Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California. Located in the Amador Valley, it is a suburb in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The population was 79,871 at the 2020 census. The pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streets of Downtown Pleasanton offer a vibrant blend of parks and historic buildings, specialty shops and service businesses, fine dining and coffee shops.

Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park is a beautiful park on the oak-covered ridge overlooking Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley from the west. It spans across more than 5,200 acres of open space and rolling hills and provides a serene and scenic natural escape within the Pleasanton area.

Castleridge Trailhead is a popular starting point for hiking and biking in Pleasanton, California. It is located in the Castleridge Open Space, which is part of the larger Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park.

The Ridgeline Trail is a popular hiking and biking trail in Pleasanton, California. It is located in the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, which is a large open space area that offers over 25 miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts.

Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a popular park located in Pleasanton, California. The park features a large man-made lake that provides a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. A haven for swimming and fishing can be found at Shadow Cliffs, only a mile from downtown Pleasanton on Stanley Boulevard.