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Brentwood is an affluent, suburban city in eastern Contra Costa County, California with a popular downtown for visitors coming from the Sacramento Valley to the county. It serves as one of the eastern gateways to the East Bay, along with Livermore. Many in the city are commuters.
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Homemade ice cream and one dollar scoops of hefty portions of ice cream.
Known locally as one of the best places to get a great sandwich, local to Northern California with over a dozen franchises so far.
Family owned local American style diner, known locally as having some of the best burgers.
Known around the area for the best hot dogs and Gyros around. They offer a very large portion of chili cheese fries. A local favorite where you can actually get an authentic gyro.
Good food and great sports atmosphere has a fully stocked bar, turns into a nightclub usually after 10PM
Has live music and dancing and offers samplings of various wines, cheeses and salami.
Southeast of Brentwood.
Southeast of Brentwood.
Huge shopping mall to spend the day shopping or eating.
Highway 4 passes through the western and southern edges of Brentwood. Follow signs to get to downtown Brentwood.
Read in the guideTaxi service is available, but on a much reduced scale as compared to major cities and you won't be able to hail a cab; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up.
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