Northeast of the Bay Area, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. With a population of over 120,000 people, it’s the 8th largest city in the Bay Area. A redevelopment near the downtown area now offers high-density apartments and condominiums for easier access to public transportation and the nearby park.
There are many recreational activities in Concord to keep you busy, like spending a day hiking the many trails at Mt. Diablo, shopping at the mall or the many shopping plazas, cooling off at the local water park, or taking the kids to Pixieland for a fun family day. Also, downtown Concord has a local farmer’s market, offers free summer concerts, and has a variety of restaurants. There is so much to see and do in this large city.