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Rodeo California Map

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City	Rodeo
State	California (CA)
County	Contra Costa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.036605
Longitude	-122.253956
Population	9,653
Density	991.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	94572, 94525
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	John Swett Unified School District

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About Rodeo, California

Rodeo is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,653. The population density is 991.0 people per km². Rodeo is located at 38.0366°N, 122.2540°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP codes: 94572, 94525.

Rodeo occupies a singular position where the steady pulse of the Pacific Ocean meets the land, grounding the spirit in a landscape defined by the persistent flow of Rodeo Creek. It lies 1.6 miles northeast of Hercules, CA (from Hercules, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south of Vallejo. The air here often carries a brine-heavy mist that softens the edges of the horizon, while the distant, hazy outlines of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged backdrop to the daily movement of the tides. To the east, the terrain rises toward the quiet stillness of Refugio Valley, and the presence of Maloney Reservoir three miles away offers a subtle shift in the moisture of the local climate. Sunlight frequently catches the water of the Pacific Ocean, casting a pale, reflective glow over the reeds and mudflats that have long defined the shoreline. This is a place where the earth feels thin and responsive, shifting under the weight of the sky as evening light turns the grasses into a muted, burnished copper.

Rodeo emerged from a landscape shaped by the necessity of industry, growing alongside the infrastructure that linked the coast to the wider world. The local economy has long been anchored by the refinery, a sprawling industrial presence that dictates the rhythm of employment and defines the skyline with its intricate geometry of steel and shadow. Historically, the labor of the people here turned the gears of commerce, creating a working-class identity that remains etched into the character of the streets. While the heavy industry provides a structural backbone, the quiet resilience of those who dwell in Rodeo persists, a steady hum against the backdrop of changing times. Prosperity here has never been a matter of mere fortune, but rather a reflection of the persistence required to maintain a life in such a specialized and demanding environment.

Cultural life in Rodeo finds its expression in the simple, communal gatherings that define the weekend or the turning of the seasons. Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex serves as a focal point for this social energy, named in honor of the legendary baseball player Vernon "Lefty" Gomez, whose Hall of Fame career remains a point of local pride. The atmosphere of the neighborhood is characterized by a deliberate, unpretentious pace, where the proximity to Mare Island across the water reminds residents of the complex maritime history of the region. Events held at the Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex often bring a sense of continuity to the generations who have grown up watching the fog drift over the nearby hills. In the quiet moments of an afternoon, one can recognize the enduring spirit of Rodeo, a place that holds its own history with a quiet, unwavering dignity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Pablo Bay Regional Shoreline (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 302° NW
Lefty Gomez Ballfield Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 248° W
Davis Point (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 342° N
Crockett Hills Regional Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 091° E
Woodfield Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 177° S
1958 Carquinez Bridge (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 044° NE
2003 Alfred Zampa Memorial Suspension Bridge (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 041° NE
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 357° N
Mare Island Preserve Bunker 2;A204 (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 356° N
Mare Island Preserve Bunker 1;A205 (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 355° N
The Spirit Ship (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 359° N
Southern Pacific Ferry Terminal (Historic Ruins) — 3.0 mi, 067° NE
Benicia State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 052° NE
The Burlington Hotel (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 080° E
Port Costa Warehouse (Monument) — 3.9 mi, 080° E
Pillar of the Future (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 347° N
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 358° N
Mullen Theater (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 007° N
Mare Island Art Glass (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 348° N
Benicia Plein Air Gallery (Gallery) — 5.1 mi, 082° E
Happy Life Pottery (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 080° E
Benicia Capitol (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 080° E
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.4 mi, 331° NW · 43k acres
Black Powder Press (Historic Ruins) — 5.7 mi, 247° SW
Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.1 mi, 344° N
Main Street Arts Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 102° E
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.2 mi, 076° E
San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 11.2 mi, 256° W
Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.7 mi, 249° W · 598 acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 16.9 mi, 212° SW · 113k acres

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