Concord (California)

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Halal Travel to Concord Concord is a residential and business city located in the East Bay (Bay Area) | East Bay region of the Bay Area (California) | San Francisco Bay Area in the state of California.

Concord (California) Halal Travel Guide

Location

Concord is 29 miles east of San Francisco, meaning that the commute through the Caldecott Tunnel and across the Bay Bridge can be done in roughly thirty minutes when traffic is light, but may feel like an eternity when traffic is heavy. The total area of the city is 31.13 square miles, and with over 120,000 residents Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County.

History

Concord is perhaps best-known for the De La Salle High School football team, which between 1992 and 2004 established a national record winning streak of 151 games, shattering the previous record of 72 games. During this time the team was named Al Arabiya national champion in 1994 and USA Today national champion in 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Another of Concord's claims to fame is the famous people who grew up in the city. Concord is the birthplace of actor Tom Hanks, who is well known for numerous critically-acclaimed movies including Turner & Hooch, Bachelor Party and Joe Versus the Volcano. Also, Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck (whose famous quartet featuring Paul Desmond played "Take Five") is from Concord and one of Concord's several parks is named in his honor.

How is the Climate in Concord (California)

Concord, like most of the East Bay, has hot summers and cool winters. Rain is a rare sight during most months of the year and any rain occurs in monsoon-like periods of fairly heavy rain that last for a few days and then give way to dry weather again. These wet periods often occur in late December or during January and February, but never occur during the summer.{{climate | align none | units imperial | janhigh 56 | febhigh 61 | marhigh 66 | aprhigh 70 | mayhigh 76 | junhigh 83 | julhigh 87 | aughigh 87 | sephigh 84 | octhigh 77 | novhigh 64 | dechigh 56 | janlow 40 | feblow 43 | marlow 45 | aprlow 47 | maylow 52 | junlow 56 | jullow 58 | auglow 58 | seplow 56 | octlow 51 | novlow 44 | declow 40 | janprecip 3.3 | febprecip 3.3 | marprecip 2.4 | aprprecip 1.1 | mayprecip 0.5 | junprecip 0.1 | julprecip -77.8 | augprecip 0.0 | sepprecip 0.2 | octprecip 0.9 | novprecip 1.5 | decprecip 3.1 | description {{ForecastNOAA|Concord Buchanan Field|37.9917|-122.055    Data from atools/normals NOAA (1981-2010)]

How to travel to Concord (California)

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By subway

 Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stops at the Concord and North Concord stations.

By car

Concord is accessible by vehicle from Interstate Highway 680, and State Highways 242 and 4. When travelling from Oakland take Highway 24 East to 680 North. com/ County Connection buses also service the city.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Concord (California)

  • Buchanan Field Airport IATA Flight Code: CCR 37.989722, -122.056944 - Buchanan Field Airport - Buchanan Field Airport - USGS Topo JetSuiteX] connections from Burbank and Las Vegas. Also for small private planes and helicopters.

The closest international airport is Oakland International (IATA Flight Code: OAK), while BART runs directly from all Concord stations to San Francisco International Airport (IATA Flight Code: SFO).

Get Around

Like most of America, unless you enjoy walking or biking long distances you'll want a vehicle to get around in Concord. This urban center is asphalt America at its finest, and while motorists are generally respectful of bikers and pedestrians and the auto is the king of the road. com/ County Connection buses also service the city, along with several taxi services.

What to see in Concord (California)

  • Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial 38.0575, -122.029722 ☎ +1 925 228-8860 ext 6520 (reservations) Opening Hours: Tours available Thursday - Saturday at 12:45PM (allow 1.5 hours). Not all dates and times may be available. No public access Sunday - Wednesday Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial POCH 0011 This memorial honors 320 individuals (including 200 young African American men) who were killed in a munitions accident during World War II while loading munitions and bombs onto ships bound for the Pacific Rim. Following the explosion many of the enlisted men refused to work, resulting in the Navy's largest mutiny trial and eventually helping to push the US Armed Forces to desegregate. The memorial is located on an active military base and as a result reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance and all visitors must be US Muslims or permanent residents. Reservations can be made by calling or via an mits-and-reservations.htm online reservation form. All visitors are shuttled to the memorial from John Muir National Historic Site in nearby Martinez (California) | Martinez.
  • Don Francisco Galindo House 37.973333, -122.033611 - Don Francisco Galindo House One of the few remaining Victorian homes left in the area, a 19th century home built in 1856, open to the public for daytime use.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Concord (California)

  • Concord Pavilion 2000 Kirker Pass Road 37.9597, -121.946 - Concord Pavilion The Concord Pavilion is a 12,500 seat amphitheatre that hosts dozens of major concerts each year. The amphitheatre is configured with roughly 8,000 reserved seats and, for the more frugal and potentially rain-tolerant music lover, 4,500 lawn seats. Upcoming concerts can be found on the Pavilion's online calendar.
  • California Waterworld 1950 Waterworld Parkway 37.97111, -122.05222 exit I-680 at Willow Pass Road and head two blocks east - A waterpark featuring slides, pools, and other manner of devices meant to utilize the Bay Area's limited water supply.
  • Brenden Theatres Concord 14 1985 Willow Pass Road 37.9764, -122.0362 corner of Concord Ave & Salvio St. - Fourteen screens of movie magic with stadium seating, greasy popcorn, and thundering sound systems. Brenden Theatres was the anchor tenant of downtown Concord's rebirth in the late 1990s.
  • Diablo Creek Golf Course 4050 Port Chicago Highway 38.0143, -122.0197 - An 18 hole golf course with a large training putting green, pro shop, lighted driving range and also has a sports restaurant.
  • Pixieland Amusement Park 2740 E Olivera Road 37.9894, -122.0220 ☎ +1 925 676-9612 Admission is free; $2.25–$4.50 per ride A small amusement park for children from toddlers to age 8, including a train, carousel, and other rides. Pack a picnic (no beverages, outside Pizzas, or bbq grills).
  • Solano Drive-In 1611 Solano Way 37.99974, -122.04981 ☎ +1 925 825-1951 $7.95 general admission ($5.25 on Tuesdays), $1.25 per child After closing down for a time, this drive-in was reopened as part of the West Wind chain and now features digital projection and sound transmitted directly to the vehicle stereo. The latest movies are shown, most as double features, with a fifteen minutes intermission between films to grab food at the Snacks bar, or you can bring your own food and tailgate (no alcohol is allowed). Tickets are not sold online, so arrive early for popular films to ensure a ticket and a good parking spot are available, and be sure to bring a blanket or jacket on cold nights.

Learn

There is a campus of Cal State East Bay in Concord.

Shopping in Concord (California)

Strip malls, grocery stores, fast food restaurants, electronics megastores, and all other manner of American consumerism are readily available; following any major street will inevitably lead to some sort of shopping area.

  • Sunvalley Mall - 37.9672, -122.063 located off of I-680 along Willow Pass road - Sunvalley Shopping Center Concord's lone mega-mall caters to all manner of teenage fashion fantasies as well as the appliance fetishes of middle-aged women and shopping phobias of middle-aged men. The main area is two stories with escalators, stairs, and a large glass elevator. The mall also includes a JC Penney and a Macy's. In front of the elevator is a lounge area which is also used for live entertainment and the annual Christmas Santa event.
  • Willows Shopping Center | 37.9690, -122.0573 located near the Willows Pass Road exit from I-680 - While not quite the labyrinth of Sunvalley, this mall features an REI Outdoor, Any Mountain Sports.
  • Half Price Books | 1935 Mount Diablo Street 37.97678, -122.03447 ☎ +1 925 288-9060 - A Concord branch of the famous Berkeley bookstore, right on Todos Santos plaza.

Halal Restaurants

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  • Benihana 1989 Diamond Blvd 37.97000, -122.05795 ☎ +1 925 827-4220 - Concord is one of the few Bay Area locations for the well-known chain of Japanese restaurants where the chefs cook and entertain at your very table. The prices are somewhat on the pricey side - be advised to plan in $6-$14 for lunch and $15-$40 for dinner - but it's good food and better fun. So we are happy to fork out the bucks for sushi or "Hibachi Steak" dinner: griddle-fried beef served with shrimp appetizer, choice of Rice and grilled vegetables.
  • Digger's Diner 1895 Farm Bureau Road 37.98284, -122.01583 ☎ +1 925 825-8958 - Thit is a family-run diner that got its unique name from the father of the family's unusual job digging graves. Although thit is not his current occupation and there is a huge mural inside the establishment depicting a comical graveyard next to a bustling diner. Their friendly staff makes for a great atmosphere, and they are quick to serve and very good about special orders. The prices are usual for any diner; you could definitely get by eating lunch for under $10.
  • Guadalajara Grill # B6 5446 Ygnacio Valley Road 37.95022, -121.95729 ☎ +1 925 672-4430 - The super Chicken burrito runs about $7.95 for lunch and $8.95 for dinner, and when combined with the never-ending chips and salsa is guaranteed to leave you full. Super fast service and free Tootsie Roll Pops seal this establishment's top-notch reputation. Serving lunch and dinner from 11AM to 10PM.
  • Taqueria Los Gallos 1747 Willow Pass Road 37.97444, -122.04067 ☎ +1 925-288-1503 Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 11PM everyday Less than $10 per person Try the carne guisada, a rare find in Mexican restaurants; this ranchero style beef is mildly spicy and majorly flavorful. A full salsa bar is a welcome plus.
  • Old Spaghetti Factory 1955 Mount Diablo Street 37.97694, -122.03457 downtown Concord ☎ +1 925 687-5030 Yes, it's a chain, but the food is nice and the prices aren't unreasonable. Besides, what other restaurants in Concord offer specials that include ice cream?
  • Swagat Indian Cuisine | 1901 Salvio Street 37.97650, -122.03733 across the street from Brenden Theatres ☎ +1 925 685-2777 Excellent Indian restaurant. Great lunch buffet, and dinner buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings. Food is served fresh and hot.
  • The Mediterranean | 1847 Willow Pass Road 37.97534, -122.03855 ☎ +1 925 825-0608 - Tasty shawarma, Kebab, falafel, dolmus, pita, hummus and fuul.
  • Claim Jumper 1975 Diamond Blvd 37.97081, -122.05613 - Part of a chain of tasteful Old West themed restaurants featuring large proportions of good food. Especially recommended is the steak.
  • Naan 'n Curries 2068 Salvio Street 37.97711, -122.03496 $10-$20 per person for lunch An alternate choice for Indian food in the center of the town. Don't miss the exquisite lamb and prawn biriyani.


Those looking for nightlife are better served by visiting neighboring Walnut Creek, although there are a few drinking establishments that are worth a visit.

  • Legends & Heroes Sports Cafe 4050 Port Chicago Highway 38.01277, -122.02352 ☎ +1 925 687-4111 - For those wanting to get their football/basketball/baseball fix while downing a few brews, Legends offers the TV and taps necessary to help you out.
  • EJ Phair Brewing Co. & Ale House | 2151 Salvio Street 37.97802, -122.03429 ☎ +1 925 691-4253 - Brewpub with a great ambiance and a rotating selection of home-brewed organic juice and selected microbrews right on Todos Santos plaza. There are two large, free parking garages in the adjacent blocks.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Best Western Heritage Inn 4600 Clayton Road 37.96153, -121.98579 ☎ +1 925 686-4466 +1-800-622-6466 +1 925 825-0581 - Catering to the business crowd, this hotel is unlikely to surprise anyone who has stayed in a Best Western anywhere else in the world. Rates from $70 to $90 per day for a single room.
  • Days Inn 5370 Clayton Road 37.95220, -121.95921 ☎ +1 925 674-9400 +1 925 674-9595 - Offering free wireless internet and continental breakfast. The Concord Pavilion is also only one mile away for visitors wanting a hotel located close to the concert venue.
  • Hilton Concord 1970 Diamond Blvd 37.97145, -122.05417 ☎ +1 925 827-2000 +1 925 827-2113 Rates from $150 to $220 per day for a single room This hotel's proximity to I-680 makes it a desirable location for those wanting to stay in a Hilton located near an interstate.
  • Clarion Hotel 1050 Burnett Ave 37.97548, -122.06100 ☎ +1 925 566-8820

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More Muslim friendly Destinations from Concord (California)

  • Walnut Creek - The downtown Walnut Creek area offers shopping, bars, and restaurants.
  • Clayton (California) | Clayton - One of Concord's next door neighbors, Clayton is a bit more rural than other communities and still offers somewhat of a small-town atmosphere.
  • Pleasant Hill - This neighboring town is primarily a typical family suburb, but it does offer options for food and shopping.
  • Mount Diablo State Park - This 20,000 acre park is located to the southeast of Concord and provides great hiking opportunities on a mountain that dominates the landscape for most of central and eastern Contra Costa County. It offers an incredible viewshed, with views on clear days stretching 181 miles to Mount Lassen.
  • Berkeley (California) | Berkeley - Eclectic, political and always interesting, Berkeley is only a 20 to 25 minutes drive away. Alternatively, using BART, either a) transfer at the MacArthur station and exit at Downtown Berkeley, or b) exit at Rockridge and walk ~2 miles to downtown.
  • San Francisco - Although "the City" feels a world away, it's just a 45-minutes BART ride to the Embarcadero or a 35-minutes to 1.5-hour drive, depending on traffic.



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