2026 Local Host City: San Ramon
Located within the San Ramon Valley and 34-miles east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County, San Ramon has long been considered one of the most desirable living areas in the Bay Area. The name San Ramon comes from the San Ramon Creek named after an Indigenous vaquero known as Ramon. San Ramon developed quickly once the railway came to town in 1864 as it ran from San Ramon through the valley to Oakland. The main economic base of the region was agriculture as Bishop Ranch was established in the late 19th century and raised cattle and sheep, and grew fruit, walnuts, and grain. Agriculture was the economic driver until suburban development began, facilitated by the interstate highway that opened in 1966.
The San Ramon Valley is the ancestral home to several tribes. The Saclans and Tatcans were part of the Bay Miwok Indian tribes while the Seunens and Souyens were part of the Muwekma Ohlone/Costanoan group. Mount Diablo, a towering presence north of San Ramon, is a place of great richness and significance to the valley Indigenous and other tribes who lived within sight of it. The Ohlone/Costanoan called it Tuyshtak.
As a young, diverse town, San Ramon is known for its wide array of free activities and things to do, including the annual Art & Wind Festival, San Ramon’s largest event. Folks can also enjoy free summer concerts, 58 beautiful parks, public art, multicultural art and good celebrations, and a weekly farmers market. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, including short drives to Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve, Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve, and Mount Diablo State Park.
City Center Bishop Ranch is the captivating centerpiece of shopping and dining in the heart of San Ramon. This sprawling 300,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor complex features retail, restaurants, and entertainment space, a 10-screen cinema, and one-acre public square.
Reach San Ramon by flying to Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, or San Jose Mineta International Airport.
Recreate San Ramon/East Bay Regional Park District
