Lafayette Reservoir is a popular nearby destination with a paved loop, picnic areas, and trail access suitable for day trips from town. Old Borges Ranch offers historic structures, gentle trails, and open grasslands reachable by car, making it a pleasant short drive from Lafayette. Mount Diablo and its park roads give panoramic views and a range of pullouts and staging areas for larger vehicles, rewarding drivers who climb the hill for sweeping scenery. Highway 24 serves as the main corridor for these outings; expect a scenic, winding ascent with variable grades and tunnel passages, so use lower gears on descents and verify clearance for big rigs.