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Dublin

California, United States · North America

About Dublin

Dublin is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Pleasanton, 49km from Golden Gate Bridge.

Dublin is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 57,721, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Dublin 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 Dublin to your route.

About Dublin

Dublin is a suburban city of the East Bay in California, United States. It is located within the Amador Valley of Alameda County's Tri-Valley region. It is located along the north side of Interstate 580 at the intersection with Interstate 680, roughly 35 miles (56 km) east of downtown San Francisco, 23 miles (37 km)

Read more east of downtown Oakland, and 31 miles (50 km) north of downtown San Jose. The name "Dublin" is in reference to the city of Dublin, Ireland, because of the large number of Irish who lived in the area. The post office formally adopted the name in the 1890s. The area was first called Alamilla Springs, named after a spring located near the modern intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road. Another explanation suggests that the name may have developed from local references at the crossroads, either to a pair of inns known as the “Double Inns,” or to wagon drivers who would “double” their teams of horses before climbing a nearby hill. Its population was 72,589 as of the 2020 census, which had grown from 46,063 in 2010. In 2013, Dublin was the second fastest-growing city in the state of California, behind only Santa Clarita. In 2019, census data showed Dublin as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

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Where is Dublin located?

Dublin is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.7022 latitude, -121.9358 longitude.

What is the population of Dublin?

Dublin has a population of approximately 57,721 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
57,721
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.7022, -121.9358

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Worth the detour from Dublin

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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

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

42 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

tunnel

Tom 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Dublin

  • 49 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.
  • 53 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 Dublin.

Pleasanton

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 79,510

San Ramon

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 76,134

Fairview

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 10,003

Castro Valley

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 61,388

Hayward

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 158,289

Blackhawk

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 9,354

Union City

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 74,494

Danville

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 44,400

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