Livermore
The
Livermore Valley was originally settled by the Costonoan Indians,
and during the Spanish era the Livermore region was part of
Mission San Jose.The City of Livermore was established in 1869 by
William Mendenhall who laid the town next to the railroad lines.
It was named for Robert Livermore, an English sailor who settled in
the area in 1835. His home was the Rancho Las Positas which
encompassed much of the present day city. Livermore is located
in the Tri-Valley region East of San Francisco on interstate 580
providing easy access to both the Central Valley and San Francisco
Bay metropolitan area. Livermore is a mid-size city with a
population of approximately 85,000.
Livermore
was the largest and fastest growing city in the region for many
years. For much of its history, Livermore has been an
agricultural community. Vineyards and ranches continue to be an
important part of the city today. World War II brought
significant changes to the region with the introduction of an air
field and a major military base. In 1952, the University of
California established what is now called the Lawrence Livermore
National Laboratory to do research on nuclear energy. The
Lab employs over 9,000 people in a multitude of professions to do
research which is vital to our country.
Livermore
is the epitome of California living with its urban amenities and
relaxed lifestyle. Surrounded by vineyards and golden
hillsides, yet less than an hour from San Francisco--Livermore is
ideally located for trips to the mountains or the ocean. Great
hospitality, community spirit, and a sense of history and love of
art, good theatre--this is the image of California and an essential
part of Livermore's appeal.
Tour
California's Original Wine Country
Award
winning quality wines await those who come to experience the 42
friendly wineries of the Livermore Valley. The quiet and
unrushed community of winemakers and growers who often double as
tasting room hosts offers the same friendly hospitality that visitors
experienced over a century ago. Winemaking is a way of life as
much as it is a vocation to these vintners, and given the Livermore
Valley's ideal climate and soil, it is no wonder that everyone from
fourth generation Livermore Valley vintners to the cadre of new,
talented winemakers strives to make wines that reflect the
character and potential of this region.
Sports
and Recreation
With
more than 41 facilities operated by the Livermore Area Recreation and
Park District, there is no shortage of recreational opportunities.
There are plenty of sports leagues for youths and adults.
Livermore currently has four public golf courses--Las Positas
Golf Course (18 holes and a challenging nine hole executive course);
Springtown Golf Course (9 hole course with two sets of tees, allowing
for 18 hole play; Wente Golf Course (18 holes adjacent to the scenic
vineyards of Wente Vineyard); and Poppy Ridge (three nine hole
golf courses set in the gentle rolling hills of South Livermore).
There is also Del Valle Regional Park which provides great camping
activities, fishing adventures, horse back riding, swimming and
boating.
Livermore
boasts a variety of housing opportunities from brand new
condo/townhomes in the renovated downtown to million dollar plus
homes set amongst the Southside's vineyards. There are also
vintage homes from the late 1800's and early 1900's that attract
buyers for their charm and character in the older central part of
Livermore. Livermore is a community that prides itself in a
very diverse mix of peoples that love the small town quality of life,
and a safe environment to enjoy life's adventures.
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