Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Taquería Dona Maria
3550 San Pablo Dam RdAmazing burritos.
Blue Bay
13501 San Pablo AveGood delivery Thai food.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
1448-A High StBest pizza delivery in the area
Incredible oyster farm with picnic tables for BBQing
41 abantu bendawo batusa
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
15479 CA-1Incredible oyster farm with picnic tables for BBQing
The Dead Fish
20050 San Pablo AveA fun old-school style restaurant with good prime rib
The Cheeseboard Pizza
1512 Shattuck AveAmazing Pizza, must try.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StBest coffee by far.
Sushi Ran
107 Caledonia StSome of the best sushi anywhere (but, expensive)
Fish.
350 Harbor DrAmazing fish n' chips
Coach Sushi
532 Grand Aveunlimited sake
This is the quintessential California cuisine experience. Try the cafe for less expensive but still incredible food. Must reserve in advance.
337 abantu bendawo batusa
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveThis is the quintessential California cuisine experience. Try the cafe for less expensive but still incredible food. Must reserve in advance.
Ici Ice Cream
2948 College AvenueGreat ice cream
Best ice cream ever, as seen at the end of the Pixar movie "Up"
Tip: Get the cold caramel!
129 abantu bendawo batusa
Fentons Creamery
4226 Piedmont AveBest ice cream ever, as seen at the end of the Pixar movie "Up"
Tip: Get the cold caramel!
Sightseeing
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
5755 McBryde AveGreat Hiking
Iphakamisa ka-Joaquin Miller
3300 Joaquin Miller RdGreat hiking in redwoods, in Oakland!
Fourth Street
Fourth StreetFourth street has good shopping.
Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdGreat hiking
Everything Else
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
5551 Giant HwyGood views, nice hiking, serene.
San Pablo Reservoir
7301 San Pablo Dam RdKayaking, fishing, etc.
El Cerrito del Norte Station
6400 Cutting BlvdBART Station into SF
Kehoe Beach
Our favorite beach
Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
24724 Arnold DrWinery with free tastings!
Marin Headlands
Best view of SF!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2742 Pinole Valley RdLocal Trader Joe's
Raley's
3360 San Pablo Dam RdClosest grocery store
Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveBest produce in the bay area
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph AveBest greyhounds
Up & Under Pub and Grill
2 W Richmond Ave.Good local bar
Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo AveFun dive bar
Fantastic piano dive bar with karaoke and trivia.
60 abantu bendawo batusa
The Alley | Piano Bar & Restaurant
3325 Grand AveFantastic piano dive bar with karaoke and trivia.
Arts & Culture
Iyunivesithi yaseCalifornia, Berkeley
Oxford StreetGo to the top of the Campanile
I-Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak StA good and often overlooked museum
Entertainment & Activities
Solano Drive-In
1611 Solano WayDrive-in movies!