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Founded in 1869. Named after [[wikipedia:Robert Livermore|Robert Livermore]], an English sailor who arrived in California in 1822 and started a ranch near here.<ref>Katie Dowd. [https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/The-origin-stories-behind-Bay-Area-city-names-16747364.php "The strange, fun and fascinating stories behind Bay Area city names."] ''SFGATE'', January 9, 2022.</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 22 January 2022
Founded in 1869. Named after Robert Livermore, an English sailor who arrived in California in 1822 and started a ranch near here.[1]
Wineries
BoaVentura de Caires Winery. Red barn, chickens, good wines.
- Sat-Sun: 12-5pm, $20/tasting
3 Steves Winery. Large patio, Chilean wines.
- Fri-Sun: 11:30am-4:30pm, $15/tasting refunded w/ bottle purchase
Bent Creek Winery. Good ports. Reservations advised.
- Fri-Sun: 12-4:30pm, $15/tasting
Del Valle Winery. Does Design Your Own Wine blending events.
- Fri: 12-8pm, Sat-Sun: 12-5pm
Outdoors
Sycamore Grove Park
Del Valle Regional Park. Can kayak on Lake Del Valle.
Ohlone Regional Wilderness
Sunol Regional Wilderness
Brushy Peak Regional Reserve. Near Altamont Pass.
References
- ↑ Katie Dowd. "The strange, fun and fascinating stories behind Bay Area city names." SFGATE, January 9, 2022.
See Also
- "The Ultimate Guide to Livermore Valley Wineries." 7x7, November 10, 2019.
