Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill is a city of 34,235 people in Contra Costa County, California, founded in November 14, 1961.
Why visit Pleasant Hill
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 44 parks and trails, 236 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Veranda LUXE Cinema & IMAX, Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 34,613 at the 2020 census. It was incorporated in 1961. Pleasant Hill is the home of College Park High School, Diablo Valley College, the Pleasant Hill Library of the Contra Costa County Library system, and the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District.
From the Wikipedia article Pleasant Hill, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
John F. Kennedy University
School · 1.2 mi
Private university located in Pleasant Hill, California, United States
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
Monument and historic site · 1.8 mi
Water park in Concord, California
Museums and landmarks14
Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Don Francisco Galindo House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic House museum in Concord, CA
John Muir National Historic Site
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former home of John Muir in Martinez, California
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum · 2.1 mi
American museum and wildlife rehabilitation center
1931 1st Avenue, Walnut Creek
Patrick Rodgers Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in California, United States of America
Shadelands Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Nationally Registered Historic Place in Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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William T. Hendrick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds44
Dinosaur Hill Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Briones Regional Park
Park · 3.5 mi
Regional park in Contra Costa County, California
Heather Farm Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Public park in Walnut Creek, California, USA
32 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes236
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
7000 Sunne Lane, Walnut Creek
Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00; Sa,Su 06:00-17:00
Brasas do Brazil
Restaurant · Brazilian · 2.1 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 · 2.2 mi
1645 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
Gratitude Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
1655 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Tu-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su-Mo 07:00-17:00
Kansai Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.2 mi
1669 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
1802 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Mo-Tu 15:00-21:00; We-Su 11:00-21:00
Manakish Oven & Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.0 mi
2905 North Main Street, Walnut Creek
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Mi Oficina Computer Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Mexican · 1.8 mi
1500 Monument Boulevard, Concord
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Spicy Joi Banh Mi x Lao Street Food
Restaurant · Lao · 2.3 mi
1687 Willow Pass Road, Concord
Mo-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
224 more on the map.
History
Before colonization the area was inhabited by members of the Bay Miwok people. The San Ramon Valley Branch Line of the Southern Pacific entered service in 1891 with two flag stops in the area that would become the City of Pleasant Hill: Hookston, located today where the Iron Horse Regional Trail crosses Hookston Road, and Sparkle, where the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern Railway intersected and today stands the Pleasant Hill BART station. The area began to be suburbanized in the 1920s following prohibition, as the many local vineyards were removed and the formerly agricultural land was subdivided for housing. Monument Boulevard was named after the Soldiers Memorial Monument to commemorate veterans and war dead of World War I from Contra Costa County. It was erected on December 11, 1927, at the intersection of Monument Boulevard and the Contra Costa Highway, now Contra Costa Boulevard. The monument depicts one black and three white soldiers. It is 45 feet (14 meters) tall, constructed of formed concrete, and weighs 150 tons. In 1954 the monument was moved to its current site at the intersection of Boyd Road and Contra Costa Boulevard to make way for the construction of State Route 21.
Developed largely in the years following World War II, the area did not have a post office until 1948. The city incorporated in 1961.
From the History section of Pleasant Hill, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Extended Stay America
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
3220 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Churches and places of worship16
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.8 mi
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
School · 5.3 mi
1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek
Healthcare9
Physical Rehabilitation Center, Pleasant Hill
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
3480 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill
Map of Pleasant Hill
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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 (2 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, 2 miles away.
- Martinez 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Walnut Creek 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Concord 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Lafayette 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Orinda 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Alamo 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Moraga 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Bay Point 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Clayton 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Benicia 9 mi northwest, about 15 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
- OSH Pleasant Hill California, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Patrick Rodgers Farm (Pleasant Hill, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Hill Downtown Pano, ShakataGaNai, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA - panoramio (1), Mike Lee, CC BY 3.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v14, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v3, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road 1927 v2, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v5, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v6, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Monument Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road 1927, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v12, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v8, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v7, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v13, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v4, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v11, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v10, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Soldiers Memorial Pleasant Hill California at Boyd Road v9, Checkingfax, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Wanda-John Muir National Historic Site, NPS, Public domain
- William T. Hendrick House (Pacheco, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shadelands Ranch House (Walnut Creek, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bubo, Lindsay's Great Horned Owl, Dandelion 1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Don Francisco Galindo House (Concord, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe (Concord, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Concord, CA, USA - panoramio, MARELBU, CC BY 3.0
- Addition of inequality, Dan Bach, CC BY 2.0
- Library Photo DVC, Annekingsley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Five Guys (5898660193), Neil Conway from Oakland, USA, CC BY 2.0
- DVC welcome to fall, Annekingsley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pug Superman, Orourke253, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DVC classroom, Annekingsley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464611, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464608, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464612, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464607, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464615, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464614, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464606, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Hygrocybe splendidissima 6464610, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
- Irpex latemarginatus 254150640, Alan Rockefeller, CC BY 4.0
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