, 2050 Olivera Rd, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Hops & Scotch

Nightlife

Hops & Scotch

Corner of Treat and Oak, 7001 Sunne Ln #100, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA

John F. Baldwin Park

Outdoors

John F. Baldwin Park

Busy 18-acre space housing a basketball court, softball field, 4 bocce courts & playground for kids.

2727 Parkside Cir, Concord, CA 94519, USA

John Muir National Historic Site

Arts & Culture

John Muir National Historic Site

A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views.

4202 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA 94553, USA

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation

Outdoors

Lafayette Reservoir Recreation

Sizable park featuring a reservoir, hiking trails & activities such as fishing & boating.

3849 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Relaxed, lodge-chic chain serving global comfort fare, including stir-fries, pot roast & pastas.

1961 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Legends at Diablo Creek

Nightlife

Legends at Diablo Creek

Burgers & tacos served in a low-key watering hole with a patio overlooking a golf course.

4050 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Lime Ridge Open Space

Outdoors

Lime Ridge Open Space

Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.

Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Arts & Culture

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.

1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA

Lone Tree Golf & Event Center

Sports & Recreation

Lone Tree Golf & Event Center

Scenic course with a driving range, events, dining & weekly brunch in a country club–style ambiance.

4800 Golf Course Rd, Antioch, CA 94531, USA

Luna Restaurant

Food & Drink

Luna Restaurant

Cozy spot for wining & dining on homemade Italian fare featuring imported ingredients & fresh pasta.

2118 Willow Pass Rd #100b, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Massage Envy

Wellness

Massage Envy

1975 Diamond Blvd Ste D-010, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Meadow Homes Park

Outdoors

Meadow Homes Park

Sunshine & Detroit Aves, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Mountain Grounds

Food & Drink

Mountain Grounds

3750 Alhambra Ave #2, Martinez, CA 94553, USA

Newhall Community Park

Outdoors

Newhall Community Park

Set around a creek, with trails, a dog run & picnic areas, plus bocce courts & ballfields.

1351 Newhall Pkwy, Concord, CA 94521, USA

Oak Grove Plaza

Shopping

Oak Grove Plaza

Large outdoor retail complex hosting varied (some well-known) stores & service providers.

785 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA 94518, USA

Papi Clary's Kitchen

Food & Drink

Papi Clary's Kitchen

2186 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Peet's Coffee

Food & Drink

Peet's Coffee

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.

2072 Salvio St, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Peet's Coffee

Food & Drink

Peet's Coffee

Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.

2095 Diamond Blvd Ste 100, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Philz Coffee

Food & Drink

Philz Coffee

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

1103 S California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA