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About
San Ramon
Why Everyone Loves It Here!
Discover San Ramon is a nonprofit destination management organization founded in 2015 to promote the Contra Costa County, California destination. Discover San Ramon encourages tourism that contributes financially to the community’s long-term health and success. As steward of a lifestyle brand that also goes beyond tourism, Discover San Ramon elevates the quality of the place through the arts, cultural activities, events, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and more.
What makes San Ramon #1 in the U.S. for quality of life
Nestled in the heart of the Tri-Valley region of Northern California, San Ramon is a vibrant city known for its scenic beauty, high quality of life, and welcoming community. With its perfect blend of urban sophistication and suburban tranquility, San Ramon offers a wide range of attractions, activities, and experiences for visitors of all ages.
Weather in San Ramon
Generally moderate, comfortable, and dry year-round, the ambient temperature in San Ramon, California typically varies from 40°F to 83°F, although sunny mid-summer days can see highs above 90ºF. San Ramon gets less than 20 inches of rain annually, mainly during its short winters, and gets zero snowfall.
- Mediterranean Climate: Warm, dry summers and mild winters
- Average High Temperature: 74°F (summer)
- Average Low Temperature: 45°F (winter)
Getting to San Ramon
Rich in open spaces and with views of nearby Mount Diablo, the small East Bay city of San Ramon in Contra Costa County is 34 miles east of San Francisco.
- By Car: In and out of San Francisco, San Ramon is easily accessible by car via Route CA-24 to I-680, or via Route I-580. Enhancing the relaxing local vibe, it’s a plus that no major U.S. or state highways run through San Ramon itself.
- Public transportation: the County Connection bus serves the BART stations in Dublin/Pleasanton (closest at 6 miles away) and Walnut Creek.
- San Ramon’s Nearest Airport: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), at less than 25 miles. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), at 43 miles from San Ramon.
Quick Facts
Population: approx. 85,000 residents
Size: 20.1 square miles
County: Contra Costa County, California
Region: East Bay Area
Distance from Major Cities
San Francisco: 34 miles
Oakland: 26 miles
San Jose: 40 miles
Napa Valley: 55 miles
Distance from Airports
SFO: 43 miles
OAK: 24 miles
SJC: 34 miles
Things to do in San Ramon
In City Hall, the public library, community centers, and elsewhere, San Ramon has five art galleries with rotating shows that welcome visitors to stop in and enjoy a variety of artwork and exhibits.
Arts & Culture
City Center Bishop Ranch
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Center
Family Fun
- Art & Wind Festival: Held annually on Memorial Day weekend, this family-friendly event celebrates art, wind activities (like kite flying), and local vendors.
- Summer Concert Series: Free outdoor concerts at Central Park, bringing live music and entertainment to the community.
- Holiday on the Farm: A festive holiday event held at Forest Home Farms Historic Park with crafts, carriage rides, and visits from Santa.
Events & Festivals
Golf
Hiking & Biking
Meetings & Conferences – We Love Hosting
Meetings, conferences, seminars, training sessions, corporate retreats, and workshops of all shapes and sizes in San Ramon.
From intimate gatherings and executive board meetings to large weddings and corporate retreats, you’ll find the ideal event spaces in San Ramon. Our venues range from purpose-built facilities such as the versatile Roundhouse Conference Center to flexible hotel event spaces under the same roof as your accommodation and catering/dining options.
A wide range of venues brings people together, seamlessly blending work with play against the backdrop of the foothills landscape, transforming any event into a retreat-like getaway. At Bishop Ranch, there are meeting and conference spaces, places for private events and dining, work lounges, and group activities for team building and more. With a range of hotel accommodation located right in San Ramon, the destination provides opportunities for larger and longer business and corporate events.
Hotels in San Ramon
San Ramon offers a variety of lodging options ranging from comfortable hotels to more luxurious stays.
Guest Rooms
142
Total Event Space
238 sq. ft.
Hyatt House San Ramon
142 Guest Rooms | 238 sq. ft. Total Event Space
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