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Diablo

California, United States · North America

About Diablo

Diablo is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Danville, 55km from Muir Woods National Monument.

Diablo is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,158, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Diablo sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Diablo to your route.

About Diablo

Diablo (Spanish for "Devil") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 1,255 at the 2020 census. It is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east-northeast of Danville.

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Diablo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Diablo located?

Diablo is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.8349 latitude, -121.9580 longitude.

What is the population of Diablo?

Diablo has a population of approximately 1,158 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,158
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.8349, -121.9580

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Worth the detour from Diablo

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Blackhawk Museum

Classic and rare automobiles displayed as art in an elegant gallery setting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

2 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

41 km · about 45 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

45 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

46 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Muir Woods National Monument

An ancient old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, offering peaceful trails beneath towering thousand-year-old trees.

55 km · about 65 min drive

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Diablo

  • 46 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.
  • 57 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Diablo.

Danville

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 44,400

Blackhawk

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 9,354

San Ramon

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 76,134

Alamo

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 14,570

Saranap

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 5,202

Clayton

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 11,867

Walnut Creek

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 68,910

Acalanes Ridge

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 1,137

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