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Concord (California) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Contra Costa County, California, United States

About Concord (California)

Concord is29 miles (47km)east ofSan Francisco, meaning that the commute through the Caldecott Tunnel and across the Bay Bridge can be done in approximately 30 minutes when traffic is light, but may feel like an eternity when traffic is heavy. The area of the city is 31.13 square miles (80.63 square kilometers), and with over 120,000 residents Concord is the largest city inContra Costa County. Concord is perhaps best-known for theDe La Salle High School football team, which between 1992 and 2004 established a national record-winning streak of 151 games, shattering the previous record of 72 games. During this time the team was named ESPN national champion in 1994 and USA Today national champion in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. Another of Concord's claims to fame is the famous people wh

Top Attractions in Concord (California)

Explore the best things to see and do in Concord (California):

  • Brenden Theatres Concord 14
  • Concord Pavilion
  • Diablo Creek Golf Course
  • Don Francisco Galindo House
  • Pixieland Amusement Park
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
  • Solano Drive-In

Where to Eat in Concord (California)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Benihana
  • 🍴Digger's Diner
  • 🍴Guadalajara Grill # B6
  • 🍴Himalayan Cuisine
  • 🍴Kansai
  • 🍴Naan 'n Curry

Where to Stay in Concord (California)

  • 🏨Best Western Heritage Inn
  • 🏨Clarion Hotel
  • 🏨Days Inn
  • 🏨Hilton Concord

Concord (California) Travel Guide Sections

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