Danville is a picturesque, upscale East Bay town with a charming, walkable downtown, good restaurants, farmers markets, parks and miles of hiking/biking trails—ideal for multi‑week assignments if you want a comfortable, attractive base that still feels lively.
Bigger hubs close by include Walnut Creek (about 10–15 minutes) for major shopping, nightlife and regional transit, and San Francisco (~30–45 minutes) for museums, theater and big‑city weekend escapes.