Concord
United States · CaliforniaUS
City in California, United States
Concord is the most populous city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. According to an estimate completed by the United States Census Bureau, the city had a population of 124,016 in 2024, making it the tenth most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1869 as Todos Santos by El Purungazo Don Salvio Pacheco II, a noted Californio ranchero, the name was later changed to Concord. The city is a major regional suburban East Bay center within the San Francisco Bay Area, and is 29 miles east of San Francisco.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 125,410
- Coordinates
- 37.978, -122.031
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 23 m
Overview of Concord
Concord sits in California, United States and reads as a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 125,410. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and water sports.
Things to do in Concord
Culture in Concord
(1)Concord records Historical Sites under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Concord. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Concord
(1)For nature, expect Volcanoes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Concord's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Concord
(1)Concord records Swimming under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Concord. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Concord
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in California; once there, walking covers most of Concord. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Concord that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Concord known for?
- Concord is mainly a destination for culture, nature and water sports, set in California, United States with around 125,410 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Concord?
- You can plan around Historical Sites, Volcanoes and Swimming in Concord. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Concord?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Concord located?
- Administratively, Concord sits in California, United States — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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