Guidebook for Danville & Bay Area
Food Scene
Great morning walk to grab a cup of coffee and a little bit of exercise.
34 locals recommend
Starbucks
4000 Blackhawk Plaza CirGreat morning walk to grab a cup of coffee and a little bit of exercise.
Just 5-10 minutes drive to down town Danville for restaurants, entertainment, grocery stores such as Trader Joe's and several banks, boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, and our must see beautiful "Iron Horse Trail" for walking/Biking.
24 locals recommend
Danville
Just 5-10 minutes drive to down town Danville for restaurants, entertainment, grocery stores such as Trader Joe's and several banks, boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, and our must see beautiful "Iron Horse Trail" for walking/Biking.
Mini mall with ritzy shops, restaurants, and a movie theater walking distance to us.
8 locals recommend
Blackhawk Plaza
3380 Blackhawk Plaza CirMini mall with ritzy shops, restaurants, and a movie theater walking distance to us.
Amakara
7568 Dublin BlvdBest Sushi in the area.
McDonald's
Baja Fresh
Draeger's Market
4100 Blackhawk Plaza CirDelicious Persian food. Worth driving 20 minutes to enjoy some fresh baked traditional Persian bread, Kebab, and other authentic meals.
Alborz Restaurant
Delicious Persian food. Worth driving 20 minutes to enjoy some fresh baked traditional Persian bread, Kebab, and other authentic meals.
Open every day 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. don't miss this bakery and their fresh baked goods.
East Bay Bakery
Open every day 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. don't miss this bakery and their fresh baked goods.
I know...I know...it's an hour away but if you are here to experience great Mexican food it'll be worth driving there while you plan a day in San Jose/Silicon Valley. There are three locations two in San Jose and one in Campbell. The one in Campbell is the best location and atmosphere.
TOSTADAS
304 E Santa Clara StI know...I know...it's an hour away but if you are here to experience great Mexican food it'll be worth driving there while you plan a day in San Jose/Silicon Valley. There are three locations two in San Jose and one in Campbell. The one in Campbell is the best location and atmosphere.
Essentials
Short drive or walking distance to get a few grocery items or plan a complete meal by visiting this local supermarket.
357 locals recommend
Safeway
298 King StShort drive or walking distance to get a few grocery items or plan a complete meal by visiting this local supermarket.
Everything Else
San Francisco International Airport
One of the three closest airport to us.
One of the three closest airport to us.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdOne of the three closest airport to us.
Oakland International Airport
1 Airport DrOne of the three closest airport to us.
BART Dublin_Pleasanton station
Public transportation to SF or other major areas.
We have two Bart station near us. Dublin is closer than this one.
22 locals recommend
Walnut Creek Station
200 Ygnacio Valley RdWe have two Bart station near us. Dublin is closer than this one.
Sightseeing
A place to see...or shop for the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate.
217 locals recommend
The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StA place to see...or shop for the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeWho doesn't know Golden Gate...???
Coit Tower, also known as the Lillian Coit Memorial Tower, is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. View from this tower is magnificent and a must see.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
Coit Tower, also known as the Lillian Coit Memorial Tower, is a 210-foot tower in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. View from this tower is magnificent and a must see.
Alcatraz Island is located 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco that was a maximum high security Federal prison with so much history.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island is located 1.5 miles offshore from San Francisco that was a maximum high security Federal prison with so much history.
A neighborhood & popular tourist attraction in San Francisco. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness east to Pier 35 or Kearny St.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StA neighborhood & popular tourist attraction in San Francisco. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness east to Pier 35 or Kearny St.
The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system. An icon of San Francisco, the cable car system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network.
207 locals recommend
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
1201 Mason StThe San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system. An icon of San Francisco, the cable car system forms part of the intermodal urban transport network.
This is a spacious and beautiful urban park, consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds in of one of the most expensive cities in the world.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
This is a spacious and beautiful urban park, consisting of 1,017 acres of public grounds in of one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton St. in San Francisco, this is the oldest Chinatown in North America & the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It's the oldest of the 4 Chinatown within city.
551 locals recommend
Chinatown
Centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton St. in San Francisco, this is the oldest Chinatown in North America & the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It's the oldest of the 4 Chinatown within city.
The Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco whose stated mission is to change the way the world learns. It's an amazing hands-on science museum.
432 locals recommend
Exploratorium
Green StreetThe Exploratorium is a museum in San Francisco whose stated mission is to change the way the world learns. It's an amazing hands-on science museum.
Muir Woods National Monument
Outdoor lover's paradise....!!
Angel Island Café
Main StreetHiking and camping paradise....
It's a great day trip and if you'd like to explore more of the area then stay one night at Monterey Bay area. Be sure to see the redwoods and the Big Sure if you have time.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
It's a great day trip and if you'd like to explore more of the area then stay one night at Monterey Bay area. Be sure to see the redwoods and the Big Sure if you have time.
For the outdoor enthusiasts it's a great day trip to see the magnificent historic redwoods as well as hiking to the top for a gorgeous view of the Monterey Bay. Then you can ride the train down to Santa Cruz boardwalk and back. It's a nice treat for children or adults.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdFor the outdoor enthusiasts it's a great day trip to see the magnificent historic redwoods as well as hiking to the top for a gorgeous view of the Monterey Bay. Then you can ride the train down to Santa Cruz boardwalk and back. It's a nice treat for children or adults.
Mount Diablo is a mountain of the Diablo Range, in Contra Costa County of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. It is south of Clayton and northeast of Danville. It is an isolated upthrust peak of 3,849 feet, visible from most of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hiking, picnicking, or just a scenic drive up this beautiful mountain would give you a great time. There's an entry fee if you decide to use the park facilities or hike inside the park.
84 locals recommend
Mount Diablo
Mount Diablo is a mountain of the Diablo Range, in Contra Costa County of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. It is south of Clayton and northeast of Danville. It is an isolated upthrust peak of 3,849 feet, visible from most of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Hiking, picnicking, or just a scenic drive up this beautiful mountain would give you a great time. There's an entry fee if you decide to use the park facilities or hike inside the park.
Fun for the kids and adults. Choice of a train ride through the majestic redwoods or a ride to the Santa Cruz Board walk. Take your beach bag and lunch for the entire day. Check the schedule and have a fun day!
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdFun for the kids and adults. Choice of a train ride through the majestic redwoods or a ride to the Santa Cruz Board walk. Take your beach bag and lunch for the entire day. Check the schedule and have a fun day!
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Shopping
Stoneridge Shopping Center
1 Stoneridge Mall RdShopping Mall near by...only 15 minutes drive.
San Francisco Premium Outlets
2774 Livermore Outlets DrMore shopping.....
Target
2610 Bishop DrPopular store
Local shopping mall with restaurants, Banks, movie theater, GYM, and super market.
8 locals recommend
Blackhawk Plaza
3380 Blackhawk Plaza CirLocal shopping mall with restaurants, Banks, movie theater, GYM, and super market.
Blackhawk Plaza
3380 Blackhawk Plaza CirArts & Culture
Blackhawk
Local Boutique style museum
Entertainment & Activities
Coliseum
Concert and music performances
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StFor music lovers
Century Blackhawk Plaza
4175 Blackhawk Plaza CirGood food and great outdoor dining area. Perfect for people watching and listing to live music if they offer at the time.
Danville Harvest
500 Hartz AveGood food and great outdoor dining area. Perfect for people watching and listing to live music if they offer at the time.