Todos Santos Plaza

A lush public park occupies the core of the plaza to those looking for a place to play or kick back. Dotted with picnic tables, benches and a playground for children, the square features a medley of trees and free Wi-Fi throughout. Whether you are visiting Diablo Valley for a holiday, traveling for business or just passing through, Todos Santos Plaza is a must-visit.

Todos Santos Plaza, between Salvio Street, Willow Pass Road, Grant Street and Mount Diablo Street, is 2.5 acres downtown. City founder Don Salvio Pacheco dedicated The Plaza to the people of Concord more than 125 years ago.

In 1869, its pioneer founders Don Salvio Pacheco, Don Fernando Pacheco, and Don Francisco Galindo dedicated the plaza as the public square in one of the original 20 blocks laid out for the new town. The plaza continues to serve as a location for local festivals, concerts, carnivals and festivals. The renovation project for the period 1993-94 is the seventh major renovation of the square.

How to get there:

To Concord take the BART and hop off at Concord BART Station. The 8-minute walk to Todos Santos Plaza leads straight down Grant Street and is lined with blue signs pointing to the plaza. This is the best option for those who wish to avoid the parking hassle.

In downtown Concord, metered street parking is available although the quantity is small. Try to get into downtown early in the morning for the best luck parking on the street. Close to the plaza, there are two free parking structures – Salvio Street Garage and Grant Street Parking Garage.

How to get the most of Todos Santos Plaza:

Taqueria Los Gallos has been a favorite since 1980, being your one-stop shop for authentic Mexican food in Diablo Valley. Get your seafood fix on Happy Sushi or try the famed homemade granola of Way to Life. Hot Dog Palace is the perfect pre-picnic spot across the Park street. You can not miss the red and yellow sign stripped from the 1970s. End a day of play by cooling off at Baskin Robbins with a sweet treat, or a new favorite, Cream. Off the Grid, a mobile gastronomic food market, rolls in on Mondays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

Tap your whistle at The Hop Grenade with 21 craft beers, play pool and darts at Vinnie ‘s Bar N Grill or try some of the best garlic fries at Tower Grille in the Bay Area.

No trip without a shopping spree to complete. Half Price Reading, in Concord, is a must while. This quaint store holds an interesting mix of greeting cards, newspapers, records, trinkets and books of course – all for a great price.

It is strongly recommended that you also come here for one of their fairs or festivals.This is a centrally located plaza where residents can meet to enjoy the many festivals taking place here, to play for the kids, and to attend the weekly farmer market.The shops and restaurants are located in the center around the stone and grass field , making this little plaza easily walkable.Parking is accessible both on the street and in the garage nearby. Enjoy all year round here but particularly during the summer.