Pleasanton is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the Amador Valley. The city was chosen as the filming site for the movie "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm," and many others due to it's picturesque and charming qualities. A family town with about 65,000 residents, combined with easy access to larger areas; Pleasanton offers an exceptionally high quality of life for it's residents.

This is a city with a plan. The city has implemented the necessary infrastructure for a variety of businesses. Public and private contributions have allowed the city to build the foundation for fiber optic cable, utilities, transportation and more. Pleasanton has become known as "the City of Planned Progress," as it has worked hard to promote positive growth and progress, while preserving it's historical charm.

Centrally located by both I-680 and I-580 in the Bay Area; Pleasanton's convenient location allows local businesses easy access to the greater markets of both Oakland and San Jose. More than 3,000 businesses are located in Pleasanton, making the city a chief job center in the area. This is a community of highly-skilled and educated citizens, creating a solid foundation of professional individuals. Pleasanton residents include some of the most talented scientists and engineers in the country.

There are a variety of different housing options available in Pleasanton; executive housing, residential homes, condominiums and apartments. The city's residential community is relatively high-end; the average detached single family home costing $614,000.

Pleasanton is a beautiful city with strong cultural heritage. Approximately 4,000 years ago, this area was settled by the Ohlone Indians, whose relics have been found all around the city. Their descendants now view this area as sacred, and to be cherished and protected.

Recreational possibilities are endless. With an average daily temperature of seventy-three degrees, outdoor activities are popular. Cultural, team, and recreational activities are available at the city's sports park, one of the largest active parks in Northern California. There is also a public swimming complex boasting 3 swimming pools, opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming, horseback riding, and many open parks for walking or bicycling.

There are restaurants and shops to enjoy in the historic downtown area. Gourmet specialty cuisine, boutiques, antique stores, and gift shops located in the heart of the city make a stroll in downtown Pleasanton a treat. There are many other plazas and shopping centers located throughout the city, also.

The Pleasanton public schools are known for their excellence. They are highly ranked academically, and also for their wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The Pleasanton Unified School District was labeled as a "Gold Medal" district by Expansion Management Magazine. Several schools in the district also earned the label of "California Distinguished Schools" by the state. There are also private schools available in the Pleasanton area.

Pleasanton is a family town at heart, with an exceptional reputation, and very strong economic base. The city recently received the California League of Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in Financial Management. The city's educated, skilled and caring community continually strives to offer the highest quality of life for the residents of Pleasanton.

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