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Port Costa, California

port costa streetWhen you hear ‘Port Costa,’ don’t you think vacation destination?

Port Costa, CA has been on my bucket list for a few years now even though it’s only 45 minutes away from San Francisco. Port Costa in Contra Costa County isn’t even considered a town or village. Founded in 1879, it’s a census-designated place or small unincorporated community which was on the main route of the Transcontinental Railroad until a railroad bridge in Martinez replaced the Port Costa stop.

As you can see from the pictures, we went on a dreary day which makes me want to go back when it’s sunny and we can hike along the rolling hills. Despite the rain and mud, it was so cute! There’s a hotel, a biker bar and restaurant, and a handful of shops. Plus the Bull Valley Restaurant, which is amazing, has made Port Costa a popular culinary destination.

port costa signport costa burlington hotelport costa lemonade standport costa bull valley roadhouseport costa bull valley roadhouse barbull valley roadhouse back patio

Have you been to Port Costa?

Any hidden gems in the Bay Area you’d like to share?

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  1. Janine Huldie

    February 2, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Looks gorgeous and would totally love to visit someday if I can, too 😉

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  2. Tamara

    February 3, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    I’ve never heard of it! That would totally be a fun day trip for me. And I know what you mean about wanting to see places in the sun too. Maybe it’s because I’m a photographer, but I look at everything like that.

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    • Catherine

      February 19, 2018 at 10:19 pm

      I thought about paying for Lightroom to brighten the pictures, which I really loved when I used Lightroom during my feel trial, but I’m too cheap to pay for it given I’m not a professional. That said, I am a blogger and the pictures really do enhance the posts.

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  3. Patrick Weseman

    February 4, 2018 at 11:13 am

    What a beautiful place. Forgot all about it. I might have to visit it. Thanks for sharing it.

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    • Catherine

      February 19, 2018 at 10:17 pm

      Patrick, you should go. You would love it!

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  4. Cece

    February 6, 2018 at 4:22 pm

    I’ve never even heard of it. It’s nice to have a cute little town for a getaway/day trip so close. People here like to go to Julian. Hope you get to go back for better weather.

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