Guidebook for Livermore
Food Scene
Local Favorite- great coffee. tea and people watching because it's on our main street which is lively and fun.
10 locals recommend
Panama Bay Coffee Co.
2115 First StLocal Favorite- great coffee. tea and people watching because it's on our main street which is lively and fun.
Newest coffee shop in town- super cute inside and the coffee/tea are good. It's also a little quiet(er) than other places.
6 locals recommend
Espresso Rosetta
206 S J StNewest coffee shop in town- super cute inside and the coffee/tea are good. It's also a little quiet(er) than other places.
Great wine and stunning views. Best in the late afternoon when you can lounge with a glass on wine on their patio (bring some snacks) and gaze at the Del Valle hills towering above the winery. We always take our out of town guests there- for wine and the views.
22 locals recommend
Vineyard Table & Tasting Lounge
5050 Arroyo RdGreat wine and stunning views. Best in the late afternoon when you can lounge with a glass on wine on their patio (bring some snacks) and gaze at the Del Valle hills towering above the winery. We always take our out of town guests there- for wine and the views.
Patxi's Pizza Livermore
2470 First StGood pizza with fresh ingredients.
Yummy kebabs and appetizers, reasonably priced and always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.
De Afghanan
1550 Railroad AveYummy kebabs and appetizers, reasonably priced and always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend.
Most authentic Mexican food outside Mexico which I found completely by accident. Their tacos are out of this world delicious and they make their own tortillas on the weekends. Very affordable and muy deliciosa
Contreras Market
861 Rincon AveMost authentic Mexican food outside Mexico which I found completely by accident. Their tacos are out of this world delicious and they make their own tortillas on the weekends. Very affordable and muy deliciosa
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely old theater where you can watch an art house release, independent movie or an old black/white movie and also have a glass of wine or beer and dinner from a restaurant next door (which will be brought to your table!).
15 locals recommend
Vine Cinema and Ale House
1722 First StLovely old theater where you can watch an art house release, independent movie or an old black/white movie and also have a glass of wine or beer and dinner from a restaurant next door (which will be brought to your table!).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Last Word
2470 First StGood cocktails and bar food (truffle popcorn!).
Not exactly a winery but a wine bar. Has live music almost daily. Check out their romantic back patio- has torches at night. Food's pretty good and the wine selection is great.
9 locals recommend
Double Barrel Wine Bar
2086 First StreetNot exactly a winery but a wine bar. Has live music almost daily. Check out their romantic back patio- has torches at night. Food's pretty good and the wine selection is great.
Arts & Culture
We are so lucky to have this theater and art center in town. They have a live music concert practically every day, check out their website for what's playing. Excellent acoustics and there are literally no bad seats. Love, love, love!
15 locals recommend
Bankhead Theater
2400 First StWe are so lucky to have this theater and art center in town. They have a live music concert practically every day, check out their website for what's playing. Excellent acoustics and there are literally no bad seats. Love, love, love!
Parks & Nature
Excellent hiking, especially in the winter/spring/fall (too hot in the summer!) The views are stunning and on a clear day you can see the Pacific ocean. In the spring the hills are emerald green and really dreamy. Only 25 mins drive.
12 locals recommend
Sunol Regional Wilderness
1895 Geary RdExcellent hiking, especially in the winter/spring/fall (too hot in the summer!) The views are stunning and on a clear day you can see the Pacific ocean. In the spring the hills are emerald green and really dreamy. Only 25 mins drive.
3 miles of paved trails, also good hiking trails (unpaved) that surround the park. Local favorite- a little crowded on the weekends, especially in non- hot months but very nice on weekdays. The views of Del Valle are stunning and the trail can be hilly but not very strenuous, so everyone can enjoy.
18 locals recommend
Sycamore Grove Regional Park
1051 Wetmore Rd3 miles of paved trails, also good hiking trails (unpaved) that surround the park. Local favorite- a little crowded on the weekends, especially in non- hot months but very nice on weekdays. The views of Del Valle are stunning and the trail can be hilly but not very strenuous, so everyone can enjoy.
Shopping
A hidden gem- well curated antique store off main street, adorable owner who has a great eye for vintage fashion. Really well curated selection - French vintage posters, collectable silverware and pottery, antique and vintage boxes, records etc. So much fun!
Blue Door Antiques
321 N L StA hidden gem- well curated antique store off main street, adorable owner who has a great eye for vintage fashion. Really well curated selection - French vintage posters, collectable silverware and pottery, antique and vintage boxes, records etc. So much fun!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3903 Santa Rita RdWe have two farmer's markets: Thursday 3-8 and Sunday 9-1pm. Both are excellent but keep in mind that they are actually in Carnegie Park (this map has it's old location).
Livermore Farmer's Market
2155 3rd StWe have two farmer's markets: Thursday 3-8 and Sunday 9-1pm. Both are excellent but keep in mind that they are actually in Carnegie Park (this map has it's old location).