This city with a population of 84,852 people was founded in 1869 and is located in the Alameda County. Thanks to the coastal range, the Livermore Valley enjoys a mild climate that provides for a relaxed and pleasant lifestyle.

Best known as California's oldest wine region, Livermore features

a large number award-winning wineries. Wine has been cultivated in the city since the 19th century, with the earliest producer being the Cresta Blanca Winery founded in 1882. Their wine became the first one to win California a prize at the Grand Prix competition in France not an achievement to be frowned upon.

Livermore was in fact just as large of a producer as the famous Napa Valley during the 1960's, but for some reason it has remained relatively unknown.

But now that you know, check out the Concannon Vineyeard, the Wente Vineyards or the Occasio Winery to only name a few options.

Aside from its many wineries, Livermore is also home to a multitude of tech-companies and science centers. Places like the renowned Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has helped put Livermore on the Bay Area map of global innovation and research contenders.

Livermore also offers a plethora of art, culture and history.

The city's historic downtown is being revived with a ton of shopping and dining opportunities, and also offers well as a cultural district with a 10-screen cinema as well as a large performing arts center. The city of Livermore is constantly striving to improve the quality of life for its residents and is committed to creating a pedestrian-friendly environment where denizens can enjoy a true urban living experience, right in the Valley of Wines.