Livermore is an attractive, comfortable base for multi‑week assignments — a lively wine‑country city with a walkable downtown of restaurants, tasting rooms, farmers’ markets, easy hiking and parks, reliable healthcare and plenty of short‑term rental options that make extended stays pleasant.
Major urban amenities are an easy drive or BART ride away: Oakland (~35 miles) and San Francisco (~45 miles) offer museums, nightlife and airports for weekend escapes.