Alamo is the second oldest township in Contra Costa County. Residents of this unincorporated area exercise local control through their Alamo Improvement Association and are dedicated to maintaining the community's small town ambiance and tranquility.

It features a variety of custom homes, ranches, and contemporary villas situated on large, often hilly lots. The views from homes in Alamo are among some of the most spectacular in the Bay Area, with hilly green views reminiscent of an Italian landscape. The Roundhill subdivision offers a private 18-hole golf course as well as meeting facilities and tennis courts. Several small in-fill subdivisions can be found as large parcels of land are purchased and subdivided by local developers.

Alamo residents often visit adjacent towns to attend higher level colleges such as The University of California Berkeley. This residential city also offers its residents lots of recreation and amusement for everyone to enjoy. Like many places in the area, Alamo retains the rural or semi-rural feel it's always had and much of the leisure comes from the town's natural beauty. Alamo is located near Mt. Diablo, which is a great mountain for climbing, hiking or just enjoying the view. Also taking advantage of the land are large parks which provide Alamo residents with gazebos, tennis courts and golf courses.

Alamo remains one of the most sought after addresses in the Bay Area, and the residents of this charming community are fiercely protective of its small town charms and rural setting.