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Concord, CA

Todos Santos Plaza by Greenbelt Alliance on Flickr*

Concord’s Location:

Concord, CA is located approximately 30 miles east of San Francisco in the Bay Area, sometimes referred to as the East Bay. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County with a population of just over 120,000. Concord encompasses much of what is referred to as the Diablo Valley which sits in the shadow of Mt. Diablo.

Concord is about 22 miles from Oakland, CA and 55 miles to San Jose, CA. Concord is bordered by Pleasant Hill and Martinez/Pacheco to the west, Walnut Creek to the southwest, Clayton to the southeast, Bay Point to the northeast, and Pittsburg to the east. The northern edge of Concord is the San Joaquin River Delta.

With easy access to Hwy 4, I-680, and within easy driving distance of Hwy 24, you can reach Bay Area destinations easily and efficiently. A short drive north over the Benicia Bridge drops you into Solano County.

Employment in Concord, CA:

Concord has many profitable businesses and major employers. Concord provides a variety of job types, serving both manufacturing and the financial sectors. Below is a list of major employers:

Concord CA by InSapphoWeTrust on Flickr*
  • Bank of America Technology Center
  • Diablo Unified School District
  • Chevron Credit Center
  • John Muir Medical Center – Concord Campus
  • Conco Cement
  • Costco
  • T-Mobile
  • Home Depot
  • Contra Costa Water District
  • BART
  • Concord BMW
  • PG&E
  • Lowe’s
  • Concord Hilton
  • Sam’s Club
  • Shaw Environmental
  • Anka Behavioral Health
  • Orchard Supply Hardware
  • Safeway Stores
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel
  • Waterworld USA
  • Future Ford

Parks & Activities:

There are many public parks in Concord with everything from the hiking and views of Lime Ridge Open Space, to the urban fun of the Concord Skate Park. Major activities include the Waterworld USA park and the Pixieland Amusement Park.

Parks

Waterworld by Brian Shamblen on Flickr*
  • Ellis Lake Park
  • John F. Baldwin Park
  • Click Here for a complete list of parks in Concord

Playgrounds

  • Todos Santos Plaza
  • Ygnacio Valley Park
  • Concord Community Park
  • & many more. Click Here to explore further

Activities

  • Waterworld USA
  • Pixieland Park
  • Mt. Diablo State Park is nearby and offers hiking, cycling, and vistas

Shopping:

Clustered around Todos Santos Plaza, you will find downtown Concord full of small restaurants, shops, and businesses. The Sunvalley Shopping Center has even more shopping including H&M, Macy’s, and Nordstrom Rack. Other shopping centers include the Willows Shopping Center and The Veranda shopping center, the latter of which includes an IMAX movie theater.

Schools:

There are an abundance of schooling choices in Concord and surrounding areas. Concord is in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.

Public Elementary Schools in Concord

  • Ayers
  • Cambridge
  • El Monte
  • Highlands
  • Meadow Homes
  • Monte Gardens
  • Mountain View
  • Silverwood
  • Sunrise
  • Westwood
  • Woodside
  • Wren Avenue
  • Ygnacio Valley

Public Middle Schools in Concord

  • El Dorado
  • Oak Grove
  • Pine Hollow

Public High Schools in Concord

  • Concord
  • Mt. Diablo
  • Northgate
  • Ygnacio Valley

Private Schools in Concord, CA

The GreatSchools.org website has a list of over 74 Private Schools in Concord. Here is a smattering of schools.

Find out more and explore school reports on the GreatSchools.org website.

Transportation:Concord County Connection Map

Concord offers many different travel and transportation options. Public transportation in the form of buses and BART are readily available.

Bus Systems

Local public transportation is served by the County Connection. This is an extensive bus network that operates throughout Contra Costa County.

BART

Alternatively, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is an electric train network that services destination in much of the Bay Area. Many work in Oakland or San Francisco and use this when commuting. Concord has two stations: The North Concord/Martinez station and the downtown Concord Station.

Air

Finally, for those who travel, both the San Francisco International Airport and the Oakland International Airport are within 50 miles. Both airports have connection to BART. Plus, if you own a small plane you can take advantage of the Buchanan Field Airport located right outside the city limits.

Neighborhoods in Concord:

Todos Santos Plaza by InSapphoWeTrust on Flickr*
  • Baldwin Park
  • Buchanan Field
  • CSU Hayward CCC
  • Camara
  • Cambridge Park
  • Canterbury Village
  • Clayton Valley
  • Clayton Valley Center
  • Clayton Valley HIghlands
  • Colony Park
  • Concord Naval Weapons Station
  • Concord Park
  • Concord Pavilion
  • Concord Valley
  • Cowell
  • Dana Estates
  • Diablo Creek Golf Course
  • Ellis Lake
  • Estates
  • Four Corners
  • Meadowhomes
  • North Concord
  • San Vicente
  • Southern Concord
  • Sun Terrace
  • Todos Santos
  • Ygnacio Valley

Photo Credits:
* Waterworld by Brian Shamblen on Flickr
*Todos Santos Plaza by InSapphoWeTrust on Flickr
*Todos Santos Plaza by Greenbelt Alliance on Flickr
*Concord from Mt. Diablo Summit by InSapphoWeTrust on Flickr

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