West Pleasant View, Colorado
West Pleasant View is a community of 5,051 people in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Why visit West Pleasant View
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colorado School of Mines, Heritage Square, Colorado Amphitheater and Ammunition Igloo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 20°F, and about 58 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in West Pleasant View
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Pleasant View
West Pleasant View is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the West Pleasant View CDP was 4,327 at the United States Census 2020. The Pleasant View Metropolitan District provides services.
From the Wikipedia article West Pleasant View, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Colorado School of Mines
School · 2.7 mi
Public university in Golden, Colorado, U.S.
Heritage Square
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Shopping village at Golden, Colorado
Museums and landmarks25
Colorado Amphitheater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Amphitheatre in Colorado, United States of America
Ammunition Igloo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic military facility near Golden, Colorado, USA
Astor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Hotel in Golden, Colorado
Barnes–Peery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Camp George West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Colorado National Guard Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Armory in Golden, United States of America
Golden High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
High school in Colorado, United States
Herman Coors House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic home in Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Mother Cabrini Shrine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Religious shrine in Golden, Colorado
Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Preserved “Galloping Goose” railcar
Rio Grande Southern Railroad, Motor No. 6
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Preserved “Galloping Goose” railcar
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
United States Marine Corps Memorial
Park · 0.9 mi
16899 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Bono's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 0.9 mi
Low-key venue known for its East Coast-style pizza & other Italian standards.
14799 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
17101 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Birrieria Doña María
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
14025 West Colfax Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
14239 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Coriander
Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi
14799 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden
11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00
Dumpling Bay
Restaurant · Asian · 1.0 mi
17211 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
India's Best Curry & Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi
17121 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo,We-Su 12:00-24:00; Tu 16:00-24:00
Klom Klorm Thai Taste Story
Restaurant · Thai · 0.8 mi
14630 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Sa,Su 11:00-20:30
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
16950 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 0.8 mi
14295 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
61 more on the map.
History
West Pleasant View traces its origins in the Colorado Gold Rush, when in 1860 George Pullman and several partners assembled claims to create the Cold Spring Ranch, comprising most of its present land area. With a hewn log Stage station built by Pullman at the southeast side of the junction of today's South Golden and Mt. Vernon Roads, the ranch served many area residents and travelers at this important crossroads to and from the gold fields, served by Wells Fargo and other stagecoach companies. Making enough money on this and other ventures to realize his sleeper railcar dream, Pullman returned east in the mid-1860s, and the ranch continued as an important way station through subsequent proprietors, including three generations of Jefferson County Sheriffs.
From the History section of West Pleasant View, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Golden - Denver Area
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
17140 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
Churches and places of worship15
Calvary Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Golden and Unger House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.5 mi
610 Coors Street
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Alameda International Junior/Senior High School
School · 5.7 mi
1255 South Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
School · 2.7 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy High School
School · 2.7 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
School · 2.7 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
School · 4.6 mi
885 South Garrison Street, Lakewood
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
School · 2.7 mi
165 S. Union Blvd #777, Lakewood
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
School · 2.7 mi
165 S. Union Blvd, Lakewood
Healthcare4
Map of West Pleasant View
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 9.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 58°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 0.8 in | 9.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.5 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakewood (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
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-01: Quarry Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Applewood 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Golden 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Lakewood 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Fairmount 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Wheat Ridge 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Genesee 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Edgewater 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Arvada 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Dakota Ridge 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Berkley 9 mi northeast, 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
- West Pleasant View, Colorado, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Rock Rest Lodge, S Golden Rd, West Pleasant View, CO 2026-06-06, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VFW Post 4171, West Pleasant View, CO 2026-07-04`, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RooneyRanch, Paul M. Murillo, Public domain
- Astor House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado National Guard Armory Building Golden CO Front, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvary Episcopal Church Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden High School Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnes-Peery House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lookout Mountain Park Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Golden Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden CO Colorado-Railroad-Museum RGS-Galloping-Goose-6 2012-10-18, Milan Suvajac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herman Coors House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, rear, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1933 Ford 3-Window Couple, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1974 Plymouth Barracuda, front, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1934 Ford, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, rear, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1984 Dodge Power Ram, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang GT convertible, right side, red, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang GT, left side, white, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1940 Ford Coupe, Boyd Coddington, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1973 AMC Javelin, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1952-53? Chevrolet pickup truck, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Buick GS 455, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1958 Ford Fairlane, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Ford Mustang, front right side, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Camp George West Arms and Ammunitions Storage in Golden, Colorado, ForgottenColorado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camp George West Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Camp George West in Golden, Colorado, ForgottenColorado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon, Elbarto6969, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jefferson County Court house at the Jefferson County Government Center. (40345984461), Craig Talbert, CC BY 2.0
- Colorado Mills, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Ammunition Igloo, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Colorado Amphitheater, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Intermountain Health Ambulance Unit 41, Golden Super Cruise 2026-10-03, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2015–2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 & 1965-1966 Chevrolet Corvette convertible, Golden Super Cruise 2026-09-05, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Golden Cemetery, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170, orange, front right side, Golden Super Cruise 2026-10-03, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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