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Pleasanton, California

City · Population 75,664 · #117 in California · #506 in the US
Pleasanton, California

Pleasanton is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Located in the Amador Valley, it is an upscale suburb in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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About Pleasanton

Pleasanton is a thriving city in western California with an estimated population of 75,664.

Pleasanton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 24.14 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,134 residents per square mile.

What Makes Pleasanton Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Pleasanton — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 75,664.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Pleasanton

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pleasanton

  • Ashoka Indian Cuisine — indian
  • Baci Bistro and Bar — italian
  • Bagel Street Cafe — bagel (café)
  • Barone's Restaurant
  • Bill's Cafe — regional
  • CA Noodle — noodle
  • Chianti Reserve — italian
  • De La Torre's Trattoria — italian
  • Frontier Spice — indian
  • Hopyard Alehouse and Grill — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Museum on Main · Museum
  • Studio 7 · Art gallery
  • Alameda County Fairgrounds · Attraction
  • Harrington Gallery · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pleasanton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pleasanton

  • Alisal Elementary
  • Amador Valley High
  • Donlon Elementary
  • Fairlands Elementary
  • Foothill High
  • Harvest Park Middle
  • Henry P. Mohr Elementary
  • Lydiksen Elementary
  • Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
  • Thomas S. Hart Middle
  • Valley View Elementary
  • Village High
  • Vintage Hills Elementary
  • Walnut Grove Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)75,664
Rank in state#117 of 482
Land area24.14 sq mi
Density3,134/sq mi
Coordinates37.6672, -121.8812

🗺️ Map of Pleasanton