Essentials
Nearby shopping center includes, Safeway (online delivery), Yogurt shop, 24 hr fitness, pizza, subway, Panda Express, GNC, Postal Annex, Hair and Nail Salon, Coffee Perk shop.
64 locals recommend
Safeway
4015 E Castro Valley BlvdNearby shopping center includes, Safeway (online delivery), Yogurt shop, 24 hr fitness, pizza, subway, Panda Express, GNC, Postal Annex, Hair and Nail Salon, Coffee Perk shop.
The supermarket chain specializes in organic and specialty food items in addition to meats, dairy, deli, and seafood products. Trader Joe's stores also carry a wide selection of beers and wines. Compa
582 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveThe supermarket chain specializes in organic and specialty food items in addition to meats, dairy, deli, and seafood products. Trader Joe's stores also carry a wide selection of beers and wines. Compa
Shopping
Just a few miles away is one of the Bay s areas favorite Malls; includes Macys men/women/home. Penneys, Sears, Food Court and much more.
48 locals recommend
Stoneridge Shopping Center
1 Stoneridge Mall RdJust a few miles away is one of the Bay s areas favorite Malls; includes Macys men/women/home. Penneys, Sears, Food Court and much more.
San Francisco Premium Outlets
2774 Livermore Outlets DrBrand New outlet a hop, skip and a jump from home.
Santana Row
Santana RowMore shopping, restaurants, bars
You always forget something. Castro Valley also has a CVS and Walgreens, believe it or not.
23 locals recommend
Rite Aid
2150 Roosevelt AveYou always forget something. Castro Valley also has a CVS and Walgreens, believe it or not.
Although Castro Valley is a small unincorporated area in Alameda County, we have a shopping center that includes, TJ Maxx, Ross, Ice Creamery, Walgreens and other shops & restaurants.
Castro Village Shopping Center
Santa Maria AvenueAlthough Castro Valley is a small unincorporated area in Alameda County, we have a shopping center that includes, TJ Maxx, Ross, Ice Creamery, Walgreens and other shops & restaurants.
Sightseeing
Wow. Everyone wants to visit pier 39 and all the shops in the SF Fisherman's Wharf. Ju
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
505 Leavenworth StWow. Everyone wants to visit pier 39 and all the shops in the SF Fisherman's Wharf. Ju
You can't leave SF without checking out Alcatraz and find out why there was no way to "Escape Alcatraz". Be sure and take a sweater or jacket.
49 locals recommend
Alcatraz Cruises station
You can't leave SF without checking out Alcatraz and find out why there was no way to "Escape Alcatraz". Be sure and take a sweater or jacket.
The historic downtown is home to numerous shops, art galleries, restaurants, bed and breakfasts. Local beaches and parks can be accessed by pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. Golf too!
279 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
The historic downtown is home to numerous shops, art galleries, restaurants, bed and breakfasts. Local beaches and parks can be accessed by pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. Golf too!
Family Fun, Chowder Cook offs, Movies on the Beach, Free Friday night Bands on the Beach, Chili cook offs, Art Festivals and much more. A Hop, skip and Jump to the Boardwalk.
744 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFamily Fun, Chowder Cook offs, Movies on the Beach, Free Friday night Bands on the Beach, Chili cook offs, Art Festivals and much more. A Hop, skip and Jump to the Boardwalk.
Can't go home w/o riding on the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, the mile-wide, 3 mile-long channel between SF Bay & the Pacific Ocean.
Bikes/Pedestrians
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeCan't go home w/o riding on the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, the mile-wide, 3 mile-long channel between SF Bay & the Pacific Ocean.
Bikes/Pedestrians
Food Scene
Wine, Wine and more Wine. Visit the famous Napa Valley wineries 1.5h from your retreat home. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the taste some of the best wine California offers.
219 locals recommend
Napa Valley
Wine, Wine and more Wine. Visit the famous Napa Valley wineries 1.5h from your retreat home. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the taste some of the best wine California offers.
Need a sweet treat? Head down to Rudy's on the Blvd for some fresh Coffee and Donuts.
Rudy's Donut House
3692 Castro Valley BlvdNeed a sweet treat? Head down to Rudy's on the Blvd for some fresh Coffee and Donuts.
Chinese food restaurant that delivers with a smile. Stay home and enjoy dinner on the Patio.
See the Menu in our information binder, call in order and wait for dinner to arrive.
Great River Chinese Restaurant hayward CA foothill
22218 Foothill BlvdChinese food restaurant that delivers with a smile. Stay home and enjoy dinner on the Patio.
See the Menu in our information binder, call in order and wait for dinner to arrive.
Best Hot Dogs in town and great customer service. If you are a Hot Dog lover, you won't be disappointed. Try their Tamales with everything on it, yum yum!
Kasper's Hot Dogs
3300 E Castro Valley BlvdBest Hot Dogs in town and great customer service. If you are a Hot Dog lover, you won't be disappointed. Try their Tamales with everything on it, yum yum!
Located in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, Hap’s Original is a classic New York style steak and seafood house. They specialize in only the finest dry-aged cuts of beef as well as fresh seafood.
Hap's Original Steaks & Seafood
122 Neal StLocated in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, Hap’s Original is a classic New York style steak and seafood house. They specialize in only the finest dry-aged cuts of beef as well as fresh seafood.
We are not in Philly, but if you feel like a great Steak sandwich visit the Cheese Steak Shop in the Castro Village shopping center.
8 locals recommend
The Cheese Steak Shop
1716 Divisadero StWe are not in Philly, but if you feel like a great Steak sandwich visit the Cheese Steak Shop in the Castro Village shopping center.
Pleasanton is known for its lively downtown, which is home to a number of fine-dining, casual, and ethnic restaurants, specialty retailers. Visit http://eatinginpleasanton.com/
16 locals recommend
Pleasanton
Pleasanton is known for its lively downtown, which is home to a number of fine-dining, casual, and ethnic restaurants, specialty retailers. Visit http://eatinginpleasanton.com/
For you Starbucks fans, you will find one in each Safeway stores and on the corner of Center and Grove St in C.V.
512 locals recommend
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StFor you Starbucks fans, you will find one in each Safeway stores and on the corner of Center and Grove St in C.V.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wente Estate Tasting Room
5565 Tesla Rdm
Great food and atmosphere with wonderful bay and marina views. Try the Fish/Chips and Calamari. They have an awesome Lobster Roll sandwich and the best Clam Chowder (dah).
98 locals recommend
Sam's Chowder House
4210 CA-1Great food and atmosphere with wonderful bay and marina views. Try the Fish/Chips and Calamari. They have an awesome Lobster Roll sandwich and the best Clam Chowder (dah).
Just down the street from Sam's Chowder house is the haunted Distillery. You can eat/drink inside or enjoy an ocean view from the patio. After a few Martinis U might see the Ghost of the "Blue Lady"
83 locals recommend
Moss Beach Distillery
140 Beach WayJust down the street from Sam's Chowder house is the haunted Distillery. You can eat/drink inside or enjoy an ocean view from the patio. After a few Martinis U might see the Ghost of the "Blue Lady"
Everything Else
Chevron Castro Valley
3005 Grove WayGas, Lottery tickets, ice, etc
The Tire Choice
3430 Castro Valley BlvdNeed Car repairs?
Experience the Bay Area Transit system. Take a ride to San Francisco Bart station and other locations in the Bay area.
CV Bart station is down town. Park at the station and jump on BART.
29 locals recommend
Castro Valley station
3301 Norbridge AveExperience the Bay Area Transit system. Take a ride to San Francisco Bart station and other locations in the Bay area.
CV Bart station is down town. Park at the station and jump on BART.
Need Cash?
Castro Valley has several banks to include Chase, B of A and Wells Fargo all located on Castro Valley Blvd.
Chase Bank
3449 Castro Valley BlvdNeed Cash?
Castro Valley has several banks to include Chase, B of A and Wells Fargo all located on Castro Valley Blvd.
Did you bring your bicycle? Does it need repairs? Castro Valley, believe it or not, has a bicycle shop for all you cycle needs.
510-470-3551
Endless Cycles
20825 Nunes AvenueDid you bring your bicycle? Does it need repairs? Castro Valley, believe it or not, has a bicycle shop for all you cycle needs.
510-470-3551
Hope you won't need any medical emergency needs. But if you do we have a local hospital to help. Call 911 for the emergency and before you leave home check out your medical coverage while on vacation
Eden Medical Center
20103 Lake Chabot RdHope you won't need any medical emergency needs. But if you do we have a local hospital to help. Call 911 for the emergency and before you leave home check out your medical coverage while on vacation
Arts & Culture
Experience a small town theater that offers current exciting movies! Popcorn is optional and offered at the front counter in the theater lobby. Or check out multiplex at Hacienda Crossing.
13 locals recommend
CineLux Chabot Cinema
2853 Castro Valley BlvdExperience a small town theater that offers current exciting movies! Popcorn is optional and offered at the front counter in the theater lobby. Or check out multiplex at Hacienda Crossing.
Its a short drive, but you'll be glad you visited the Hacienda Crossing Shopping Center that has one of the largest movie complexes in the area. Grab a bite at 1 of nearby restaurants like "5 Guys".
34 locals recommend
Regal Hacienda Crossings ScreenX, IMAX & RPX
5000 Dublin BlvdIts a short drive, but you'll be glad you visited the Hacienda Crossing Shopping Center that has one of the largest movie complexes in the area. Grab a bite at 1 of nearby restaurants like "5 Guys".
Are you ready for some Football?
Visit the new 49er Stadium for Super Bowl 50! Drive or take the BART.
Ladies you can go shopping while the guys are doing Football.
398 locals recommend
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayAre you ready for some Football?
Visit the new 49er Stadium for Super Bowl 50! Drive or take the BART.
Ladies you can go shopping while the guys are doing Football.