Guidebook for Richmond
Food Scene
Catahoula Coffee Co
12472 San Pablo AveTaqueria La Estrella
323-325 23rd StIf 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 AveIf 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.
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Standard Fare
2701 Eighth StTheir 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.
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Bartavelle Coffee & Wine Bar
1621 San Pablo AveAvocado 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.
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Ferry Building Marketplace Carpark
301 Embarcadero North StreetI 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.
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Champa Garden
2102 8th AveBest 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.
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The Marshall Store
19225 CA-1Pricey 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.
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Alvarado Park
5755 McBryde AveAlvarado Park connects to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. A mile of uphill hiking will get you panoramic views of the entire Bay Area.
Burg Park
2910 Clinton AveGreat playground for kids!
Solano Playlot
Solano AvenueBay 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.
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Tilden Regional Park
2501 Grizzly Peak BlvdDon’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
El Cerrito del Norte Station
6400 Cutting BlvdRichmond station
1700 Nevin AveArts & Culture
I-Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park
1414 Harbour Way SEntry 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.
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Hotel Mac Restaurant
50 Washington AveThe 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.
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Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo AveCozy 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.
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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz AveThis 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.
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Filbert Steps (entrance from Sansome Street)
202 Filbert StThis 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.
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Fort Baker
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.