Acalanes Ridge, California
Acalanes Ridge is a community of 1,006 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit Acalanes Ridge
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 143 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lesher Center for the Arts, Century 16 Theater, Lindsay Wildlife Experience and Patrick Rodgers Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Acalanes Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Acalanes Ridge
Acalanes Ridge is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, California, United States. Acalanes Ridge sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 m). The population was 1,285 at the 2020 Census.
From the Wikipedia article Acalanes Ridge, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum · 1.3 mi
American museum and wildlife rehabilitation center
1931 1st Avenue, Walnut Creek
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Patrick Rodgers Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in California, United States of America
18_1B SF-SL Acalanes Ridge
Monument and historic site
Transcontinental Airmail Arrow used to indicate the direction to the next beacon. These arrows, located by a rotating light tower and a...
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Dinosaur Hill Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Heather Farm Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Public park in Walnut Creek, California, USA
Restaurants and cafes143
Dough Zone
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
1320 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
George's Giant Hamburger
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Ice Cream, Tea, Hot Dog, Dessert, Wings, Sausage, Fries · 1.4 mi
1491 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Havana
Restaurant · Tapas, Spanish, Seafood, Caribbean · 1.0 mi
1516 Bonanza Street
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Original Joe's
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
1300 South Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pacific Catch
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.3 mi
1305 South Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Torsap Thai Kitchen
Restaurant · Thai, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails · 1.0 mi
1388 Locust Street, Walnut Creek
Mo 10:00-22:00, Tu 11:30-22:00, We 10:00-22:00, Th 10:00-22:00, Fr...
World Famous Hotboys
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.1 mi
1394 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Su-We 09:00-22:00, Th 09:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-02:00
Kibi's Cafe
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi
1981 Ste.115 North Broadway
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
131 more on the map.
History
Acalanes Ridge is named after the area's historical Native American residents, the Sacalanes.
From the History section of Acalanes Ridge, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship15
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
1924 Trinity Avenue
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.6 mi
1801 Lacassie Avenue
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.5 mi
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
School · 1.9 mi
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
School · 3.4 mi
2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek
Healthcare3
Map of Acalanes Ridge
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 42°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 57°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 58°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord Wwtp (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Walnut Creek 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Lafayette 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Castle Hill 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Reliez Valley 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Pleasant Hill 3 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Moraga 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Alamo 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Orinda 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Concord 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Martinez 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Patrick Rodgers Farm (Pleasant Hill, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bubo, Lindsay's Great Horned Owl, Dandelion 1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StPaulsChapel, Pat Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek view from Acalanes Open Space, Jeffreymendel Jeffrey Nash, CC BY 3.0
- Walnut Creek view from Acalanes Open Space (cropped), Jeffreymendel Jeffrey Nash, CC BY 3.0
- Airmail navigation arrow in Walnut Creek, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek Banner, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek panorama from hill, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilltop in Walnut Creek, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-680 in Walnut Creek from hill, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek station from hill, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-680 in Walnut Creek, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C-Line viaduct over I-680 (2), August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek station and aerial structure, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- C-Line viaduct over I-680 (1), August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- County Connection 1404 (WC BART) (79094), Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Connection 1404 (WC BART), Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Connection 1528 (WC BART), front, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Connection 1528 (WC BART), rear, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BART viaduct in Walnut Creek, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SolTrans 5059, MCI D4500CT (WC BART), rear, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SolTrans 5059, MCI D4500CT (WC BART), front, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Second garage construction at Walnut Creek station (2), August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- County Connection 1528 (WC BART), side, Mliu92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Second garage construction at Walnut Creek station (1), August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- County Connection 1719 at Walnut Creek station (August 2026), Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South garage at Walnut Creek station, November 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Second garage construction at Walnut Creek station (3), August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek station and south garage, November 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut Creek station from south garage, November 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- County Connection route 9 bus at Walnut Creek station, November 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BART on Walnut Creek Bridge, InvadingInvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bus terminal at Walnut Creek station, November 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Platforms of Walnut Creek station 20260820, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eastbound train at Walnut Creek station, January 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parking garage construction at Walnut Creek station (2), January 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South garage and bus bays of Walnut Creek station in August 2026, Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Connection 2339 at Walnut Creek station (August 2026), Evan0512, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parking garage construction at Walnut Creek station (2), April 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
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