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.

Food & Drink
Gratitude Coffee Bar
1655 Willow Pass Rd B, Concord, CA 94520, USA

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

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

Outdoors
Hidden Lakes Park
Morello Ave & Chilpancingo Pkwy, Martinez, CA 94553, USA

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

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

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

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

Outdoors
Lafayette Reservoir Recreation
Sizable park featuring a reservoir, hiking trails & activities such as fishing & boating.
3849 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA

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

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

Outdoors
Lime Ridge Open Space
Undeveloped ridgeline offering hiking & biking trails amid diverse wildlife & chaparral vegetation.
Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA

Arts & Culture
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.
1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597, USA

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

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

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

Outdoors
Meadow Homes Park
Sunshine & Detroit Aves, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Food & Drink
Mountain Grounds
3750 Alhambra Ave #2, Martinez, CA 94553, USA

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

Shopping
Oak Grove Plaza
Large outdoor retail complex hosting varied (some well-known) stores & service providers.
785 Oak Grove Rd, Concord, CA 94518, USA

Food & Drink
Papi Clary's Kitchen
2186 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520, USA

Food & Drink
Peet's Coffee
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
2072 Salvio St, Concord, CA 94520, USA

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

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