Don's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Old Borges Ranch
1035 Castle Rock RdSuper cool historic ranch just minutes away.
Amazing panoramic view of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Check out Rock City for bouldering through natural cave formations... kids love this place!
9 locals recommend
Mount Diablo Summit Museum and trailhead
Summit RoadAmazing panoramic view of the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Check out Rock City for bouldering through natural cave formations... kids love this place!
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig RdBeautiful spot for some bubbles...
Always a must on my visits... oysters freshly shucked right out of the bay couoled with a coastal hike. Great place for a picnic!
41 locals recommend
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
15479 CA-1Always a must on my visits... oysters freshly shucked right out of the bay couoled with a coastal hike. Great place for a picnic!
Just over an hour's drive brings you to Santa Cruz... check out the Beach Boardwalk for fun & games.
242 locals recommend
Santa Cruz
Just over an hour's drive brings you to Santa Cruz... check out the Beach Boardwalk for fun & games.
San Francisco
Of course, there's always San Francisco!
Half Dome
Anyone up for a free-solo climb of El Capitan?
My absolute favorite ski reort in Lake Tahoe, best all around terrain and THE BEST VIEWS.
Heavenly Valley
My absolute favorite ski reort in Lake Tahoe, best all around terrain and THE BEST VIEWS.
Parks
One of the best parks ever... fishing, zen garden, ponds, jungle gym for big kids, another for little kids, basketball courts, swimming pool... all connected to the house via the Iron Horse Trail or just a few minutes drive from home.
29 locals recommend
Heather Farm Park
301 N San Carlos DrOne of the best parks ever... fishing, zen garden, ponds, jungle gym for big kids, another for little kids, basketball courts, swimming pool... all connected to the house via the Iron Horse Trail or just a few minutes drive from home.
Great spot for a leisure stroll around the Reservoir. Also, can rent a boat for fishing or paddleboat just for fun. Also has a playground for the little ones.
70 locals recommend
Lafayette Reservoir
Great spot for a leisure stroll around the Reservoir. Also, can rent a boat for fishing or paddleboat just for fun. Also has a playground for the little ones.
Food Scene
Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
1500 Mt Diablo BlvdVery cool spot for a drink or bite.
Va de Vi
1511 Mt Diablo BlvdAwesome little wine bar... better make a reservation in advance though!
Parada
7001 Sunne LnGreat Peruvian restaurant just a few blocks away.
If you go to Tahoe, this all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant is a must! Get's packed, go early...
71 locals recommend
Sushi Pier Tahoe
177 US-50If you go to Tahoe, this all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant is a must! Get's packed, go early...
Great spot for some Chower & seafood with a view... perfect day trip from WC.
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Great spot for some Chower & seafood with a view... perfect day trip from WC.
The Dead Fish
20050 San Pablo AvePhenomenal seafood, great place for big groups & outdoor dining.
House of Sake
313 N Civic DrExcellent sushi, very casual atmosphere, well priced, rapid service.
The Cooperage American Grille
1342 Lafayette CirFun atmosphere, great food, in nearby Lafayette.
Transportation
Pleasant Hill station
1365 Treat BlvdClosest BART station to the house (1 mile away).
Shopping Center
Super convenient plaza for groceries, a fantastic donut shop, Taqueria, pharmacy, Starbucks w/ quaint outdoor seating by running water, Jamba Juice, Diner, dry cleaning and more.
Countrywood Shopping Center
718 Bancroft RdSuper convenient plaza for groceries, a fantastic donut shop, Taqueria, pharmacy, Starbucks w/ quaint outdoor seating by running water, Jamba Juice, Diner, dry cleaning and more.