Downtown Lafayette

Downtown Lafayette offers a wonderful collection of locally owned boutiques, specialty shops, cafés, and restaurants along Mount Diablo Boulevard. With La Fiesta Square, Whole Foods Market, and other everyday conveniences are just minutes away.

Outdoor recreation is equally accessible. Lafayette Reservoir is a local treasure, offering scenic waterfront walking paths, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picturesque picnic spots. Explore the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling, while Briones Regional Park features rolling hills, oak woodlands and sweeping views. The Moraga Road to Reservoir Rim Trail provides another nearby option for exploring the surrounding landscape.

With highly regarded Lafayette schools, convenient access to Highway 24, and the Lafayette BART station connecting to destinations throughout the Bay Area, this location makes both daily errands and commuting easy. The Tanglewood neighborhood combines the privacy and natural beauty of hillside living with convenient access to everything Lafayette has to offer.

Top 10 Things To Do In The Area

  1. Rêve Bistro – A charming French bistro offering classic French cuisine, an intimate atmosphere, and lovely garden patio dining.

  2. Social Bird Kitchen & Bar – A lively neighborhood favorite serving creative American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious dishes in a stylish, welcoming setting.

  3. Papillon Coffee & Tea – A longtime Lafayette favorite for gourmet coffee, specialty teas, and a relaxing morning or afternoon break.

  4. La Fiesta Square – A charming downtown shopping destination featuring local boutiques, specialty shops, cafés, and restaurants.

  5. Lafayette Reservoir – A beautiful outdoor retreat offering scenic waterfront walking paths, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picturesque picnic spots.

  6. Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail – A scenic paved trail connecting Lafayette and Moraga, perfect for walking, jogging, and cycling.

  7. Briones Regional Park – Explore miles of trails winding through rolling hills, oak woodlands, and open ridgelines with sweeping East Bay views.

  8. Moraga Road to Reservoir Rim Trail – A peaceful hillside trail offering beautiful natural scenery and access to the Lafayette Reservoir trail network.

  9. Round Up Saloon – A legendary Lafayette watering hole since 1935, offering a lively, laid-back atmosphere with cold drinks, karaoke, pool tables, and plenty of local character.

  10. Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – A beloved annual community celebration featuring live music, local art, delicious food, and a festive downtown atmosphere.

Scenic lake with a floating dock, rowing course buoys, historic water tower, and tree-covered hills
Blue tiled archway reading “Fayetteville” at an outdoor shopping and dining plaza.
Pedal boats and rental boats on a calm lake beneath a clear blue sky, with a concrete dam and water tower in the background
Lakeside water tower reflected in a calm reservoir, with wooded hills and buoys under a clear blue sky
Autumn street scene with a coffee shop, striped awnings, outdoor seating, colorful ivy, and pedestrians on a brick sidewalk
People walking and cycling along a lakeside path surrounded by autumn trees and rolling hills
Zoonie's candy and gelato shop storefront with outdoor seating on a tree-lined brick-paved sidewalk
Downtown Lafayette, California, street intersection with Dewing Avenue sign, traffic lights, autumn trees, shops, cars, and cyclists.