People move to San Ramon for the good schools, weather, and job opportunities at nearby Bishop Ranch Office Park, home to headquarters for Chevron and the West Coast operations of AT&T. On the western edge of the city, Norris Canyon Estates provide a prestigious address for those in search of elegant custom homes. Windemere, a planned development, features homes backing up to the open-space preserve.

 

Just outside of town Tassajara Valley offers panoramic views of rolling Contra Costa County grasslands and oak-studded hills. Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve is a favorite destination for dog walkers and picnickers. The popular Iron Horse Regional Trail runs nearby and connects San Ramon to Danville and Concord.

 

The Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center books headline acts as well as performances by the San Ramon Symphonic Band and local dance companies. Concerts in San Ramon’s Central Park are a great way to spend summer evenings.