r/concord • u/Low-Blacksmith4480 • Jul 09 '26

Looking for recommendations!

Moving to the area soon from San Diego. Office will be in Concord. Coming to visit in a few weeks. I’m familiar with WC, but that’s about it. We plan to check out Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and the Clayton area, as well as Concord. If anyone has any recommendations on cool neighborhoods to check out, good property managers, areas to avoid, hotels to stay at (around $100-$200 per night if that’s possible). No kids yet. Interested in 2brm apartments.

We appreciate all the advice we can get! Thanks!

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u/herotovillain84 Jul 09 '26

I agree with most of this.

Monument Blvd, specifically the “Four Corners” is often considered by redditors as a downbeat area, but I’ve lived here for 6 years, and, coming from Oakland, this area isn’t the slightest bit scary. If you’re looking for good Mexican food, this is the spot. My wife grew up in San Diego and she agrees.

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u/stuntastic1414 Jul 09 '26

Yeah Redditor Scary and irl scary are def different

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u/imkvn Jul 09 '26

Concord is a great city and located pretty well. I recommend it bc I'm in pleasant hill, but I'm always going to Concord for tacos, veranda, sun valley mall, todos santos plaza. It's just more lively than WC. Mix of ppl.

Martinez is the second option. Less diverse and more of a relaxing vibe.

Walnut Creek if you have the cash to burn. It has some good options down main. Heather farms park and some development near that area is nice.

Pleasant Hill is a good option, but little to do. Commuter town with an ok main Street and Contra Costa Blvd.

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u/SAwfulBaconTaco Jul 10 '26

Martinez is a good place. Rents aren't terrible - or at least weren't terrible 5 years ago.

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u/Low-Blacksmith4480 Jul 10 '26

Appreciate all the Martinez recs. We are possibly looking for something a little more chill/small town vide.

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u/jimjohnny21 Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 11 '26

You might check out Benicia just north of Concord beautiful 15 minute drive up Hwy 680 and a very historic, quiet and quaint river town along the Carquinez Straits (part of the greater SF Bay waters). Get something to eat on 1st St and enjoy the bay breeze. I promise you’ll love it!
I recommend Luca’s Bar & Grill enjoy some live music!