Guidebook for Richmond

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Guidebook for Richmond

Food Scene

39 locals recommend
Catahoula Coffee Co
12472 San Pablo Ave
39 locals recommend
Taqueria La Estrella
323-325 23rd St
If you are not familiar with Guatemalan and Salvadoran baked goods, don't be intimidated by the lack of menu on the display case, you can't go wrong with the conchas and pineapple upside down cake.
Angie's Bakery
12889 San Pablo Ave
If you are not familiar with Guatemalan and Salvadoran baked goods, don't be intimidated by the lack of menu on the display case, you can't go wrong with the conchas and pineapple upside down cake.
Their gourmet sandwiches are my favorite, especially if you like pickled vegetables. There is also always a great vegetarian selection.
23 locals recommend
Standard Fare
2701 Eighth St
23 locals recommend
Their gourmet sandwiches are my favorite, especially if you like pickled vegetables. There is also always a great vegetarian selection.
Avocado toast, afternoon latte and glass of wine, in that order.
48 locals recommend
Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo Ave
48 locals recommend
Avocado toast, afternoon latte and glass of wine, in that order.
I recommend going during the Saturday Farmer's Market (before 9 am) which surrounds the building. Go inside to browse the fancy wares.
18 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace Carpark
301 Embarcadero North Street
18 locals recommend
I recommend going during the Saturday Farmer's Market (before 9 am) which surrounds the building. Go inside to browse the fancy wares.
Best restaurant for Laotian food. Don't be afraid to be assertive and put your name on the wait list yourself.
70 locals recommend
Champa Garden
2102 8th Ave
70 locals recommend
Best restaurant for Laotian food. Don't be afraid to be assertive and put your name on the wait list yourself.
Pricey but worth the day trip to see some of the North Bay. Stop by Pt. Reyes Station and the lighthouse if you have time.
67 locals recommend
The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1
67 locals recommend
Pricey but worth the day trip to see some of the North Bay. Stop by Pt. Reyes Station and the lighthouse if you have time.

Parks & Nature

Alvarado Park connects to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. A mile of uphill hiking will get you panoramic views of the entire Bay Area.
11 locals recommend
Alvarado Park
5755 McBryde Ave
11 locals recommend
Alvarado Park connects to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. A mile of uphill hiking will get you panoramic views of the entire Bay Area.
Great playground for kids!
Burg Park
2910 Clinton Ave
Great playground for kids!
Solano Playlot
Solano Avenue
Flat, paved, carless trail right by the water.
Bay Trail
Flat, paved, carless trail right by the water.
Don’t miss the miniature steam trains - fun for kids and adults alike. In addition to all the great hiking trials there is also a carousel, Lake Anza that you can swim in, and a botanic garden.
495 locals recommend
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak Blvd
495 locals recommend
Don’t miss the miniature steam trains - fun for kids and adults alike. In addition to all the great hiking trials there is also a carousel, Lake Anza that you can swim in, and a botanic garden.

Getting Around

69 locals recommend
El Cerrito del Norte Station
6400 Cutting Blvd
69 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Richmond station
1700 Nevin Ave
29 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Entry is free
65 locals recommend
Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
1414 Harbour Way S
65 locals recommend
Entry is free

Drinks & Nightlife

The food is a little old school but the atmosphere is great. Fun place to experience a bit of Richmond history.
17 locals recommend
Hotel Mac Restaurant
50 Washington Ave
17 locals recommend
The food is a little old school but the atmosphere is great. Fun place to experience a bit of Richmond history.
Cozy dive bar with friendly clientele and bartenders. Drinks are inexpensive and there's usually a taco truck that serves great food parked in the parking lot.
45 locals recommend
Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo Ave
45 locals recommend
Cozy dive bar with friendly clientele and bartenders. Drinks are inexpensive and there's usually a taco truck that serves great food parked in the parking lot.

Shopping

This is an iconic grocery store that is a great introduction to the Bay Area's diverse food culture. It is often busy but worth the trip to see all the various produce.
371 locals recommend
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave
371 locals recommend
This is an iconic grocery store that is a great introduction to the Bay Area's diverse food culture. It is often busy but worth the trip to see all the various produce.

Sightseeing

This is the best (possibly most tiring) way to get to Coit Tower. The steps take you through backyards and after a lot of vertical climbing you arrive at the top with panoramic views of the City. If you’re lucky you will spot some of the parrots that have made the steps their home.
13 locals recommend
Filbert Steps (entrance from Sansome Street)
202 Filbert St
13 locals recommend
This is the best (possibly most tiring) way to get to Coit Tower. The steps take you through backyards and after a lot of vertical climbing you arrive at the top with panoramic views of the City. If you’re lucky you will spot some of the parrots that have made the steps their home.
Lots to do and see here. Great views of San Francisco and access to the Bay Area Children’s Museum. Sausalito can get very crowded but it’s a very cute part of Marin worth visiting. Gateway to Mt. Tam and other Marin County beauties.
19 locals recommend
Fort Baker
19 locals recommend
Lots to do and see here. Great views of San Francisco and access to the Bay Area Children’s Museum. Sausalito can get very crowded but it’s a very cute part of Marin worth visiting. Gateway to Mt. Tam and other Marin County beauties.