Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Sa-Wooei
10621 San Pablo AveFresh and tasty Thai food, just around the corner. Modest exterior.
They have a nice variety of food counters: salad bar, deli, prepared hot foods, roast chicken, coffee, ice cream, soups. Also sells local beers and wines and flowers. Not cheap, but good.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cerrito Natural Grocery - Prepared Food Annex
10387 San Pablo AveThey have a nice variety of food counters: salad bar, deli, prepared hot foods, roast chicken, coffee, ice cream, soups. Also sells local beers and wines and flowers. Not cheap, but good.
Parks & Nature
One of the largest off-leash dog parks in California, with a cafe and beautiful bay views. Good for strolling the trails with or without canine companions.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
2701 Isabel StOne of the largest off-leash dog parks in California, with a cafe and beautiful bay views. Good for strolling the trails with or without canine companions.
There is a small sand beach here, great views, pleasant trails. Interesting found-objects sculptures. At low tide, the sure-footed can walk all the way around the lagoon It's multi-use, so expect a diverse crowd of hikers, runners, bikers, and dog walkers.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Albany Bulb
1 Buchanan StThere is a small sand beach here, great views, pleasant trails. Interesting found-objects sculptures. At low tide, the sure-footed can walk all the way around the lagoon It's multi-use, so expect a diverse crowd of hikers, runners, bikers, and dog walkers.
Entertainment & Activities
Nice neighborhood theatre, serves dinner, beer, and wine.
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo AveNice neighborhood theatre, serves dinner, beer, and wine.
Contra Costa Civic Theatre
951 Pomona AveExcellent local live theater.
Nice outdoor public pool half a mile away. There is a lap pool for adults and a recreation one for kids. Also a splash park.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cerrito Swim Center
7007 Moeser LnNice outdoor public pool half a mile away. There is a lap pool for adults and a recreation one for kids. Also a splash park.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful local library. Great staff, and programs for all ages.
El Cerrito Library - Contra Costa County Library
6510 Stockton AveWonderful local library. Great staff, and programs for all ages.
Getting Around
BART can take you around the East Bay and to San Francisco. Shortest route (.9 miles) to the station is along the Ohlone Greenway. The Ohlone Greenway has both walking and biking paths.
El Cerrito also has LImeBike public bikes. With the app you can likely locate an available bike within a few blocks that your can ride anywhere (no designated parking spots) and leave for the next person. First ride is free.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
BART can take you around the East Bay and to San Francisco. Shortest route (.9 miles) to the station is along the Ohlone Greenway. The Ohlone Greenway has both walking and biking paths.
El Cerrito also has LImeBike public bikes. With the app you can likely locate an available bike within a few blocks that your can ride anywhere (no designated parking spots) and leave for the next person. First ride is free.
Shopping
Wonderful produce market selling a large variety of fresh local and exotic produce. Check out the mushroom aisle!
213 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Monterey Market
1550 Hopkins StWonderful produce market selling a large variety of fresh local and exotic produce. Check out the mushroom aisle!