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Visit Pleasant Hill Visit Pleasant Hill provides official visitor information and promotes local businesses, experiences, and events in Pleasant Hill, CA.

With Pleasant Hill as your home away from home, exploring Northern California is easy. Our friendly community is just a quick BART ride to the big-city excitement of San Francisco. We’re also just a stone’s throw from the world-class w**es of Napa and Sonoma Valleys. And with so many options for outdoor exploration and family-friendly attractions, you’ll never run out of things to do.

11/06/2026

Looking for holiday things to do in San Francisco without the traffic or the parking? 🎄 Make Pleasant Hill your East Bay home base and take BART into the city for a family holiday day trip.

Here are five holiday stops you can reach easily from BART:

🎄 Union Square tree and ice rink: skate under the giant tree, a short walk from Powell St BART. https://bit.ly/2QiLHcb

🍪 Fairmont gingerbread house: a life size gingerbread house on Nob Hill, a quick cable car ride from Powell St. https://bit.ly/4sqtadn

🩰 The Nutcracker at SF Ballet: a holiday classic at the War Memorial Opera House, next to Civic Center BART. https://bit.ly/4jQRAL7

✨ Downtown holiday lights: sparkling displays near the Montgomery and Embarcadero stations. https://bit.ly/4kmiSsM

🦭 Pier 39 tree and sea lions: take the F streetcar from Embarcadero for a waterfront stop. https://bit.ly/4yR3rMJ

When the day is done, ride BART back to Pleasant Hill for dinner downtown and a relaxing night away from the city crowds.

Plan your Pleasant Hill holiday stay: https://bit.ly/3PE2AyK

11/05/2026

Looking for things to do in Pleasant Hill this November? 🍂 From the last Night Markets of the season to Light Up the Night downtown, here’s what’s happening around town.

🥕 Pleasant Hill Farmers Market: fresh local produce, flowers and treats every Saturday morning, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall Park.

🏡 Rodgers Ranch Museum Days: step back in time at the historic ranch house and gardens. Open Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus Sunday Nov 29, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

🌮 Pleasant Hill Night Market: food, live music and local vendors on Friday Nov 6, 5 to 9 p.m. at Chilpancingo Park. This is the final nights of the season, so don’t miss them!

🎁 Holiday Boutique & Crafts Fair: get a head start on holiday shopping with more than 50 craft vendors, Saturday Nov 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center.

🎄 Light Up the Night: Pleasant Hill’s free holiday kickoff on Saturday Nov 21, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Downtown Pleasant Hill, with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., visits with Santa, a holiday train, hot cocoa and live performances.

🌲 Dolfins Christmas Tree Lot: a local tradition for more than four decades, open daily starting Nov 27 at Winslow Center. Proceeds support the Pleasant Hill Dolfins Swim Team.

Tag who you’re bringing along this November! 👇

11/02/2026

“That short rib is melt in your mouth tender.” 🍖

Meet Brad Zeller, the chef and owner of Crescent Bistro, a classic California bistro in Downtown Pleasant Hill featured on Check, Please! Bay Area from KQED Food. Brad grew up in the Bay Area, and his family’s Southern roots show up on the menu. Order the crispy fried chicken dinner or the red w**e braised short rib. Everything is made from scratch with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and the craft cocktails and w**e list are just as good.

It’s the kind of cozy Pleasant Hill restaurant you’ll want on a cold night. Come hungry.

🍳 Open seven days a week from 11am
🍸 Lunch, brunch and happy hour
📍 45 Crescent Drive, Downtown Pleasant Hill

Staying in Pleasant Hill? It’s just minutes from your hotel. https://bit.ly/3UVIfaF

10/30/2026

"If we don't like it, we don't serve it." 👑

Meet Nikki, Ed and Bo, the founders of The Royale Eatery. They travel, find the best dish in each place and bring it home to Pleasant Hill. That's how a smash burger, Korean ramyeon and Thai khao soi end up on the same brunch menu. Everything is made in house, right down to the Royal Bacon.

They fell in love with Pleasant Hill and built something of their own here. We think you'll love it too.

🍳 Brunch daily (from 8am on weekends)
🍸 Happy hour Tue–Fri, 5–6pm
🍽️ Dinner Tue–Sat, 5–9pm

Staying in Pleasant Hill? It's just minutes from your hotel.
👉 theroyaleeatery.com

10/27/2026

Pleasant Hill's best kept vintage secret is hiding in plain sight 🧡

The Hospice Thrift Shoppes on Contra Costa Blvd is stacked with:
🧥 Vintage and retro clothing
💍 Estate jewelry
🪑 One of a kind furniture finds
🧸 Retro toys and collectibles

📍 959 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
🔗 https://bit.ly/3VJBZmf

What an incredible sight! ❤️La Catrina in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood is absolutely stunning!A big congratulations ...
10/26/2026

What an incredible sight! ❤️

La Catrina in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood is absolutely stunning!

A big congratulations to Visit Oakland, The Unity Council, the City of Oakland, and everyone who helped bring this beautiful celebration of culture and tradition to the East Bay.

Great destinations make our entire region stronger! We love seeing our tourism partners create meaningful experiences that celebrate their communities and inspire visitors to explore more of the East Bay.

There's a reason the plaza in Downtown Pleasant Hill smells like sizzling carne asada 🌮Cantina Jack's, tucked behind the...
10/23/2026

There's a reason the plaza in Downtown Pleasant Hill smells like sizzling carne asada 🌮

Cantina Jack's, tucked behind the original Jack's, is where taco night turns into an event. Think modern takes on Mexican classics, a tequila list more than 200 bottles deep, and margaritas in flavors like mango, guava, and prickly pear. Add a colorful patio and an easy, festive buzz, and you've got the kind of spot you end up staying at way longer than you planned.

Come hungry for the quesabirria tacos, stay for a cantina old fashioned, and swing by during happy hour (every day until 6) or for weekend brunch when the whole place is buzzing.

So tell us 👇 what's your go to order? Quesabirria, street tacos, or fajitas for the whole table? We're taking notes for next time.

📍 Cantina Jack's, 40 Crescent Dr, Downtown Pleasant Hill

10/23/2026

Right in the heart of Pleasant Hill is a place where the shelves reach the ceiling and every bin is full of possibility. 🧱

Walk in and you will find bulk bins you can dig through piece by piece, a full wall of minifigs, rare and retired sets, and custom builds so detailed you will want to stand and stare. It is more than a shop. It is a gathering spot where kids, collectors, and lifelong LEGO fans all find their people.

Planning a party? The Ultimate Birthday Adventure lets kids build their own memories with a private session and all the bricks they can dream up. Just want to browse? Swing by on a Thursday for 25% off all bulk.

Spots like Scott's Brix are what make Pleasant Hill feel like home. See what you can build: https://bit.ly/4gFtVew

10/22/2026

Looking for a hidden gem hike in the East Bay? Mt. Wanda in Martinez is a 2.9 mile loop trail with a story most hikers never learn, and everything you need to plan your visit.

The essentials:

📍 Trailhead: park and ride lot at Franklin Canyon Road and Alhambra Avenue in Martinez
🥾 2.9 mile loop, moderate difficulty, 1 to 2 hours, about 660 ft elevation gain
🚴 Bikes and horses are welcome on fire roads
🐕 Dogs are welcome on leash
🕐 Open daily from sunrise to sunset
💧 No water or restroom facilities on site, so pack accordingly
🎙️ The National Park Service occasionally hosts free ranger led hikes on Mt. Wanda throughout the year

Part of the John Muir National Historic Site, Mt. Wanda is named after John Muir's eldest daughter, who spent countless afternoons hiking these hills with her father and younger sister Helen. There's even a nearby peak named after Helen, making the mountain a lasting tribute to the family that once called this land home.

Looking for the best food trucks in Pleasant Hill this October? Off the Grid returns to the City Hall lawn every Thursda...
10/16/2026

Looking for the best food trucks in Pleasant Hill this October? Off the Grid returns to the City Hall lawn every Thursday. 🚚

Your guide to Off the Grid food truck nights in the East Bay:

🚚 Rotating lineup of the Bay Area's favorite food trucks
🎶 Live music from the gazebo, plus b**r, w**e, and cocktails
🪑 Adirondack chairs and picnic tables provided, or bring a blanket
🐶 Family friendly and dog friendly in downtown Pleasant Hill

📅 Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
🕔 5 to 9 p.m., Pleasant Hill City Hall lawn

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700 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA
94523

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Monday 9pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9pm - 5pm
Thursday 9pm - 5pm
Friday 9pm - 5pm

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