About Livermore

Founded in 1869, Livermore is California's oldest wine region, framed by award-winning wineries, farm lands and ranches that mirror the valley's western heritage.  The City of Livermore (pop. 80,723) encompasses twenty-two square miles and is the easternmost city in the San Francisco Bay Area; the gateway to the Central Valley. Protection by the coastal range provides the Livermore Valley with a mild climate that enhances the pursuit of a more relaxed, less congested lifestyle.

As home to renowned science and technology centers, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore is a technological hub and an academically engaged community. It has become an integral part of the Bay Area, successfully competing in the global market powered by its wealth of research, technology and innovation.

Livermore's arts, culture, western heritage and vibrant wine industry provide a unique blend to this special community. Historic Downtown Livermore is enjoying a renaissance reestablishing the downtown as the city's preeminent shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural district with a new 10-screen cinema and a 500-seat performing arts center. With the addition of several residential projects, art/live workspaces, and a pedestrian-oriented environment, the City is establishing an active urban living experience in the Valley.

Activities and Tours | Sports & Recreation | Outdoors
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Tour California's Original Wine Country
Award-winning quality permeates those who come to experience the 26 friendly wineries of the Livermore Valley. The quiet and unrushed community of winemakers and growers who often double as tasting room hosts offers the same friendly hospitality that visitors experienced over a century ago. Winemaking is a way of life as much as it is a vocation to these vintners, and, given the Livermore Valley's ideal climate and soil, it's no wonder that everyone from fourth generation Livermore Valley vintners to the cadre of new, talented winemakers strives to make wines that reflect the character and potential of this region.

Visit the Livermore Valley Wine Growers Association web site for more information.

Altamont Pass Windfarms, located along the old Altamont Pass Road and the I-580 Freeway between Livermore and Tracy. This is the largest power plant fueled by wind in the world. Since 1981, over 7,300 wind turbines have been installed. By 1992, they produced over 6,000 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, enough energy to meet the needs of about 800,000 California homes for a full year.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Discovery Center
Livermore National Laboratory's Discovery Center is located on Greenville Road at East Gate Drive. The Center is open and free to the public Tuesday through Friday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Prearranged tours of the Laboratory are available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Reservations are required.

Historic Tours and Museums
Historic sites and buildings abound. Visit the History Center and Art Gallery and pick up a walking tour map of the downtown area. You just might meet an oldtimer who knew world heavyweight boxer Max Baer or world champion all-around cowboy Johnnie Scheider.

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown This self- guided tour starts at the Carnegie Bldg. at 3rd Street between J and K Streets. Obtain a map at the History Center and Art Gallery which is open Wednesday through Sunday. Phone(925) 449-9927.

Sports and Recreation

With more than 41 facilities operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, there is no shortage of recreational opportunities. There are plenty of sports leagues for youths and adults. Livermore currently has two public and two private golf course. Other entertainment includes bowling, movies, and two family amusement centers.

Altamont Raceway Park, is the place for race fans to enjoy the excitement of auto/stock car racing! located at 17001 Midway Rd., take I-580/205 to the Patterson Pass Rd. exit. Head south and west to Midway Rd. For information call (925)373- RACE .

Golf at our beautiful public courses. Las Positas Golf Course is located near the airport at 909 Clubhouse Drive, phone (925)443-3122, or try the Springtown Golf Course located at 939 Larkspur, phone (925)455-5695.

Bowling, at Granada Bowl & Sports Bar. For those of you who are looking for a great family activity, don't miss an opportunity to bowl that perfect game or shoot a game of billiards. Also available are three giant screens and eight color monitors for sports buffs. Located at 1620 Railroad Ave. Phone(925) 447-5600.

Boomers, located near the Livermore Airport at 2400 Kitty Hawk Road, is a premier family fun center, offering two challenging miniature golf courses, Raceway Go Karts, Bumper Boats, a giant Games Pavilion with over 200 state-of-the-future video, Redemption & Sports games. Open daily year-round. Phone(925) 447-PARK. slot Car Racing is family fun. No Matter if you are two or one hundred and two, you can enjoy the fast paced excitement these tiney caqrs can offer. Slot racing is a great hobby that brings family members closer together as they enjoy the benefits of  healthy competition. It's inexpensive and easy to get started!!!

Outdoors

Camping: Experience the great outdoors with a camping trip to beautiful Lake Del Valle. For public camping reservations, call 925-562-CAMP. There are 29 reservable areas set aside for group overnight camping for established organizations such as youth and equestrian groups. For group reservations call (925) 636-1684.

Picnics: Planning a family reunion, or other special event for 25 to 500 people? Reserve one of the many picnic areas available at DEL VALLE REGIONAL PARK, located only 9 miles south of town, and enjoy a great day of swimming, hiking, nature programs, picnicking, windsurfing, fishing, and horseback riding. Call (510)636-1684 to reserve that special spot br your upcoming event.

Fishing: Want to catch that big trout that has been escaping you elsewhere? Fishing is prime at Del Valle during the winter months with regular trout plants from October through May. Large and small mouth bass bite well in the spring and summer as do a variety of pan fish. Shadow Cliff Rgional Park also offers great fishing.

Waterslides: Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is a haven for water activities. Waterslides are open daily during the hot summer months and on weekends in the spring and fall. Phone (925)846-4900.

Hiking and Biking: Ride the hiking/biking trail along the Arroyo Mocho and through Robertson Park. Pick up the path behind the Arco Mini-Mart at Stanley and Murrieta Blvd. Stop at Retzlaff winery on South Livermore for a picnic lunch (from 12-2 p.m.) or ride another mile and a half on South Livermore Avenue to Stony Ridge Winery on Tesla and sample their lunch menu.