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Point Pinole in Richmond, designated as a state historic landmark, offers a variety of scenic trails leading through marshlands, eucalyptus woods, and beaches on San Pablo Bay. Along the bay trails are spectacular views of Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin
shoreline. The climate at Point Pinole is influenced by breezes and fog from the bay and offers a cool alternative to the hot inland weather. The park includes several picnic areas, a fishing pier, a group campsite, a climbing structure for children, a volleyball area, and a horseshoe pit.
The group campsite located south of the pier is a sheltered, cozy site that includes basic amenities such as water, cooking grills, storage for gear, and restrooms nearby. A shade structure provides coverage for the picnic area.
3000 Atlas Road, Richmond, 94806
From I-80 in Richmond take the Richmond Parkway exit and go west towards the Bay. Cross San Pablo Avenue and turn right on to Atlas Road. Follow Atlas Road for approximately 1 mile to reach the park entrance. Mileage from I-80 to the Atlas entrance is approximately 2.5 miles.
From I-580 east of the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge: exit at Richmond Parkway/
Castro Street and go north for approximately 5.75 miles to Atlas Road. Turn left on to Atlas Road for approximately 1.25 miles to the park entrance.
GIANT ENTRANCE
5551 Giant Highway, Richmond, 94806
From I-80 in Richmond take the Richmond Parkway exit and go west towards the Bay. Cross San Pablo Avenue and look for the Giant Hwy exit and turn right. The park entrance will be ahead on the left, past the railroad tracks. Distance from Hwy 80 to Giant entrance is approximately 3.25 miles.
From I-580 east of the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge: exit at Richmond Parkway/Castro Street and go north for approximately 5 miles. Exit at Giant Hwy. and turn right. The park entrance will be on the left, past the railroad tracks.
An easy stretch of the Bay View Trail circles around Point Pinole, where there’s a well-maintained fishing pier that juts into the bay. While there are portions of the trial that are unpaved, picnic tables and restrooms are strategically sprinkled along the way and a paved road isn’t far away. It’s a nice place for a scenic walk along the water.
Fabulous park hidden behind the city. Plenty of space for walking, jogging and biking. Plenty of spaces with tables so can have a barbecue or picnic, setup a volleyball or badminton net, and go fishing out on the pier located in the back. A great park that even allows horseback riding. I'm not sure of the schedule, but they have small shuttles that carry people to the pier and back. It's close to a mile and a half from the gate to the pier. There's paved main trails, and hiking trails throughout the park, with an amazing hillside trail overlooking the water.
Beautiful park with great views of the San Pablo Bay, nice paths through a mature eucalyptus tree forest, and a nice public fishing pier.
a place to enjoy walking and watching the sun go down in the bay with your best friend (pet) or with your partner. enjoy the nature of the trees and animals (rabbits. deer. racoons. skunks. also coyotes. ducks.
Everyone here talks about dogs take in a walk but..fishing and meditation in a quiet site is a plus...
Saturday it closes early while most people park outside the locked gate and walk in safely..is an awesome site
