TOUR THE TERRAIN
EXPERIENCE THE
TRI-VALLEY AT YOUR
OWN SPEED.
GET
TRANSPORTED
BREW BUS
With 23 breweries, taprooms and
alehouses, the Tri-Valley is making
a name for itself in craft beer. Hop
aboard the Blue Brew Bus to ensure
a safe tasting experience. The tour
offers stops at three breweries (with
tasting fees covered), one facility
tour, a souvenir beer glass and a
drink on the bus. bluebrewbus.com
WINE WHEELS
The Livermore Wine Trolley tour
takes visitors to three wineries,
with a stop for lunch. And during
spring and summer, the trolley’s
hop-on, hop-off wine shuttle
provides a customizable option,
hopscotching among multiple wineries
for the independent at heart.
livermorewinetrolley.com
GOLDEN AGE
The Golden State Trolley has set
its sights at blending “yesterday’s
nostalgia with today’s modern
luxury” ever since it began traversing
Bay Area roads in January 2019.
The Golden State Trolley can be
rented as a private charter; shuttle;
or transportation for weddings,
corporate outings, or other events.
goldenstatetrolley.com
Then & Now /
2 MPH
All you really need for exploring the region is a pair of comfortable shoes
and a game plan. Check out Livermore’s scenic Greenville Road, which
boasts six vineyards within an easy, milelong stroll, or Tesla Road, home
to Wente, Concannon, Steven Kent and other well-known wineries. For a
dark glimpse into the region’s history, the Museum on Main in Pleasanton
offers spooky Ghost Walk guided tours of downtown Pleasanton’s most
haunted sites in October for Halloween. museumonmain.org
12 MPH
Zip along the grapevines on electric bikes from Livermore’s Pedego Electric
Bikes. Livermore’s Jim Buck recommends this ride from the storefront:
“Head east on Patterson Pass, alongside the Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory. On Greenville Road, turn right and head up the gradual hill.
As you peak, you can see the Livermore Valley wine country as it opens
up to you. At the crossroads of Tesla and Greenville, head straight across
Tesla toward McGrail, Charles R, Bent Creek, Big White House, Caddis
and 3 Steves tasting rooms.” Check out visittrivalley.com for three more
self-guided bike routes. pedegoelectricbikes.com
40+ MPH
Black Tie Transportation offers luxury sedans and SUVs, limovans, and
executive coaches to give you a feel for the region without the hassle of
driving. Custom tours of Tri-Valley wineries (and breweries) come with
recommendations from its in-house wine specialist. blacktietrans.com
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EPICUREAN ADVENTURES IN LIVERMORE
Downtown Livermore boasts an array of eateries, cafes and
tasting rooms—so many, in fact, that you’ll want to return time
and again to try them all. Thanks to Livermore Food Tours, you
can get an appetizer course at some of the area’s best culinary
destinations. The three-hour walk stops at restaurants to sample
menu items and local wines and beers. Each excursion is a mix
of ethnic eateries, sweet shops and award-winning restaurants.
Says Keven Hempel, the tour company’s owner and guide, “This
is a city that allows a visitor to taste flavors from all around the
world within a 1-mile radius.” livermorefoodtours.com
