Concord, California
Concord is a city of 124,035 people in Contra Costa County, California, founded in 1869.
Why visit Concord
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 201 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Veranda LUXE Cinema & IMAX, Brenden Theatres, Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe and Don Francisco Galindo House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 41°F.
Weather in Concord
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Concord
Concord is the most populous city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. According to an estimate completed by the United States Census Bureau, the city had a population of 123,261 in 2025, making it the tenth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by Don Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is 29 miles (47 kilometers) east of San Francisco.
From the Wikipedia article Concord, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
John F. Kennedy University
School · 3.1 mi
Private university located in Pleasant Hill, California, United States
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi
Water park in Concord, California
June Bulman Grove Overlook
Scenic view · 1.6 mi
In memory of mayor June V. Bulman, Concord City Councilmember 1979-1989
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks17
Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Don Francisco Galindo House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic House museum in Concord, CA
Old Borges Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
The former ranch of early Walnut Creek pioneer Frank Borges
Patrick Rodgers Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic district in California, United States of America
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
US Navy memorial to the Port Chicago disaster
Shadelands Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Nationally Registered Historic Place in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
William T. Hendrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum · 5.3 mi
American museum and wildlife rehabilitation center
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
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Dinosaur Hill Park
Park · 5.4 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Heather Farm Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Public park in Walnut Creek, California, USA
Waterbird Regional Preserve
Park · 6.4 mi
Regional park, Contra Costa County, California,
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes201
Bambino's Italian Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.0 mi
1895 Farm Bureau Road, Concord
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
1924 Grant Street, Concord
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Brasas do Brazil
Restaurant · Brazilian · 2.3 mi
1631 Willow Pass Road, Concord
We-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Fresh Box - Poke Bowl & Boba Bubble Tea
Restaurant · Asian · 2.3 mi
1645 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Gratitude Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
1655 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Tu-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su-Mo 07:00-17:00
I Love Teriyaki & Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.9 mi
1980 Galindo Street, Concord
We-Mo 11:00-22:00; PH off
Kansai Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.3 mi
1669 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Su-Th 11:30-22:00 Fri-Sa 11:30-23:00
Mi Oficina Computer Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Mexican · 2.7 mi
1500 Monument Boulevard, Concord
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
189 more on the map.
History
The valleys north of Mount Diablo were inhabited by the Miwok people, who hunted elk and fished in the numerous streams flowing from the mountain into the San Francisco Bay. Miwok and other indigenous people still live within city limits. In 1772, Spanish explorers began to cross the area but did not settle there. In 1834, the Mexican land grant Rancho Monte del Diablo at the base of Mount Diablo was granted to Salvio Pacheco (for whom the nearby town of Pacheco is named).
Concord was founded under the name of Todos Santos ("all saints"; a name still borne by the central city plaza and park between Willow Pass Road and Salvio Street), on the initiative of Pacheco in 1869. It achieved prominence in the 19th century, when most residents of Pacheco relocated to Concord to avoid the devastation of fire and flood which crippled Pacheco's formerly booming economy. Concord was incorporated on February 5, 1905.
From the History section of Concord, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship26
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.2 mi
1955 Kirker Pass Road, Concord
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.7 mi
1590 Denkinger Road, Concord
First Presbyterian Church of Concord
Church · Presbyterian · 1.7 mi
1965 Colfax Street, concord
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries80
Healthcare7
Map of Concord
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 58°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 53°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord Buchanan Fld 72495 (3 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, 3 miles away.
- Pleasant Hill 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Pacheco 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Contra Costa Centre 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Clayton 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Bay Point 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Walnut Creek 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Vine Hill 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Pittsburg 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Martinez 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Reliez Valley 6 mi west, about 10 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
- Todos Santos Plaza (Concord, California) Dec 2009, Geraoma, Public domain
- Don Francisco Galindo House (Concord, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Borges Ranch (Walnut Creek, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe (Concord, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William T. Hendrick House (Pacheco, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shadelands Ranch House (Walnut Creek, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patrick Rodgers Farm (Pleasant Hill, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DinoHillPano2731x505, User Leonard G. on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 1.0
- StPaulsChapel, Pat Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bubo, Lindsay's Great Horned Owl, Dandelion 1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
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