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There are a number of attractive amenities in and close to the San Ramon Marriott. There is a restaurant inside the Marriott, and there are more within walking distance or a short drive.

Hotel Restaurant

•          Bishop Grill

 See the Marriott’s Dining page for details.

Nearby Restaurants:

Want a change from Hotel fare? See the Marriott’s Dining page for some suggestions. Several of these locations are an easy walk from the Marriott, while others are a short drive.

Following is a (very) partial list of eating places near the San Ramon Marriott: 

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The Shops At Bishop Ranch
Walking Distance, next to Marriott,
with Target, Whole Foods

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City Center Bishop Ranch
Also Walking Distance
2 Levels + Parking Garage, Movie Theater

A Short Drive
Just a sample of the many others nearby

Clementine’s
18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Large menu with a New Orleans theme
    http://clementinesca.com/

Hop Yard American Alehouse & Grill
470 Market Place
Good food and good beer
http://www.hopyard.com/

Local Activities:
We know you’re here for Pacificon℠, but after the conference is over, there are other things to do. See the Marriott’s LocalArea Page for some ideas.

Surroundings include the beautiful nearby 3,900 foot high Mount Diablo mountain and State Park, where you can see the entire Bay Area and much of Northern California; nearby Livermore Valley wineries; Stoneridge Mall in nearby Pleasanton; Blackhawk Plaza shopping & dining in nearby Danville; Walnut Creek shopping & dining; the Chabot Space & Science Center in the Oakland hills; the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Discovery Center; the beautiful campus of the University of California in Berkeley and its Lawrence Hall of Science; San Francisco (need we say more?); the famous Napa Valley wineries and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Unfortunately, We Gotta Say It:
Please understand that the information on this page is just that, information only, and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement of any of the businesses. Also, the locations provided do not include all nearby restaurants or activities; and in fact, some may have closed and others opened since we prepared this page. If you find an error or have a favorite we don't show, please let us know.

Note: Many, many thanks to Mark Curley, N6MIN, for providing innumerable updates to this page.