'''Pleasant Hill''' is in Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California.
Get in
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stops at the Pleasant Hill station. Pleasant Hill is also accessible by car from highway 680 with exits at Contra Costa Boulevard, Monument Boulevard, and Willow Pass Road (technically in Concord but the closest exit to northern Pleasant Hill). Bus service is available through the County Connection system. Small aircraft can land at Buchanan Field Airport in nearby Concord but most people coming to Pleasant Hill by air use the larger Oakland Airport and then drive in or take BART the rest of the way.
Get around
Although biking and walking is certainly an option, it is advisable to have access to a car while staying in Pleasant Hill. Bus service (County Connection) is also available.
See
Do
'''Contra Costa Canal Trail'''. This trail is built along the canal system and passes through Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and Concord. It connects Concord's Lime Ridge with Pleasant Hill's Las Juntas Park and Walnut Creek's Larkey Park and Heather Farm. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians are allowed on the trail.
Downtown Pleasant Hill. Although this area is often frequented by middle and high schoolers, Downtown Pleasant Hill offers many delightful activities both during the day and at night. Century 16 Movie Theaters is located downtown, which shows all of the biggest movies that are released. There are many shops and restaurants.
Buy
Eat
Downtown Pleasant Hill offers a variety of restaurants, ranging from Chipotle to Redbrick Pizza to the more upscale French restaurant Left Bank.
Restaurants available outside the downtown area include:
Melo's. ontra Costa Blvd. Offers casual Italian meals. The pizza and pasta are traditional, yet delicious.
Back Forty Barbecue. ak Park Blvd. A tiny barbecue joint that maintains a bit of old California character. The food is reasonably priced and more than edible, and the bar serves decent drinks.
Casper's. ontra Costa Blvd. A small hot dog joint which is well-known to locals. Besides made-to-order hot dogs, good thick milkshakes are served.
DeVino's. orello Ave. Great family place for pizza and pasta.
Nation's Hamburgers. ontra Costa Blvd. A small but good hamburger place.
Three Brothers from China. ontra Costa Blvd. Chinese cuisine.
Donut King. Contra Costa Blvd. Best donuts ever.
Drink
Sleep
Courtyard Pleasant Hill. 250 Contra Costa Boulevard. 1 925-691-1444. 1 925-691-0616. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/OAKCP.
Residence Inn Pleasant Hill Concord. 00 Ellinwood Way. 1 925-689-1010. 1 800-331-3131. 1 925-689-1098. ttp://marriott.com/property/propertypage/OAKPH.
Summerfield Suites Hotel by Wyndham. 611 Contra Costa Blvd. 1 925-934-3343. ttp://pleasant-hill.wyndham-hotels.com. In downtown Pleasant Hill, The Suites are located in Contra Costa County, just minutes from Walnut Creek and Concord and 30 miles east of San Francisco.
Get out
'''Concord''' - Concord is one of the largest cities in the East Bay and has a variety of shopping and dining options.
'''Walnut Creek''' - Downtown Walnut Creek is perhaps Contra Costa County's best option for restaurants and bars. Shopaholics will also be more than satisfied with the variety of downtown boutiques.