One of California's Oldest Wine Regions
Livermore Chamber of Commerce Cover Art by Darcie Kent
Welcome to Livermore
Livermore, California... My Home Town
San Francisco East Bay Area
My parents moved our family to Livermore when I was three years old. Back then just a few wineries dotted the landscape. Today, thanks to the efforts of the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association, vineyards and wineries are prevalent throughout the community. Some of the kids I grew up with are now winemakers themselves, sharing in a tradition that has its roots in the 1840s when Robert Livermore planted the first commercial vines. People from all over the world have experienced the first-class wines and breathtaking scenery that distinguish the Livermore Valley.Crane Ridge Acrylic by Darcie Kent
Let's Hear From You
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide
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Featuring Watercolor Illustrations by Rich Sigberman
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Cedar Mountain Winery
7000 Tesla Road, Livermore6 points
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Fenestra Winery
83 Vallecitos Road, Livermore5 points
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Hidden Creek Wine
21 South Livermore Avenue, Suite 101, Livermore5 points
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Mitchell Katz Winery
1188 Vineyard Avenue, Pleasanton5 points
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Red Skye Wine
5143 Tesla Road, Livermore5 points
Livermore Wine Country & Bay Area Maps
Let the Wine Tasting Begin!
Glimpses of the Livermore Wine Country
Visit the Livermore Wine Video Showcase on Squidoo
Livermore Valley Wine Country Calendar
Upcoming Local Wine Events
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Hills at Twilight
Valley View
Del Valle
Tesla Road
Donut Wheel
First Street Wine Company
Thomas Coyne Winery
Schenone Building
Vasco Road Sunset
Field of Wild Mustard
Del Valle
Cresta Blanca
Vineyard
Downtown
Livermore Links
- Livermore Valley Wine Country
- Are you planning an event or mapping out your next wine tasting trip? Learn more about the wineries of the Livermore Valley Wine Country.
- Livermore Downtown
- Livermore boasts a beautiful downtown area, steeped in history reflecting the cattle and wine industries that created a thriving community. A very eclectic selection of restaurants and retail shops offer everything from home decor to gift items, fine wines, and, of course western wear.
- Livermore Chamber of Commerce
- The Livermore Chamber of Commerce supports the community, as well as the area's many diverse businesses.
- Livermore Heritage Guild
- Visit the Livermore Heritage Guild at the historic Carnegie Library Building, located at 2155 Third Street.
- Livermore Area Recreation & Park District
- The LARPD provides residents and visitors with an outstanding system of parks, recreation areas and facilities.
- Las Positas College
- Situated in the Livermore hills, Las Positas College is an outstanding community college serving residents of the Tri-Valley area, which also includes Pleasanton and Dublin.
- Asante Africa Foundation
- Based in Livermore, Asante Africa Foundation improves the lives of children and families in rural Africa.
- The Independent
- This weekly paper is the hometown news source for Livermore, Pleasanton & Sunol.
Tesla Road on the Livermore Wine Trail
Show Your Livermore Pride
Acrylic Key Chain
I Love Livermore Keychain
Amazon Price: $2.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Durable acrylic key chain is crystal-clear and double-sided so the message is seen twice. Sturdy metal ring holds your keys securely. Size: 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" (Approximate business card size.)
Livermore Wine Country
A Few Facts About Livermore
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Livermore (formerly, Livermores, Livermore Ranch, and Nottingham) is the second largest city in Alameda County, Oakland being the largest. The population was 73,345 at the 2000 census, but estimated by city officials to be presently in 100,000 + . Livermore is located in the Bay Area. Livermore is a "middle-size city" in the Bay Area.
Traditionally, Livermore is considered the easternmost city in the Bay Area before entrance to the Central Valley.
It was founded by William Mendenhall and named after Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1830s.
Livermore is the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Livermore's south side, home to local vineyards, has developed several executive subdivisions near Ruby Hill. The city has also redeveloped its downtown district.
Sycamore Grove
How's the Weather in Livermore?
Current Conditions & Forecast
Current weather conditions in Livermore, CA (94550)
Local Pollen Reports
57°F (Feels like 57°F)
Last update: 7/6/09 7:53 AM PDT
Humidity: 67%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 46°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.04in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Today
Partly Cloudy
High: 79°F
Low: 52°F
Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Tuesday
Jul 7
Sunny
High: 81°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Wednesday
Jul 8
Partly Cloudy
High: 84°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Thursday
Jul 9
Sunny
High: 82°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Livermore's World Famous Centennial Bulb
The Centennial Bulb on Squidoo
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Centennial Light Bulb
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The Centennial Light Bulb has been burning for some 106 years - the last thirty of which it hasn't been turned off. You might consider it quite a bulb. While the Centennial deserves great respect, it turns out that its longevity isn't that unusual. I...
Livermore's Centennial Bulb at Fire Station #6
Things to Do, Places to See in Livermore
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Alden Lane Nursery
4 points
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Lake Del Valle
4 points
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Shadow Cliffs
4 points
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Purple Orchid Inn Resort and Spa
3 points
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Livermore Street Sign
LIVERMORE City Limit Sign - High Quality Aluminum
Amazon Price: $11.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Brand new aluminum sign, rounded corners, predrilled for easy hanging. Size: 4 x 18 inches
Yelp Reviews on Active Life in Livermore
Here's what Yelpers have to say about Active Life in 94550
- The Course at Wente Vineyards (Livermore)
- "This truly is a nice golf course. It offers all the elements I look for...a challenging layout, great vista views of surrounding mountains and vineyards, a..." more
- Mines Road (Livermore)
- "If you own a motorcycle, you need to ride this. If you still have chicken strips on your tires after this ride you are doing something wrong. Go with a..." more
- Granada Bowl (Livermore)
- "Like this place. Cool place to hang out." more
- Del Valle Regional Park (Livermore)
- "Visited the lake on Mother's day, a Sunday. We have two dogs so we hiked north from the parking lot/boat launch. After 15 mins we discovered a few tall,..." more
- Umigo Indoor Kart Racing (Livermore)
- "Umigo is a great place to have some serious fun for go-kart racing. I've been to Gokartracer and Speedring (still there?) also but like Umigo because of..." more
The Photographer Who Put Livermore on the Map
Suburbia
Photography by Bill Owens
In 1972, Livermore Independent news photographer Bill Owens spent his Saturdays photographing residents of Livermore. The project lasted a full year and resulted in a widely renowned volume entitled Suburbia. Since that time, his photos have been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout Europe and North America. Many Suburbia photographs are available at the Bill Owens website. Be sure to watch the slideshows, which feature photos from the author's other works, including Our Kind of People, Working, and Leisure.My dad thinks it's a good idea to take all the leaves off the tree and rake up the yard. I think he's crazy. (Bill Owens, Ritchie, photograph, 1972.)
Bill Owens
Bill Owens
Amazon Price: $47.45 (as of 07/06/2009)
In his most recent photos, many of which are in color and previously unpublished, Owens reveals how suburbia has evolved in the last 40 years--from the friendly place he captured in the 1970s to one characterized by sprawl and anonymity.
Notable Livermore Residents
Max BaerBoxing Heavyweight Champion
Tamara E. "Tammy" Jernigan, Ph.D.
NASA Astronaut
Peter J.K. "Jeff" Wisoff, Ph.D.
NASA Astronaut
James DePaiva
Actor, One Life to Live
Jill Whelan
Actress, The Love Boat
The Infamous Misspelled Mosaic
Livermore Public Library
Imagine everyone's surprise when the Livermore Public Library unveiled a 16-foot diameter mosaic peppered with misspelled words! The story, bouyed by national media coverage, piqued the curiousity of visitors, anxious to spot all 11 errors. The artist reluctantly corrected the mistakes, though five are captured in the photos below. Livermore Public Library
Artist Maria Alquilar felt the people of Livermore just "didn't understand art." Even so, one must wonder if Albert Eistein would be amused.
Nefertiti
Shakespeare
Einstein
Virgin
Theseus
Mosaic
Bike Rack
Bench
Close-up
Entrance
Livermore Restaurants and Eateries
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Restaurant at Wente Vineyards
4 points
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Castle Rock Restaurant
3 points
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Casa Orozco Mexican Restaurants
3 points
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The Grill at Poppy Ridge
2 points
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Cattlemen's Steak House
1 point
Mick Jagger at Altamont Speedway
Gimme Shelter
In December 1969, the Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane gave a free concert at Altamont Speedway, attended by more than 300,000 fans. Regrettably, the Hell's Angels were in charge of protecting the stage. Brandishing pool cues and knives, the Angels attacked several spectators, killing one. The film intercuts performances with images of violence and teens gone wild, then follows up with the Stones as they view concert footage and reflect on one of the darkest days in rock and roll history. Altamont by Photographer Bill Owens
The Rolling Stones
Gimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - Criterion Collection
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Called "the greatest rock film ever made," this landmark documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their notorious 1969 U.S. tour. When 300,000 members of the Love Generation collided with a few dozen Hell's Angels at San Francisco's Altamont Speedway, direct cinema pioneers David and Albert Maysles and Charlotte Zwerin immortalized on film the bloody slash that transformed a decade's dreams into disillusionment.
Altamont Pass Vista
The Windmills of Altamont Pass
Livermore Valley Wine Country on Squidoo
Learn More About the Livermore Valley Wineries
Find them all at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Directory-
Livermore Valley Wine Video Showcase
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Livermore Valley Wine Country The best videos highlighting the Livermore Valley Wine Country are assembled in this showcase, which features productions created by the Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Adventures in Wine Tasting, and Back Road...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Directory
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In 1893, the Livermore Valley was a thriving wine region with more than 4,000 acres of vineyards and 23 wineries. Outside forces nearly devastated the industry. Aphids destroyed more than 1,500 acres of vineyards in the early part of the 1900s, and P...
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Livermore Valley Wine Flickr Photo Gallery
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In 1889, the Livermore Valley captured America's first international gold medal for wine at the Paris Exposition, officially placing California on the world wine map. More than a century later, Livermore Valley wines are still popular with residents...
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Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide
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The wineries of the Livermore Valley are artfully depicted in hand drawn, pen and ink watercolor designs on the Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitors Guide. In addition to Livermore, the region is home to wineries in Pleasanton, Sunol, and Castro Vall...
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Livermore Valley Wine Country Headquarters
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This group showcases the wineries of Livermore Valley in northern California. Do your part in supporting the wine industry by visiting these wineries (tough work, but someone has to do it!) Then, share your experiences by writing your own Squidoo len...
Professional Wine Taster Designs
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Professional Wine Taster Black Cap
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Professional Wine Taster Tote Bag
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(Harvest Festival is September 5, 2009)
Let's Hear it Through the Grapevine
Have you visited the Livermore Valley Wine Country yet?
Frankster wrote...
Congrats on the well deserved purple star. Livermore Valley is a great place although much hotter in during a lot of the year than I can take.
Posted June 19, 2009
monarch13 wrote...
Wow, I never knew. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your purple star!
Posted June 19, 2009
dc64 wrote...
Oh my gosh! This is an incredible lens. Squidoo has pooled together such creative and intelligent people. LI absolutely love this lens. Superb!
Posted May 18, 2009
kiwisoutback wrote...
My cousin is headed to Livermore in a month or so. I'll definitely be passing this along to her. I remember hearing about the infamous Rolling Stones concert that you mentioned, and seeing the documentary. It's worth watching!
I've been to Napa many times, but Livermore is on the list of places to visit next time. Excellent work, Squid Angel blessed!
Posted April 27, 2009
Thanks, Squidoo!
Livermore Valley Wine Country received a Purple Star on June 19, 2009.-
Purple Star Recipients
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Purple stars have been the topic of much chit chat for a little while now. And, now they are a reality and the lenses featured here are proof. In the modules of this lens you're going to find the recipients of Squidoo's Purple Stars. These lenses ar...
Courtesies
Isle of SquidBack Roads Wine
Darcie Kent Gallery
LocalWineEvents.com
Tri-Valley Conservancy
Friends of the Vineyards
The Independent Magazine
Adventures in Wine Tasting
Livermore's Centennial Light
Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce
Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Livermore Valley Wine Map & Visitor's Guide
Social Networking and Squidoo
Winemaking Meets Web 2.0
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The Livermore Valley Wineries on Squidoo
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Welcome to the user's guide for the Livermore Valley Wine Country series on Squidoo. There are over 50 lenses in the series, so I do appreciate hearing from winery staff when information needs to be updated. Each of the wineries is promoted on every...
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