Guide to Point Richmond
Sightseeing
This is a park that is about a 10-15 minute walk from our place. It is gorgeous with views of the city and multiple bridge views including the Bay Bridge and San Rafael Bridge. It also has a sand beach if you want to try to swim.
18 locals recommend
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
900 Dornan DrThis is a park that is about a 10-15 minute walk from our place. It is gorgeous with views of the city and multiple bridge views including the Bay Bridge and San Rafael Bridge. It also has a sand beach if you want to try to swim.
This is the location of what the folks in the neighborhood call the Secret Beach. At the end of Western Dr., there is a staircase that goes down to this beach, between 2 houses. It is about 200-300 feet of shoreline and is a bit rocky. While not the best beach to swim due to rockiness, it is a great place to take pets to cool off. It also has a view of the city that is spectacular.
Western Drive & Cliffside Court
This is the location of what the folks in the neighborhood call the Secret Beach. At the end of Western Dr., there is a staircase that goes down to this beach, between 2 houses. It is about 200-300 feet of shoreline and is a bit rocky. While not the best beach to swim due to rockiness, it is a great place to take pets to cool off. It also has a view of the city that is spectacular.
This is the best view in all of the neighborhood, especially at sunrise or sunset. You can view all 3 bridges from here, Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and San Rafael Bridge as long as the visibility is clear. We actually think this is one of the best views in all of East Bay/San Francisco. Frequently, you will find wild turkeys roaming this area as well. If you were going to go to one place in the neighborhood, this would be my recommendation.
High Street & Pacific Avenue
This is the best view in all of the neighborhood, especially at sunrise or sunset. You can view all 3 bridges from here, Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and San Rafael Bridge as long as the visibility is clear. We actually think this is one of the best views in all of East Bay/San Francisco. Frequently, you will find wild turkeys roaming this area as well. If you were going to go to one place in the neighborhood, this would be my recommendation.
Food scene
We think this is the best pizza in Richmond. A bit pricey but worth it. They don’t really have dine in, so order to go or for delivery.
RICHMOND PIZZA HOUSE
12343 San Pablo AvenueWe think this is the best pizza in Richmond. A bit pricey but worth it. They don’t really have dine in, so order to go or for delivery.
If you love Chicago deep dish, this is the place to go. Some say it is as good or better than Giordani’s or Lou Malnati’s in CHI. They have sit down but call to check in as they get busy.
247 locals recommend
Zachary's Chicago Pizza
5801 College AveIf you love Chicago deep dish, this is the place to go. Some say it is as good or better than Giordani’s or Lou Malnati’s in CHI. They have sit down but call to check in as they get busy.
Best chain burgers on the west coast. Do yourself a favor and research the In N Out secret menu on Google. I get my burgers “Animal Style”. Neopitan shakes are solid too.
12 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
1417 Fitzgerald DriveBest chain burgers on the west coast. Do yourself a favor and research the In N Out secret menu on Google. I get my burgers “Animal Style”. Neopitan shakes are solid too.
Good bar and American food eatery walking distance from the house. Typically have ample indoor and outdoor seating.
26 locals recommend
Up & Under Pub and Grill
2 W Richmond Ave.Good bar and American food eatery walking distance from the house. Typically have ample indoor and outdoor seating.
We think this is the best Mexican shop in Richmond. They really only have carryout so take to go or order via food delivery service.
8 locals recommend
Tacos El Tucan
12505 San Pablo AveWe think this is the best Mexican shop in Richmond. They really only have carryout so take to go or order via food delivery service.
Mostly American fare, reasonable prices and owned by our neighbor across the street in the blue/grey house.
Lara's Fine Dining
1900 Esplanade DriveMostly American fare, reasonable prices and owned by our neighbor across the street in the blue/grey house.
Solid Vietnamese place, also owned by our neighbor that owns Laura’s Fine dining. Try the pho!
13 locals recommend
Anh Restaurant & Bar
1950 Esplanade DrSolid Vietnamese place, also owned by our neighbor that owns Laura’s Fine dining. Try the pho!
Solid farmers market across the bridge. In a plaza with a lot of great restaurants as well. Only open on Sundays 8A-1P. They sell fresh produce and have other food carts and trucks.
37 locals recommend
The Sunday Marin Farmers Market
3501 Civic Center DrSolid farmers market across the bridge. In a plaza with a lot of great restaurants as well. Only open on Sundays 8A-1P. They sell fresh produce and have other food carts and trucks.
Local pizza place that specialize in non traditional pizzas. I think they are a bit too pricey but pizzas are decent.
26 locals recommend
Extreme Pizza
7th StreetLocal pizza place that specialize in non traditional pizzas. I think they are a bit too pricey but pizzas are decent.
I think Raymond’s is better than Xtreme but still a bit pricey. They are beat to walk to and get a slice and beer and are next to Up and Under.
Raymond’s Pizzeria
130 Railroad AveI think Raymond’s is better than Xtreme but still a bit pricey. They are beat to walk to and get a slice and beer and are next to Up and Under.
Rainbow Donuts
2025 San Pablo AveBest donuts in east bay!
Lee's Donuts
5412 San Pablo AveClosest donut shop, and donuts are delicious.
50’s diner that has reasonable prices and decent food. They are typically best for breakfast and serve it all day.
8 locals recommend
The Original Mels Diner
1394 N Main St50’s diner that has reasonable prices and decent food. They are typically best for breakfast and serve it all day.
Cute coffee shop that has good coffee and pastries. Also good for breakfast, sandwiches, and salads. Food is a bit like a breakfast/lunch deli.
Aky's Café
201 Tewksbury AveCute coffee shop that has good coffee and pastries. Also good for breakfast, sandwiches, and salads. Food is a bit like a breakfast/lunch deli.
Great coffee and ice cream. Aky’s has more food selection, but Vietnamese coffee here is excellent.
12 locals recommend
Kaleidoscope Coffee
109 Park PlGreat coffee and ice cream. Aky’s has more food selection, but Vietnamese coffee here is excellent.
A small food court serving Mexican, seafood (great oysters!) and bbq. Dog friendly.
28 locals recommend
Assemble Restaurant
1414 Harbour Way SA small food court serving Mexican, seafood (great oysters!) and bbq. Dog friendly.
Baltic Kiss
Live music restaurant serving New Orleans food. Unique and unusual decor
A new place right on the water. If you go, let us know how you liked it! The place that was there before had live music every day.
Sailing Goat Restaurant
A new place right on the water. If you go, let us know how you liked it! The place that was there before had live music every day.
Grocery
Local neighborhood market that also doubles as a deli. Not a huge selection but have some essentials.
12 locals recommend
Point Richmond Market
160 Washington AveLocal neighborhood market that also doubles as a deli. Not a huge selection but have some essentials.
Right across from the other market this has more produce and fresh food. Not as large as grocery store but has most essentials.
8 locals recommend
Santa Fe Market
155 W Richmond Ave.Right across from the other market this has more produce and fresh food. Not as large as grocery store but has most essentials.