Welcome to Livermore
California's oldest wine region, offering ideal residential living paired with the latest amenities
Livermore is a thriving Bay Area city blessed with a breathtaking landscape. Outside California, most people who have heard of Livermore know it as a hub for vineyards and wineries. Historically, Livermore is one of California’s longest-tenured wine regions, and today, it is home to over 50 wineries. To visit Livermore is to experience a visually stunning mixture of upscale suburbs, commercial areas, and green spaces.
Thanks in part to its wineries, the city has a rich history and is home to many beautiful homes and buildings. The city’s Downtown area is its epicenter for retail and fine dining. In the context of the Bay Area, Livermore is a very convenient location with excellent accessibility to San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The homes in Livermore are mostly luxurious single-family residences (however, townhomes are also typically available). Besides hillside estates, the best real estate in Livermore is in exclusive neighborhoods dotted with cul de sacs, lined with trees, and bathed in tranquility.
What to Love
- Walkable, old-fashioned downtown with hip boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife
- Great schools
- Home to Lawrence Livermore Lab, a major employer
- California's oldest wine region
- Exclusive luxury amenities and conveniences
Local Lifestyle
Livermore has a suburban feel that’s evident as soon as you drive into the city — houses line the streets as far as the eye can see. However, Livermore is more than just a suburban city; it's also a connected community. Many families and young professionals live in Livermore, and there are myriad ways to get involved, whether through the arts or volunteering. Locals share scenic views, amenity-rich suburbs, and all the benefits of a big city while still living in a suburban community.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
If you're looking for a fun and luxurious dining, entertainment, and shopping experience in Livermore, check out Swirl on the Square Inc. This top-rated establishment offers an extensive menu of American grub and brews and a wide selection of cocktails and wine. The Last Word is another excellent choice for Spanish-inspired small plates and specialty cocktails. And if you're looking for a more rustic-chic dining experience, offering brunch & craft cocktails, then be sure to check out Range Life. For burgers, shakes, and fries, check out Johnny Rockets. Don’t miss First Street Alehouse for an upbeat social atmosphere and quality food and drink at fair prices. It has the largest publicly displayed beer can collection, housing over 6,000 cans!
For retail therapy, the Chardonnay Shopping Center is the perfect place to find everything you need. Its convenient location and wide selection of stores make it the ideal place to find new fashion-forward items to fill your closet.
Things to Do
Downtown Livermore is full of life. Locals of all ages congregate at the Livermore Downtown Farmers’ Market, where buyers support local growers and creators. The market is open Sunday mornings from mid-April to mid-October.
Livermore is found in the beautiful Livermore Valley and is home to many parks, trails, and open spaces for families to enjoy, especially those with children. Del Valle Regional Park is a popular spot for hiking, picnicking, and swimming, and Sycamore Grove Regional Park offers horseback riding, biking, and camping. Situated at the border of Livermore and Pleasanton, Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreational Area is a former quarry loved by locals for its 80-acre lake, where you can fish or swim, along with its extensive hiking trails. The nearby Los Vaqueros Reservoir is perfect for a day of fishing or picnicking, and the Robert Livermore Community Center is great for a refreshing swim.
If you're looking for entertainment, catch a show at the Bankhead Theater. And no matter what time of year it is, there's always something going on in Livermore — from the Harvest Wine Celebration in October to the Summer Concert Series in July.
For those who want to take in the scenery at a slower pace, the Livermore Wine Trolley offers leisurely tours of local wineries. Wente Vineyards is a California Historical Landmark — the oldest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the U.S. The Wente family established the vineyards in 1883 and was instrumental in pioneering the California wine industry in a sustainable way, with innovations like night-time mechanical harvesting.
Schools
