Blackhawk, California
Blackhawk is a community of 10,137 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit Blackhawk
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails and 29 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Blackhawk Auto Museum, Blackhawk Museum, Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve and Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Blackhawk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Blackhawk
Blackhawk is an unincorporated planned community and census-designated place located in Contra Costa County, California, United States, east of Danville and Oakland. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 9,637. Governed by county rules/regulations and a homeowner association (HOA), Blackhawk has a country club, two golf courses, sports complex, restaurants, and abuts the Blackhawk Plaza mall. HOA dues provide 24-hour security plus additional law enforcement contracted through the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.
From the Wikipedia article Blackhawk, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Blackhawk Auto Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Fr-Su 10:00-17:00; Mo-Th closed
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Blackhawk Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
4050 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Garlex Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
9000 Crow Canyon Road, Danville
17 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare3
Gladstone Clinic - Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
Map of Blackhawk
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 42°F | 4.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 46°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 41°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Diablo Junction (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
Livermore Municipal Airport (LVK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Camino Tassajara 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- San Ramon 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Danville 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Diablo 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Alamo 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Norris Canyon 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Dublin 7 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Walnut Creek 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Clayton 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Pleasanton 10 mi south, about 16 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
- Blackhawk Plaza, ShakataGaNai, CC BY 3.0
- Blackhawk Museum 02, ShakataGaNai, CC BY 3.0
- Blackhawk Museum 01, ShakataGaNai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1947 Delahaye Guillore Roadster 9859897684, Garrett, CC BY 2.0
- 1928 Bugatti Type 37A Supercharged front view, Cullen328, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1928 Bugatti Type 37A Supercharged, Cullen328, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BMW 328 cockpit, Breckenedge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1929 Minerva Type AM (3164763851), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (3164760781), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1941 Lincoln Continental special by Raymond Loewy - 3164762677, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1929 Minerva Type AM (3164763419), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1934 Auburn Model 12-50 (3164761243), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 Talbot-Lago Type T-26 (3164763227), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 Talbot-Lago Type T-26 (3165593956), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni coupe 03, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1929 Minerva Type AM (3164763743), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1930 Stutz Model MB (3164757129), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1941 Lincoln Continental special by Raymond Loewy, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1906 Cadillac Model M (2), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1906 Cadillac Model M, Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1946 ZIS Model 110, Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Delayhaye 135 Compétition coupé Figoni 1936, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1946 ZIS Model 110 rear, Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1934 Auburn Model 12-50 (3164761023), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni coupe 04, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 Talbot-Lago Type T-26 (3165593680), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni coupe 02, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1906 Cadillac Model M (1), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Delahaye 135 Competition Figoni coupe 01, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1949 Delahaye Type 35M cabriolet Guilloré, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (3164757565), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A, Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A (2), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1946 ZIS Model 110 front, Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante uncoverable - 3164770881, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante uncoverable - 3165601474, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- Bugatti Type 57 C Atalante uncoverable, Craig Howell, CC BY 2.0
- 1947 Talbot-Lago Type T-26 (3164768567), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (3165591582), Craig Howell from San Carlos, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- BMW 328 rear quarter view 01, Breckenedge, CC BY-SA 4.0
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