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Contra Costa County California Last Updated: 02/11/2025 |
Contra Costa County is a county located in the state of California, United States. It is situated in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area and covers an area of approximately 720 square miles. The county has a population of around 1.15 million people, making it one of the largest counties in the state. | |
Contra Costa County is known for its diverse communities and vibrant economy. Major industries in the county include healthcare, education, and technology, with several major companies, including Chevron and Safeway, headquartered in the county. The county also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several theaters, museums, and music venues. The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Mount Diablo State Park, which features scenic views and hiking trails, and the Iron Horse Regional Trail, which provides 32 miles of paved trails for biking and hiking. Contra Costa County is served by several school districts, including the Mount Diablo Unified School District and the West Contra Costa Unified School District, as well as several private schools. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Saint Mary's College of California and Diablo Valley College. The county is easily accessible via several major transportation routes, including Interstates 80 and 680, and State Route 24. The county is also served by several BART stations, which provide easy access to San Francisco and other cities in the Bay Area. |
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Danville Place Β» City The Town of Danville is located in the San Ramon Valley in Contra Costa County, California. It is one of the incorporated municipalities in California that use "town" in their names instead of "city". The population was 43,582 at the 2020 census. 110 views π 1510 La Gonda Way Danville, CA 94526 |
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El Cerrito Place Β» City El Cerrito is a city in Contra Costa County, California, and forms part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It has a population of 25,962 according to the 2020 census. El Cerrito was founded by refugees from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. It was incorporated in 1917 as a village with 1,500 residents. As of the census in 2000, there were 23,171 people, 10,208 households and 5,971 families in the city. 72 views π 1California |
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Byron Place Β» City Byron is a town in California with a population of 1,304. Byron is in Contra Costa County. Living in Byron offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Byron and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Byron are highly rated. 59 views π 1California |
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Martinez Place Β» City Martinez is a city and the county seat of Contra Costa County, California, in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, the city's population was 38,290 at the 2020 census. 88 views π 1California |
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Crockett Place Β» City Crockett is a census-designated place in Contra Costa County, in the East Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The population was 3,094 at the 2010 census. It is located 28 miles northeast of San Francisco. 81 views π 1California |
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Walnut Creek Place Β» City Just outside San Francisco, Walnut Creek offers quick and easy access to the excitement of a vibrant city and the charm of hometown California, all in one central location. It had a total population of 70,127 per the 2020 census. 73 views π 1California |
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Pittsburg Place Β» City Pittsburg is a city in Contra Costa County, California. It is an industrial suburb located on the southern shore of the Suisun Bay in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, and is part of the SacramentoΓ’β¬βSan Joaquin River Delta area. The population was 76,416 at the 2020 United States Census. 69 views π 1California |
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Hercules Place Β» City Hercules is a city in western Contra Costa County, California. Situated along the coast of San Pablo Bay, it is located in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay Area, about 10 miles (16 km) north of Berkeley, California. As of 2010, its population was 24,060. 67 views π 1California |
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Pinole Place Β» City Pinole is a city in Contra Costa County, California. The population was 18,390 at the 2010 census. The downtown area still retains much turn-of-the-century building stock and is being preserved by the city's development agency as a historic area. 62 views π 1California |
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Orinda Place Β» City The City of Orinda is a family-oriented community in a semi-rural valley in Contra Costa County, California. The city's population as of the 2020 census is estimated at 19,514 residents. 98 views π 1California |
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