6 places to check out in downtown Concord
From a portion of the Rancho Monte del Diablo, a land grant of more than 17,000 acres that he received from the Mexican government, Don Salvio Pacheco co-founded Todos Santos with his son Fernando Pacheco and son-in-law Francisco Galindo in 1868.
Renamed Concord, it became incorporated in 1905 and has grown to become the largest city in Contra Costa County.
Salvio Street, Mount Diablo Street, Grant Street and Willow Pass Road:
A year-round farmers’ market takes place here, along with special events and, in the spring and summer, free concerts under the stars. http://bit.ly/1y3wcQe.
Built in 1856, it remained a Galindo family residence until 1999, when Francisco’s great-granddaughter Ruth Galindo died.
Each day, the owners at Wild Ox Burger grind 100 percent certified Angus beef into handmade patties for their signature 1/3-pound hamburger, topped with red onion, lettuce and fresh tomatoes.
The menu includes garden, salmon and turkey burgers plus chicken breast sandwiches.
[...] hit the bins out front for deals on fiction, nonfiction and other categories of used books.
Half Price Books also sells new releases and best-selling titles at discounted prices, and it buys books, e-readers, movies, music, games and game consoles from the public.
The specialty coffee pioneer introduced Americans to rich, dark roasted coffee made with fresh quality beans and roasted in small batches.
Free parking in two city garages, including the Todos Santos Parking Center between Concord Avenue and Mount Diablo Street and the Salvio Street Garage on Salvio Street between Grant and Colfax streets.
Public transit:
Cross the Bay Bridge and take Interstate 580 east to Highway 24 east toward Walnut Creek.
See more than two dozen historic sites ranging from houses to buildings by taking the Concord Historical Society’s Downtown Historic Walking Tour virtually or in person. www.concordhistory.com/tour.