Top Landmarks in Danville, California

The town of Danville is located in the San Ramon Valley of Contra Costa County , California. It is one of the incorporated municipalities in California that uses “town” instead of “city” in its name. The population was 42,039 in the 2010 census. In 2020, Danville was named “California’s safest city.”

The Regional Iron Horse Trail runs through Danville. It was the first railroad to be converted into an 80-foot (24 m) wide corridor of bike and hiking trails as well as controlled intersections. Extending from Livermore to Concord, the trail goes through Danville. Danville is also home to the Village Theater and Art Gallery, hosting children’s theater, shows and art discussions.

Danville is situated in a narrow section of the San Ramon Valley with the Las Trampas Ridge to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The most prominent landmark of Danville is Mount Diablo, which stands at 3,849 feet (1,173 m) to the east and provides a picturesque setting for Danville and its surrounding towns and cities. Sycamore Creek drains some of the slopes of Mount Diablo and flows through Danville.

To the north of Danville, the unincorporated town of Alamo lies at the top of the San Ramon Valley and extends to the surrounding hills. San Ramon, another affluent suburb, borders Danville in the south.

Interstate 680, which extends north and south along the valley, is the main route to and from the city. Camino Tassajara is the main road for east-west travel, the most important of which is to reach the eastern subdivisions far from the interstate. Camino Tassajara also provides access to the wealthy Blackhawk gated community.

The city is full of exciting attractions, activities, food, shopping and exploring areas. With Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn as your home away from home, you’ll be within a short distance of all the best things to do near Danville, CA.

Located in the heart of the San Ramon Valley, Danville is very charming and has a fantastic historic downtown shopping district. With its quaint little town feel and artistic energy, it’s a lovely getaway with great restaurants , bars, shops, galleries, museums, landmarks and attractions. Discover the history and culture of Danville at the San Ramon Valley Museum and the Village Theater, take a shuttle to the Tao House or visit the Blackhawk Museum.

The Best Western Danville Sycamore Inn is surrounded by wonderful things to do in the vicinity of Danville. Besides a myriad of expansive golf courses, the area is home to many other enriching outdoor activities. Escape to the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and explore 5,342 acres of rugged beauty with long trails for hiking , biking and horseback riding. Experience the most stunning views of California at Mt. Diablo State Park and have a close encounter with wildlife at the Danville Lindsay Wildlife Museum.

The amazing town of Danville, California prides itself to be near some of must-see places of interest:

• Blackhawk Museum
• Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
• AuburnJames Winery 
• Blackhawk Plaza 
• Museum of the San Ramon Valley
• San Damiano Retreat
• St. Isidore Catholic Church 
• Iron Horse Regional Trail
• Century Blackhawk Plaza

All of these wonderful landmarks are located just a short distance from our location at 1091 Shary Circle in Concord, California! Stop by for a visit anytime!