'Hidden Gem in the valley' Neighborhood Guidebook
Park & Nature
Tilden Park is a place you may wan to visit. Great place for a nature hike, picnic, cycling & etc. A good experience to ride the redwood valley steam train and many more to explore at the park. Enjoy the spectacular views and bay views.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdTilden Park is a place you may wan to visit. Great place for a nature hike, picnic, cycling & etc. A good experience to ride the redwood valley steam train and many more to explore at the park. Enjoy the spectacular views and bay views.
Connect with the nature and overlooking the surrounding valleys and San Pablo Dam Reservoir. Great for hiking, picnic, sports, bird watching & etc.
27 locals recommend
Kennedy Grove Regional Recreation Area
6531 San Pablo Dam RdConnect with the nature and overlooking the surrounding valleys and San Pablo Dam Reservoir. Great for hiking, picnic, sports, bird watching & etc.
Spend your weekend or holidays at the San Pablo Reservoir. You can rent a boat or kayaks watching the beautiful lake, BBQ and even fishing here.
19 locals recommend
San Pablo Reservoir
7301 San Pablo Dam RdSpend your weekend or holidays at the San Pablo Reservoir. You can rent a boat or kayaks watching the beautiful lake, BBQ and even fishing here.
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline features over 100 species of bird due to a myriad of habitats within its 2,315 acres. You can hike, ride a bicycle, horse riding & fishing. One trail leads to the pier, which gives you a spectacular bay view. A scenic place to visit.
7 locals recommend
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline features over 100 species of bird due to a myriad of habitats within its 2,315 acres. You can hike, ride a bicycle, horse riding & fishing. One trail leads to the pier, which gives you a spectacular bay view. A scenic place to visit.
Lucretia Edwards was famous in the Richmond area for being a famous conservationist and the Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park was opened in her honor. The park spans two acres along the coast and is known for its manicured lawns and grassy knolls, as well as its picnic area and playgrounds. The park also features local artwork in honor of the Bay Area Shipyards which contributed greatly to the war effort during the Second World War.
Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park
Lucretia Edwards was famous in the Richmond area for being a famous conservationist and the Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park was opened in her honor. The park spans two acres along the coast and is known for its manicured lawns and grassy knolls, as well as its picnic area and playgrounds. The park also features local artwork in honor of the Bay Area Shipyards which contributed greatly to the war effort during the Second World War.
Miller Knox Regional Park is steeped in local history as it is named after two famous Richmond figures and state politicians. The park borders the waterfront so you will have stunning views over the Bay Area here. Miller Knox Regional Park spans 307 acres of prime promenade, so with that in mind popular activities here make the most of the park’s location on the water and you can try your hand at fishing, swimming, or even boating. If you prefer to stay on dry land then you can enjoy the many trails that loop around the area.
18 locals recommend
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
900 Dornan DrMiller Knox Regional Park is steeped in local history as it is named after two famous Richmond figures and state politicians. The park borders the waterfront so you will have stunning views over the Bay Area here. Miller Knox Regional Park spans 307 acres of prime promenade, so with that in mind popular activities here make the most of the park’s location on the water and you can try your hand at fishing, swimming, or even boating. If you prefer to stay on dry land then you can enjoy the many trails that loop around the area.
Essentials
Great shop for organics. Friendly staffs & services. I love to shop here for many varieties of good healthy food. So many items to chose from fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, wine, seafood & etc.
29 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2742 Pinole Valley RdGreat shop for organics. Friendly staffs & services. I love to shop here for many varieties of good healthy food. So many items to chose from fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, wine, seafood & etc.
A small Japanese grocery that you can find in our close by neighborhood. Great place to pickup Japanese seafood, meats, alcohol, plus prepared bento meals & etc.
Yaoya-San
10566 San Pablo AveA small Japanese grocery that you can find in our close by neighborhood. Great place to pickup Japanese seafood, meats, alcohol, plus prepared bento meals & etc.
A convenient grocery stores located at El Sobrante where you can find most of your essentials at one stop shop. There have best sandwiches, fresh food & coffee to go. Great varieties of bakery & wide variety of selections. Great services.
27 locals recommend
Raley's
3360 San Pablo Dam RdA convenient grocery stores located at El Sobrante where you can find most of your essentials at one stop shop. There have best sandwiches, fresh food & coffee to go. Great varieties of bakery & wide variety of selections. Great services.
Warehouse-like, discount supermarket chain offering meat, produce & groceries. Affordable price for a wide variety of food & selections.
14 locals recommend
FoodMaxx
1370 Fitzgerald DrWarehouse-like, discount supermarket chain offering meat, produce & groceries. Affordable price for a wide variety of food & selections.
CVS Pharmacy
1617 Canyon DrA drugstore chain with health & beauty aids, prescriptions plus mini-mart basics.
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items, including own-brand goods. There are great selection of drink and food. The service here is very good. A great shopping experience.
Sprouts
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items, including own-brand goods. There are great selection of drink and food. The service here is very good. A great shopping experience.
Japanese seafood specialist, also offering a full selection of produce, prepared foods & dry goods.
29 locals recommend
Tokyo Fish Market
1220 San Pablo AveJapanese seafood specialist, also offering a full selection of produce, prepared foods & dry goods.
Transportation
Great transfer point to the San Francisco city or other parts of the bay area via other bay area buses.
69 locals recommend
El Cerrito del Norte Station
6400 Cutting BlvdGreat transfer point to the San Francisco city or other parts of the bay area via other bay area buses.
Get out of traffic and ride the ferry to San Francisco. Enjoy the bay views.
16 locals recommend
Richmond Ferry Terminal
1453 Harbour Way SGet out of traffic and ride the ferry to San Francisco. Enjoy the bay views.
El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
Transportation service in El Cerrito, CA.
Sightseeing
Learn about the Rosie's and also the Japanese Interment camps during WWII. Beautiful bay-side, the museum and park. To experience our engaging exhibits, park films, and the powerful stories of the WWII Home Front.
65 locals recommend
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
1414 Harbour Way S Learn about the Rosie's and also the Japanese Interment camps during WWII. Beautiful bay-side, the museum and park. To experience our engaging exhibits, park films, and the powerful stories of the WWII Home Front.
Explore this 1.9-mile loop trail near Richmond, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running. Offering stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Bring a picnic lunch for after your hike or check out the train museum across the street.
Shipyard 3 Trail & Ferry Point Loop Trail
Explore this 1.9-mile loop trail near Richmond, California. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running. Offering stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Bring a picnic lunch for after your hike or check out the train museum across the street.