When 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.
Have you been to Port Costa?
Any hidden gems in the Bay Area you’d like to share?
Looks gorgeous and would totally love to visit someday if I can, too 😉
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.
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.
What a beautiful place. Forgot all about it. I might have to visit it. Thanks for sharing it.
Patrick, you should go. You would love it!
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.