# San Ramon

San Ramon is in the southwest part of Contra Costa County in the Bay Area of California.

## Understand
### Climate

San Ramon is one of several cities in the East Bay—in particular, a region of the East Bay sometimes called the "Interior Valleys". These Interior Valleys have a fairly high population density, get limited rainfall, and have a Mediterranean climate. However, they do get quite a lot of fog and mist at certain times of the year.

## Get in
### By plane

* Oakland International Airport is the closest large airport, located in Oakland. It is about 14 miles (23 km) away from the center of San Ramon.
* San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is in San Francisco and is 18 miles (29 km) away from San Ramon.
* San Jose Muni—Midpoint is in San Jose, California and is 29 miles (47 km) away from San Ramon.

### By car

There are multiple highways in the San Ramon area, including interstates 80, 580, 680, 880, 980, and California State Route 4. Minor highways include Route 13, 84, 92, 238, 242, and Interstate 238.

### By public transportation

San Ramon is served by County Connection bus service, with connections to Dublin/Pleasanton and Walnut Creek BART stations.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has stops all over the Bay Area, including San Francisco International Airport and a connector to Oakland International Airport. The closest stations to San Ramon are West Dublin/Pleasanton and Dublin/Pleasanton, but neither of them are within easy walking distance.

### By bike or foot

* Iron Horse Trail. Formerly the railroad for the Southern Pacific railroad, the Iron Horse Regional Trail is a paved multi-use trail that runs through San Ramon, down to Dublin and Pleasanton in the south and Concord, Walnut Creek, and Danville in the north. (updated Nov 2023)

## Do

* 37.7556-121.9711 Bishop Ranch Preserve, 2761 Morgan Dr, ☏ +1 888 327-2757. 5AM-10PM. Part of the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD). Free. (updated Feb 2023)
* 37.734-121.92932 San Ramon Golf Course, 9430 Fircrest Ln, ☏ +1-925-828-6100. Beautiful 18 hole public golf course. (updated Aug 2016)

## Eat

* 37.7822-121.97871 The Brass Door, 2145 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-837-2501. Known as the "local meeting place" and features amazing steaks, seafood, salads, and fresh pasta. Serves Dinner, Lunch and Brunch with prices ranging from 7 dollars for a salad and all the way up to 33 for a steak. Friendly and cozy environment. (updated Nov 2018)
* 37.7754-121.92322 King's Palace, 11040 Bollinger Canyon Rd (directly across from Fat Cactus), ☏ +1-510-331-5602. Offers Chinese food. Call in advance for reservations.

## Drink

* 37.7755-121.97631 Gaucho Night Club, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1 925-560-6556. W-Sa 5PM-1:30AM. Brazilian club with disco and dancing. Also churriasca.

## Sleep

* 37.7578-121.96511 Sonesta Select San Ramon, 18090 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-866-2900, fax: +1-925-866-8983.
* 37.778-121.9782 Hyatt House San Ramon, 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd, ☏ +1-925-743-1882. Friendly staff and accommodating with reasonable prices. Amenities like flat panel TVs, terry bathrobes, and swimming pool. Daily complimentary breakfast and Sierra Café.
* Residence Inn San Ramon, 1071 Market Pl, ☏ +1-925-277-9292, fax: +1-925-277-0687.
* 37.7628-121.96563 San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr, ☏ +1-925-867-9200, fax: +1-925-830-9326. Good location with clean and spacious rooms. Close to local restaurants, great value.

## Go next

San Ramon is part of a larger metropolitan area that stretches up a wide valley. There are several cities in this valley.
* Danville is to the north; it has a downtown area.
* Dublin is to the south; it's mostly a residential community, without a downtown area.
* Pleasanton is south of Dublin; it, like Danville, has a downtown area.