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Make the Most of Your San Pablo Stay

A gateway to California's rancho past

San Pablo traces its roots to one of the East Bay's oldest Spanish land grants, the 1823 Rancho San Pablo, with that heritage visible today at the Alvarado Adobe Museum—a faithful reproduction of Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado's 1842 home. The adjacent Blume House, a preserved 1905 farmhouse, tells the story of the area's agricultural transition. This compact enclave city, nearly surrounded by Richmond, developed primarily during the World War II shipyard boom, resulting in neighborhoods of mid-century bungalows and ranchers that give the area its unpretentious, working-class character.

Dining and entertainment options

The San Pablo Lytton Casino anchors the city's social scene, operating around the clock with over 1,500 gaming machines, card tables, and The Broiler restaurant for steakhouse fare. The dining landscape reflects the city's diverse population, particularly along San Pablo Dam Road where you'll find authentic Mexican and Thai restaurants that locals favor over more tourist-oriented options elsewhere in the Bay Area. The atmosphere remains decidedly low-key throughout.

Regional access and outdoor escapes

San Pablo's location provides straightforward access to the broader Bay Area—San Francisco sits 30 minutes west via Interstate 80, while Napa Valley lies an hour north. The nearby San Pablo Reservoir offers fishing, boating, and shoreline trails. AC Transit buses connect to BART stations in Richmond and El Cerrito, facilitating travel to Oakland International Airport or downtown San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Pablo

Can I book hotels in San Pablo with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you can use your Delta miles for your hotel reservation in San Pablo, or you can opt for a miles-plus-cash combination to provide more booking options. Simply log in to your SkyMiles® account, where you will also discover Member-only offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my San Pablo hotel on Delta Stays?

SkyMiles Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays, get access to Member offers at select properties, and can pay with miles, cash, or a combination of both. To ensure you earn miles when paying fully with cash, simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Cancellation policies vary by property. Be sure to check the cancellation policy listed under the hotel’s details before booking. You will notice that refundable options are available for some rates, while others may be non-refundable. Changes and cancellations to your booking may result in a different amount of miles earned and awarded to your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

As a Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Cardholder, you enjoy the advantage of earning additional miles alongside numerous valuable benefits, including an annual statement credit of up to $200 applicable toward prepaid accommodations booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. To explore all the benefits available with your card, please visit the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page for complete details.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

Occasionally, Delta Stays may offer SkyMiles Members an opportunity to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on hotels and vacation rentals booked through Delta Stays. We recommend accessing the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to view current MQDs promotions and examine their terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

No, Delta Stays is available to everyone for hotel bookings. However, by becoming a SkyMiles Member, you will unlock the ability to earn miles and access Member-only prices and offers. Members can earn 2 miles per $1 spent (excluding taxes and other fees) on Delta Cars and Stays, and it is free to join. Visit the delta.com to join today.

Can I book a vacation rental through Delta Stays?

Yes, beyond traditional hotels, Delta Stays provides an extensive collection of vacation rentals for your travel needs. You can explore a variety of homes, condos, and distinctive accommodations powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit San Pablo?

To experience San Pablo during great weather, consider a visit in September when the temperature averages 78°F and the skies are mostly sunny with minimal fog. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during December when temperatures reach a cooler 54°F with fewer crowds and significantly lower rates.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar