Livermore

Travel Guide
Livermore
This city in California’s bountiful wine country offers golf, wine tasting and a charming downtown area.

Just an hour’s drive east of San Francisco is this quaint mid-sized city with old-town charm. It sits on the border of the rich agricultural Central Valley.

Livermore is one of California’s oldest wine regions that heritage continues today in its dozens of world-class wineries. Take a tasting tour to sample some of the best wines the state offers.

For a scenic day pairing history with wine tasting, hop aboard the vintage Niles Canyon Locomotive. This moving museum of the Pacific Coast Railway also provides transportation to area vineyards. Visit Livermore for one of the summertime wine festivals or special events. Play golf at one of the area’s top-quality courses: Las Positas, Poppy Ridge and The Course at Wente Vineyards.

Downtown Livermore is a lively area full of shops and top-quality restaurants. The town is the cultural hub of the region and is home to two cinemas, a performance theater and an open-air concert space. These venues attract world-class talents attend one of the many classical concerts, operas, ballets and dance recitals held throughout the year. Join the local community’s active support of music and art.

Get fresh produce straight from area farms at the Livermore Farmers Market, held every Sunday at the Historic Train Depot. During the summer, the Farmers Market is expanded to an evening market in Carnegie Park. Both these events are accompanied by live performances by local talent.

Enjoy entertainment of a very different nature at the Livermore Rodeo in the Robertson Park rodeo grounds. It is one leg of the famed California 6-Pack Rodeo Circuit. Known as “the world’s fastest rodeo,” the June event claims to hold more rides per hour than any other rodeo. It began in 1918 as a way to raise funds for the Red Cross and has been held annually since then.

Livermore is a great destination for visitors of all ages. With its old-fashioned appeal, numerous events and area wineries, it offers plenty of variety to choose from.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Livermore
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Livermore
2.5 out of 5
7700 Southfront Rd, Livermore, CA
The price is €95 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€95
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Livermore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful place for star"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Livermore
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr, San Leandro, CA
The price is €103 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€103
per night
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,734 reviews)
"Friendly fast service"

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Sonesta Silicon Valley
4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is €138 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
€138
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,315 reviews)
"Nice and Close to everything."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Rise Walnut Creek, a Sentral community
The Rise Walnut Creek, a Sentral community
3.5 out of 5
1380 North California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Walnut Creek. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, onsite parking, and gas grills. Popular attractions Lesher Center for the Arts and ...
8/10 Very Good! (14 reviews)
Awesome place. The best I’ve been to in a while.
"Amazing place - so gorgeous - brand new - peaceful and awesome location to Waln to dining and coffee etc."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2024

The Rise Walnut Creek, a Sentral community
The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)
The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)
Livermore
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Livermore. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Los Vaqueros Marina and Los ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Top of the World
"The views from this house are magnificent. It felt like an aleph point that was somehow in Northern California, England, Ireland, and Italy. I loved looking at a book about castles of the world while on the couch overlooking the land, sunrise and sunset. My kids loved the hottub. You can tell this ..."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2024

The Gated Country Estate | High Elevation| Views| Weddings (Fee Applies)
Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose
Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose
3.5 out of 5
475 N 18th St, San Jose, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose ...
7.2/10 Good! (29 reviews)
"Great place, and everything was perfect."

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2024

Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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26 Jun 2019

The Premium Outlet Mall is best avoided at weekend.