Livermore was founded in 1869 and is known as California’s oldest wine region with award-winning wineries. Acting as a gateway into the Central Valley, Livermore enjoys a coastal climate while enhancing a more relaxed, less congested lifestyle. Home to nationally recognized science and technology centers, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory, Livermore is a frontrunner in technological advancement and education. The arts, culture, and heritage are integrated in the community seamlessly. With new civic arts centers and theatres, Livermore has provided areas to hold festivals and performances to the enjoyment of all.