Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park tells the real story of the shoreline. The ferry to San Francisco leaves from this waterfront, which changes the commute math for anyone near the marina. Point Richmond’s little downtown is the charming set piece. Hilltop, the Iron Triangle, and the southern neighborhoods are different conversations about daily life.
People who only know the freeway are missing the shore. People who only know Point Richmond are missing how large and varied the city is. Come for a specific neighborhood, not a slogan.
Known for
- Point Richmond
- Rosie the Riveter park
- The ferry
- The Richmond marina
Getting around
Richmond BART also connects to Amtrak. The ferry serves San Francisco. The Richmond–San Rafael Bridge is the car route north, not the route to downtown San Francisco.
Around Richmond
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Golden Gate Bridge
The orange bridge is not in the East Bay. It is still part of an East Bay weekend: a ferry, a north crossing, or a long golden walk if you plan it.
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Point Richmond
A village downtown on a point, with the ferry and the hills close by.
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Richmond Marina
Boats, a bay trail, and the ferry’s neighborhood.
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
A point of pier, meadow, and bay that feels farther away than it is.
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West Contra Costa
San Pablo
A compact city between Richmond and the hills.
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El Cerrito
Two BART stations and a hill that looks back at the bay.
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North Richmond
An unincorporated community with a long organizing history.
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Pinole
Old Town, a ridge of houses, and a view toward the bay.
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