Things To Do

The San Francisco Bay Area is a top destination for travelers from around the world and is renowned for its scenic beauty, gourmet dining, excellent shopping and wide variety of entertainment.

The OSHA Training Center’s central Tri-Valley location on the eastern side of the San Francisco Bay Hills affords out-of-town visitors a broad array of activity choices, all within 30-60 minutes driving distance.

TRI-VALLEY AREA ACTIVITIES
Here is a small sampling of the many attractions and activities available near the OSHA Training Center. For further information about these and many other local attractions, visit the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.trivalleycvb.com.
Blackhawk Museum www.blackhawkmuseum.org	One of the world’s largest collections of historically significant and artistically inspired automobiles
Brushy Peak Regional Preserve http://ebparks.org/parks/brushy_peak	A scenic and historically significant 1833-acre preserve with extensive hiking trails
Chabot Space & Science Center www.chabotspace.org	A hands-on celebration of sights, sounds, and sensations for the whole family
Dougherty Valley Center http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks /theater/venues.htm	A state-of-the-art 600-seat theatre presenting a wide variety of entertainment, i.e., Boyz II Men, Cabaret
Niles Canyon Railway www.ncry.org	Features Pacific Coast Railway history and offers scenic train rides for 1 hour up to an entire day
SR Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park http://www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/general/srmap.htm	Fun in the sun for the entire family
Tommy T's Comedy-Steakhouse www.tommyts.com/pleasanton	Good food and top comic talent all under one roof
LIVERMORE VALLEY WINE COUNTRY
Visitors looking for the best in local wine tasting experiences will find many choices in the Livermore Valley Wine Country. The Valley played a pivotal role in shaping California’s wine industry and is considered one of California’s oldest wine regions. Local wine makers include Bent Creek, Concannon, Ruby Hill and Wente. Click here to find a Tasting Room
GOLF IN THE TRI-VALLEY
The Tri-Valley Area offers many choices for private and public courses and driving ranges. You can play at the Greg Norman designed Course at Wente Vineyard, watch the sun set over rolling hills at Poppy Ridge Golf Course, or try out the area’s newest course at Callippe Preserve. The courses also boast wonderful dining ranging from sports bars to gourmet. Click here for Golf Courses
SHOPPING
The Tri-Valley Area offers visitors a wide selection of boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops to peruse. Below is a small sampling. For a complete list, click here.
Blackhawk Plaza www.shopblackhawkplaza.com	Great shops (Anthropologie, Restoration Hardware Patrick James, California Living), fine dining, a fitness center, movie multiplex, and many personal services
Danville Livery & Mercantile	A fabulous collection of boutiques, gift shops, and specialty retailers
Stoneridge Shopping Center www.shopstoneridge.com	A one-stop shopping destination with major department stores - Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, Sears - and over 165 specialty stores and restaurants
DINING
A wide selection of diverse eateries in the Tri-Valley Area offers the best in culinary experiences. You’ll find everything from down-home comfort cooking to the modern flavors of California fusion cuisine. From a casual lunch to an elegant meal, it is all here. Below is a small sampling. For a complete list, click here.
Blackhawk Grille www.blackhawkgrille.com	An extraordinary dining destination with innovative California cuisine, an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. Lunch and dinner daily and Sunday brunch
FAZ www.fazrestaurants.com	Elegant Mediterranean cuisine prepared with fresh, quality ingredients in a wood burning oven. Set in a redwood grove in the heart of the restaurant
Hop Yard Alehouse & Grill – Pleasanton www.hopyard.com	A neighborhood brew pub with over 30 beers on tap, most of them microbrews. Menu includes burgers and French fries, handcrafted sandwiches and salads.
Stacey's Café www.staceyscafe.com	Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, serving fresh California cuisine. Enjoy the brightly colored dining room, outdoor patios, and full bar.
The Farmer Restaurant at the Pleasanton Hotel www.thefarmerrestaurant.com	Down home cooking in a fun, comfortable atmosphere in the historic Pleasanton Hotel
Tomatina www.tomatina.com	Fresh, homemade pizza, pasta and fresh salads in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, outside on the patio or inside in the festive dining room

TRANSPORTATION
The Tri-Valley Area is centrally located approximately 35 miles east of San Francisco, 18 miles southeast of Oakland, and 35 miles northeast of Silicon Valley. The area is easily accessible to & from major international airports by car, B.A.R.T., rental car or bus.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) System www.bart.gov	BART links the Tri-Valley with major San Francisco Bay Area points of interest. Our Dublin/Pleasanton station provides plentiful parking as well as access to the Oakland and San Francisco International Airports. Schedule/info, click here www.bart.gov.
Ground Transportation	Click here for a list of transportation options.
Maps of the Tri-Valley Area	Click here for maps of the area, including local cities, wineries, hiking, campgrounds, and walking tours.
Airport Information	The Bay Area has three major airports: San Francisco International (SFO) Oakland International (OAK) San Jose International (SJC) Click here for more information.