About Livermore

Founded in 1869, Livermore is California’s oldest wine region, framed by award-winning wineries, farm lands and ranches that mirror the valley’s western heritage. The City of Livermore (pop. 83,604) encompasses twenty-two square miles and is the easternmost city in the San Francisco Bay Area; the gateway to the Central Valley.

Livermore’s arts, culture, western heritage and vibrant wine industry provide a unique blend to this special community. Livermore boasts a beautiful downtown area, steeped in history reflecting the cattle and wine industries that created a thriving community. They have a very eclectic selection of restaurants and retail shops offering everything from home decor to gift items, fine wines, and, of course western wear.

Historic Downtown Livermore is enjoying a renaissance reestablishing the downtown as the city’s preeminent shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural district with a new 10-screen cinema and a 500-seat performing arts center. With the addition of several residential projects, art/live workspaces, and a pedestrian-oriented environment, the City is establishing an active urban living experience in the Valley.

Wine lovers can discover one of the oldest wine regions in California, the Livermore Valley. Many tasting rooms offer complimentary wine tasting daily. History buffs, foodies and shoppers will delight in the historic downtowns of Livermore. Golfers can play at championship golf courses in Livermore. Traveling with the kids? The parks and recreation areas are second to none!

As home to renowned science and technology centers, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore is a technological hub and an academically engaged community. It has become an integral part of the Bay Area, successfully competing in the global market powered by its wealth of research, technology and innovation.

The Annual Wine Country Festival, Certified Farmer's Market, Holiday Parade, and Downtown Halloween Carnival bring people to the center of town year round to celebrate the bounties of our agricultural heritage and spirit of our community.