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Concord, CA

Concord is a mid-sized city at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. With Sacramento to the north and San Francisco to the west, it offers the ideal central location for those wanting to enjoy all that northern California has to offer. Concord provides a quiet living environment, yet plenty of social and cultural activities year-round. Plus, affordable living costs and easy access to surrounding metropoles give it a major advantage over larger cities in the area.

Downtown Concord features the Todos Santos Plaza, which includes a farmer’s market, free concerts in the summer, and numerous shops and restaurants. Concord also has plenty of nature: Mount Diablo State Park offers camping, biking, and hiking trails, as well as breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay. In addition, Lime Ridge Open Space includes 25 miles of trails that run through fields of wildflowers, grasses, and native oak trees. Concord has a few issues, though. Low-quality public schools and unsafe, poorly-maintained areas might discourage some people from living here.

Concord is a colorful city boasting a vibrant array of unique experiences. Dive into international cuisine from seafood at Shabuya to sushi at Mikuni, and masa crepes at Puesto to coconut milk curries at Koon Thai. Enjoy an evening of live music at the Concord Pavilion or explore work by local creatives at the aRt Cottage on Mt Diablo Street. If you want to learn more, stop by the Concord Museum and Event Center or the Concord Historical Society for information. We also have historic home and walking tours of the city.

Concord is well known for its commutability. The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), a heavy rail and elevated subway system, can take you to San Francisco in under 45 minutes. The County Connection bus line has a plethora of routes that run throughout the area, linking up to BART and Amtrak stations. Moreover, the monthly East Bay Value Pass gives you unlimited rides on bus routes at a reduced fare. Concord also supports electric vehicles by including over ten charging stations throughout the city in an effort to “go green.”

Moving to the Bay Area means beautiful weather year-round and a surplus of opportunities to enjoy it. Concord’s rich cultural diversity offers a global experience without having to leave home. Venture out into the vast network of outdoor recreational areas, or splurge on a weekend getaway to Sonoma or Napa Valley. Make new friends from all over the world and create unforgettable experiences. If you’re looking for a city with regional vibrancy minus the sky-high living costs, Concord might be the perfect place to begin your Californian adventure.