These unique areas attract individuals and families who value a strong sense of community, natural beauty, and access to excellent educational opportunities. If you are investigating neighborhoods within the San Francisco Bay Area, Danville and Alamo should be on your list.
Danville and Alamo are served by the San Ramon Valley Unified school district. The district has 35 school sites, including 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools and 4 high schools. According to the district’s website, there are over 30,000 students enrolled and schools in the district have received National Blue Ribbon or State Distinguished School distinctions throughout the years.
Hap Magee Ranch Park is a 17-acre greenspace with many recreational amenities. It features a motion-activated water spray feature for kids, walking trails, picnic areas and a dog park. The Iron Horse Trail runs through Alamo and Danville on its 32-mile route through the communities of Contra Costa County. This scenic trail begins in Concord and finishes at Shadows Cliffs Recreation Area, a 266-acre park surrounding an 80-acre lake.
Located just northeast of Danville, Mount Diablo is one of the region’s most popular attractions and is not to be missed. The mountain rises to 3849 ft (1173 meters) above Mt Diablo State Park, offering an incredible lookout over the hills.
One can drive all the way to the summit, where you’ll find a visitor center and observation deck with panoramic views across the valleys below. If it’s a clear day you can even see the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance.
There are lots of hiking trails, mountain biking and camping options in the park. And if you happen to be visiting in Spring, it’s also a great spot to see some beautiful wildflowers.
The communities come together in the Summer with a Summer Concert Series in Alamo on Friday evenings in Livorna Park. Danville also has its own concerts with Music in the Park every other Saturday in Oak Hill Park and Moonlight Movies on the Town Green. Both communities host bustling year-round farmer’s markets on the weekends.
• Small town charm
• Vibrant downtown with many shops, restaurants and gathering places
• Exclusive country clubs such as Blackhawk Country Club, Crow Canyon Country Club and Round Hill Country Club
• Family-oriented atmosphere