Overview
San Ramon is in the southwest part of Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California.
2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about San Ramon
Bishop Ranch Preserve
Part of the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD).
San Ramon Golf Course
Beautiful 18 hole public golf course.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 37°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb.
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Oakland — 14 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 15 mi away. Directions
There are multiple highways in the San Ramon area, including interstates 80, 580, 680, 880, 980, and California State Route 4. Minor highways include Route 13, 84, 92, 238, 242, and Interstate 238.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bishop Ranch Preserve
- Lunch King's Palace
- Afternoon San Ramon Golf Course
- Dinner The Brass Door
- Evening Gaucho Night Club
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Climate
San Ramon is one of several cities in the East Bay—in particular, a region of the East Bay sometimes called the "Interior Valleys". These Interior Valleys have a fairly high population density, get limited rainfall, and have a Mediterranean climate. However, they do get quite a lot of fog and mist at certain times of the year.
Get in
By plane
- Oakland International Airport is the closest large airport, located in Oakland. It is about 14 miles away from the center of San Ramon.
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is in San Francisco and is 18 miles away from San Ramon.
- San Jose Muni—Midpoint is in San Jose, California and is 29 miles away from San Ramon.
By car
There are multiple highways in the San Ramon area, including interstates 80, 580, 680, 880, 980, and California State Route 4. Minor highways include Route 13, 84, 92, 238, 242, and Interstate 238.
By public transportation
San Ramon is served by County Connection bus service, with connections to Dublin/Pleasanton and Walnut Creek BART stations.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has stops all over the Bay Area, including San Francisco International Airport and a connector to Oakland International Airport. The closest stations to San Ramon are West Dublin/Pleasanton and Dublin/Pleasanton, but neither of them are within easy walking distance.
By bike or foot
Go Iron Horse Trail
Formerly the railroad for the Southern Pacific railroad, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs through San Ramon, down to Dublin and Pleasanton in the south and Concord, Walnut Creek, and Danville in the north.
Do
Eat
Eat The Brass Door
Known as the "local meeting place" and features amazing steaks, seafood, salads, and fresh pasta. Serves Dinner, Lunch and Brunch with prices ranging from 7 dollars for a salad and all the way up to 33 for a steak. Friendly and cozy environment.
Eat King's Palace
Offers Chinese food. Call in advance for reservations.
Drink
Drink Gaucho Night Club
Brazilian club with disco and dancing. Also churriasca.
Sleep
Go next
San Ramon is part of a larger metropolitan area that stretches up a wide valley. There are several cities in this valley.
- Danville is to the north; it has a downtown area.
- Dublin is to the south; it's mostly a residential community, without a downtown area.
- Pleasanton is south of Dublin; it, like Danville, has a downtown area.
Nearby
Danville
City / town · 11 listings · 3 mi away
Dublin
City / town · 11 listings · 6 mi away
Mount Diablo State Park
Park · 9 listings · 7 mi away
Castro Valley
City / town · 6 listings · 8 mi away
Walnut Creek
City / town · 32 listings · 9 mi away
Moraga
City / town · 3 listings · 9 mi away
Pleasanton
City / town · 78 listings · 10 mi away
San Leandro
City / town · 67 listings · 10 mi away
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