The Pleasant Hill center point is about the area of Downtown Pleasant Hill and 1 mile southwest of Sunvalley Mall.
Pleasant Hill has warm weather year-round, so there's no bad time to visit the city. In winter, you'll find average highs in the 50s and lows in the upper 30s and 40s. You can catch quaint holiday events in Pleasant Hill and surrounding cities. This is the wettest time of the year, but even January sees less than 5 inches of rain on average.
Spring brings average highs in the 60s and low 70s, and lows in the 40s. In March, you can attend the Annual International Jewish Film Festival. This is a great time to visit if you want to enjoy leisurely outdoor strolls and low hotel rates.
Summer is the most popular season for Pleasant Hill and surrounding Bay Area cities. The Pleasant Hill Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday from May through November. By May, the average high is 78, with a low of 50. As the season progresses, you'll find highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the 50s through September.
Autumn crowds drop off moderately as students head back to school. However, the harvest season is a popular time to visit wine country, which can spill over into the East Bay area. By October, highs are in the mid 70s and lows are in the upper 40s. November's average high is 63 with an average low of 43.
The Courtyard Pleasant Hill and Residence Inn Pleasant Hill Concord are part of the Marriott Rewards program. You can earn or redeem points with your stay. Marriott hotels like these also offer a continuously changing menu of specials for everything from a couple's weekend away to a girlfriends' escape. Check the latest deals before booking to see if there are any specials that suit your vacation agenda. These hotels also offer discounts for AAA and CAA members, seniors, government employees, and military personnel.
Extended Stay America hotels offer the Extended Perks program. These hotels offer additional discounts for seniors, AAA members, military personnel, and government employees. Groups can cash in on special savings, too. The Hyatt House Pleasant Hill offers special packages with perks like shopping and movie discounts to add more value to your stay.
Value hotels help you stretch your dollar a bit further. These mid-priced picks fit your travel budget without skimping on the amenities. A prime option for value-minded travelers is the Extended Stay America – Pleasant Hill – Buskirk Ave. This hotel is designed for long-term visitors who want the conveniences of an apartment with hotel perks. The hotel's suites feature fully equipped kitchens with a refrigerator, microwave, stove top, and coffee maker as well as dishes, cutlery, and cooking utensils. A coin-operated laundry facility is on hand as well.
In the morning, you can take advantage of the easy grab-and-go breakfast available at the Extended Stay America. Snag a bag and head out to take on the day. Wireless internet is available in all rooms to keep guests connected.
Another value choice is the Hyatt House Pleasant Hill. This hotel offers contemporary suites with full kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. A complimentary breakfast is available daily with delicious treats like an omelet bar with cooked-to-order dishes. Stop by the evening reception for wine, beer, and cocktails from the H Bar. An outdoor pool, hot tub, sport court, and 24-hour fitness center provide plentiful recreation.
If you don't have a car, the best way to get around the Pleasant Hill area is with the County Connection bus service. This network of bus services Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, San Ramon, Danville, and Pleasant Hill. The service area covers 200 square miles. Regular fares are $2.00, and express fares are $2.25. Many of the County Connection routes connect to bus stops in the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
The Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station is your best option for catching a ride with BART. From there, you can access a vast network of busses that will take you throughout the Bay Area. BART covers Fremont, Dublin, Pleasanton, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Richmond, and Millbrae. To ride the BART bus, you'll need to load a reusable ticket at the automatic vending machines available at all BART stations. You can figure your fare using the online fare calculator.
If you're looking for a quiet destination in the Bay Area, Pleasant Hill is as charming as the name sounds. With a wealth of extended stay options, as well as a few affordable hotels located nearby, it's easy to find what you're after here. Book your next visit to Pleasant Hill now.
Below are reviews of the city of Pleasant Hill, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.
Great little walkable town. Great casual restaurants in a lovely downtown.
City is very nice. Hotel is within walking distance to shops and coffee, restaurants, etc.
The quaint and downtown area by Crescent Drive with nice shops restaurants and beautiful flowers; the architecturally well designed city hall and parks, the beautiful setting in Contra Costa with build and trails ands the friendly people.
Nice friendly people at John Murr Hospital.
Close to many restaurants and stores.
Clean!
Lots of good food, fun nightlife, nice weather, it has it all!
I was able to get to my destination within 10 minutes!
That I was able to get to my destination within 10 minutes
Staff where pleasant and room was clean. It was nice because everything is close by for food, restaurants, freeway. That's the only thing.