Lifestyle

Head to Brushy Peak Regional Preserve, a 1,833-acre nature preserve on the north side of town, for a long hike among grassland and wildflowers, or downtown to just relax with a book and a latte at Rosetta Roasting. Meet friends and family for coconut mochas and breakfast sandwiches at Panama Bay Coffee Company or a homestyle brunch at Monica’s. On Sunday mornings year-round, stroll the farmers market for fresh produce and local crafts. Take your dog for a walk at May Nissan Community Park, which also has a basketball court and swimming pools for the kids, and BBQ pits for an afternoon picnic. Spend a leisurely Saturday tasting regional wines at Retzlaff or Bent Creek Vineyards or visit the historic Livermore Carnegie Library and Park on 3rd Street.

When you get hungry, enjoy a burger and local IPA at First Street Alehouse, or a delicious dinner at Petra (Halal) Middle Eastern, Posada Latin American Cuisine, Sansar Indian Cuisine, or a fancy meal on the patio at Wente Vineyards. See a concert, live opera, or ballet at the stunning, modern Bankhead Theater downtown. Weekends can be spent camping and swimming at family campgrounds at Del Valle park in town or just a few hours away in South Lake Tahoe, both run by the Livermore Parks & Recreation Department. Living in city will meet all of your expectations, with adventures to the beach, the snow-covered mountains, or the desert all within a 3-hour drive.