This is such a gorgeous understated area! I discovered it via a social media page for birders. I saw a decent amount of birds despite it being midday, but I was still completely satisfied just by being in such a beautiful and quiet setting. Will def return to do more birding and walk the trails. read more

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An absolutely fantastic walk every time. There are plenty of trails. We love walking the shoreline when tide is low. The eucalyptus trees 'talk' to you when it's windy. There are bathrooms every mile or so. Very dog friendly, in fact, unpaved = off leash! It will continue to be one of my favorites on our rotation. read more

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The most beautiful hiking location and even picnic areas. I wanted to find a kid friendly and dog friendly hiking location that wasn't so far from Sacramento and I found this wonderful spot. I had my 3 year old with me and was a bit worried he may not make the entire hike but he actually made it through. I want to say the last 10 minutes he was getting a little cranky and tired as it was his nap time but the hike for him was so easy. As for my little dachshund, who is about 7 years old even made the hike with us with no problem at all. The trail is all flat. Grass and dirt. Maybe 5-10% asphalt. I loved how there were plenty of picnic tables with beautiful views of the water. There is plenty of parking. Although I did notice there were two parking areas. One with a smaller lot and there is a second one down the road with plenty of parking. There are also plenty of bathrooms all along the hike too which was so helpful especially with a little one. The trail is partially shaded and there are some parts with full sun. There is a donation box to contribute to parking. I would highly recommend checking this place out for a hike and/or picnic. read more

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We came here on one of the hottest days in July 2024. It was actually cooler in Richmond than in the East Bay. I liked that there was nice parking in the park, clean, updated restrooms, and some picnic tables, although they were not covered. I like that there were many trails and at least the ones we went on were easy. There were a lot of dogs (most on leashes) and I didn't notice dog poop so I'm going to assume the owners were being responsible. We went all the way to the pier and made our way down. There are some interesting views of the Bay Area. There were several butterflies and preying mantises as well as different birds. I wasn't able to do much birding, but I think I was able to see some cliff swallows out at the pier and barn swallows near the parking lot. You can download and print out a bird list online. read more

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I'll give this park 5 stars mainly because it's really great for strolling/jogging/beginner hiking. Flat and very wide trail paths. Driving here doesn't require facing questionable winding roads either (all paved commercial roads). No issues using Google Maps for real-time map navigation here. I had no trouble finding parking on an afternoon weekday but I can see parking availability being a bit dicey during weekends as the parking lot isn't huge. Only reason why I would consider giving this place 4 stars is because the sights aren't the most mesmerizing compared to those at other parks in the area. There are a few woodsy spots and I highly recommend taking the westernmost trails to have close bay water views. read more

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For being in the Hood its a great Park, POINT PINOLE is a great spot to come on a family hike, or take the dogos out, for a jog and a run. or just a date doesn't hurt either. You can get to the spot through diffrent routs, i usually come through SAN PABLO to hit the taco truck either before or after. other than that the trail extends pretty far, you can walk around what we say the island and you can come down onto the bridge walk and walk towards the west end. I come here with my pups and they love it, big enough trail to have them fall asleep on the drive home. There is picnic tables a jungle gym, also i think they have a soccer field hidden in the trees. For what it is its a beautfiul area, dont let it being in the bay fool you it does get hot. ****DOG OWNERS. POINT ISABEL IS ANOTHER 'DOG' AREA YOU MUST CHECK OUT ASWELLL***** read more

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2026 review here - this has become one of my favorite parks. Clean, spacious, beautiful. People who come have always been friendly and respectfu (even with their dogs). read more

4 stars for the pier itself. It is clean and nice, but It is too far to get to the pier for fishing. We walked like a mile and half just to get there. The pier was windy. There are plenty of bathrooms available. We didn't catch any fish that day. Not recommended if you don't like walking with lots of gears. read more

Truly magical. I had no idea that something like this even existed in Richmond. One of the city's best kept secrets in my honest opinion. You'll get a nice mix of everything in this beautiful little park. Shady paths through Eucalyptus groves, dirt paths on the ridge with coast side views, trails that meander through marshland with direct coastal access to the beach, and paved paths through open space with beautiful park views. There's also a large fishing pier and tons of picnic areas. Did a 6 mile loop trail through this park. While it wasn't the most difficult hike to complete, it was insanely gorgeous the whole way through. I started on the Pinole Point trail which is a wide paved path that takes you through the center of the park. Took a detour through the Giant Station trail which maneuvers through the most stunning Eucalyptus groves. Parts of this trail looked like something out of a movie. The twilight zone. It was just so damn pretty. Next, I connected to the Bay View trail which literally has the most stunning "bay views" of the San Pablo Bay. This trail takes you along a beautiful ridge path that opens up to coastal views of the Bay and beach. The beach is accessing from a few viewpoints along this trail. I stopped at this beach and was shocked to see nobody else there. Damn was it peaceful! Such a rarity to find. The trail continues to run all the way down to the pier where you can soak in even more views. This seems to be a hot spot for local fisherman too. From here, you can connect to tons of other trails through the park. I ended up connecting to the Marsh trail which takes you through a neat marshland. Ended up at Cook's Point which is another coastal access spot. A little busier than the other beach access point but still enjoyable. Looped back around to the entrance while passing by several shaded picnic areas and other connecting trails. This was quite the adventure for me. The amount of versatility in this park is insane. Couldn't believe that I was so close to the city because it didn't even feel like I was still in Richmond. Plus, those views! Such a gorgeous little gem. The pier was also a nice little treat. Bring a jacket when making a detour out to the pier because it gets very windy. But wow, what a discovery! I had an absolutely blast exploring this place! The perfect place to embark on a brisk walk or a diverse lightish hike. read more

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Beautiful fun easy place to go for walks ride a bike take your dogs out. But I gotta say, what is up with the user group there? Anyone else notice an inordinately large number of people unwilling to or incapable of sharing their space with other users? I've never seen anything like it anywhere else. read more

Peaceful and Serene Point Pinole is by far one of my favorite places to visit. I'm a sucker for outdoor activities, I thoroughly enjoy being outside in nature. Whenever I need to ground myself, looking to exercise or just want to clear my mind I come here. There is so much beauty that lies between the trees, trails and shoreline. More often than not I find myself gazing at the water near the man-made beach about a half a mile into the trail. My kids enjoy splashing in the water while I admire the view. Some people fish here, others hike or walk the trails. I'm admittedly a tree-hugger (literally) I am often observed hugging or touching the trees, thanking them for the fresh air we breathe etc. I've seen more than one sun set over the water, raced the kids along the trails and sung songs while pretending we've lost our way. Point Pinole has several places to have outdoor photo shoots, picnics and a park for the kids to play. read more

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Excellent park to visit in the East Bay! Parking is free during the week, but can be enjoyed for a small fee on the weekends. There are lots of instagrammable spots if you pay attention and enjoy the natural scenery. Nearby the water, it's a little fishy smelling, but that's expected by the pier. The trail is flat, well maintained and not too crowded. The full loop trail was about 4 miles and my elderly parents was able to handle the full trail. There were plenty of picnic tables and benches for people to sit and rest as well. read more

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I hiked here with my friend on this past Sunday since I happen to be in the area for a photoshoot. The address lead me to their main parking lot I think which was packed. Several cars were circling around to find a parking spot. I drove out of there to see if I can just find street parking, but there were "No parking" signs everywhere in that industrial area. I tried driving to a next street hoping maybe there's some kind of street parking that leads next to the park possibly. I turned into the first parking lot I saw which happen to be a jail facility?! Whoa.. we turned around and just went back to the parking lot again. After waiting for about 10 minutes, I nabbed a spot as a family was leaving. Yay! I think we spend about an hour and half there hiking. The place seemed like a nice park to walk with family or friends. We stumbled upon another parking lot which seemed even bigger. We realized if only I had kept driving a little further past the jail facility, we would have reached the other parking lot. Pfft... At least, I know now if I happen to come here again. Anywho... I wanted to find the trail which has like a tunnel of the eucalyptus trees, but we didn't find it. We walked on the beach area, which I found a cool rock pile that someone assembled on a log. It was perfect for pictures with the sun setting on the water. read more

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Hello sunset! - Parks Near Me - Richmond, California

This is a beautiful place. You can wander lots of trails with your furry friends as long as on a leash (the furry friend). The location is beautiful and the weather perfect. Bring water (for you and your furry friend(s)), a leash(s), and bags to clean up after your fur babies and you are good to go. read more

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Point Pinole is another spot to get away from it all without getting away from it all. And indeed, when you're driving by only big warehouses from the north or wide open spaces from the south, it does feel like you're getting away from it all. Point Pinole's entrance is on or near the Giant Highway, which never seemed too giant to me. When I was there, I found out why this narrow two-lane road was called a giant highway: The Giant Powder Company was headquartered here, manufactured explosives, and so named this highway after themselves. My father told me of times visiting his uncle in Richmond, and seeing test explosives from this land at night. This land, parkland since 1973, is clearly not untouched. Lots of fire roads that are now trails to walk on. Lots of eucalyptus was planted here, and as flammable as they are, smoking is either highly discouraged or prohibited. One picnic table is located in a hollow reached by a fire road that was clearly dug into the hillside, and the site includes a cement wall and two cement pylons. All of the old buildings are removed, and because this part of Richmond was developed while Giant Powder Co. was still in business, this land did not become middle class tract houses (and then ghettoized). So it's in its somewhat natural state. So, the few hills are not steep, so no testing your mountain goat ability here. It's hard to get away from people on weekends, this is a popular place. Instead, at Point Pinole, you can take a stroll, take a jog, fish from either the shore or the pier, have a picnic, camp, snooze on the rocky beach, study the marshes, or a pretty girl can do a photo shoot. Not the sort of place I have a lot of interest in, but for thousands of people, Point Pinole is just the place they're looking for. read more

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Beautiful hike that offers different trails for those that prefer water views and those that like being deep in the woods. I actually like both so we ended up meandering between a few trails. It also worked out well since it was a hot day, so the trees provided plenty of shade and cool breezes. Parking is easy as they have two lots. The trails are also spread out enough that it is easy to distance, but still would recommend going on a weekday to avoid any crowds. Would love to return and actually make it to the pier next time. read more

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Parks Near Me - Richmond, California

Came here for the first time today and it was free to enter. I think it said they had a fee from April to October at the entrance. There was a decent size parking lot and multiple trails tto explore. We went through the eucalyptus trees and took a short trail by the bay. Signs say that poison oak is present. Other signs say for dogs to not enter the marsh. What I appreciated was that the trail we went on was rather flat and good for people like me that like nature but don't have the stamina for a strenuous hike. There are also some benches along the way if you want to take a break and take in the scenery. Pros: -nature! -dogs are allowed off leash -benches are available -multiple trails to choose from, including flat trails read more

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Dogs having a great time! - Parks Near Me - Richmond, California

This review is for the parents out there. This is an excellent paved trail for those considering doing it w/ a stroller. If you have seen my other reviews, my wife and I basically take our kids out on these trails with our double stroller. The one year old stays put with snacks and the three year old will walk, run, walk more and then tap out and retreat to the stroller. Lots of sun on this hike. Brings hats and sun screen. We went from the parking lot off by the shooting range all the way to the pier. Yes, you'll hear gunshots for the first part of the trip. Relatively easy hike with some inclines. We enjoyed it and would love to return one day with bicycles when the kids get more comfortable on two wheels. Round trip was 5.5 miles ish. We definitely recommend it for the parents out there! read more

I've lived in the East Bay all my life and I can't believe I hadn't visited this park before today! I came here for a long run and was pleasantly surprised by how massive the park was. There was plenty of parking when I arrived & since the kiosk was unmanned, parking was free! The park had so many great trails to choose from (paved and unpaved). I was dreading my run initially but with all the beautiful scenery and fun trails that Point Pinole had to offer, my run felt much shorter than it actually was. Aside from the stunning ocean views and the shady eucalyptus trees, one of my favorite parts about the park was the pier near the tip of the park. There were so many people out fishing and it was super fun to people watch and see their catches. Another thing I appreciated about the park was the general upkeep and the clean bathrooms! The bathrooms were well spread out throughout the park so you don't have to go too far out of your way to find one. read more

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Parking can be difficult to find if you come during peak times. You will find kids, dogs, families, all walks of life hanging out around here. Some of the bathrooms were really gross though. I'm not sure if it's dirt or some other brown stuff but I went into 2 bathrooms and the smeared "dirt" was everywhere on the ground, toilet seat, walls. I would recommend using the restroom before you arrive. Aside from that, this walking spot was perfect for me. The weather was breezy, the walk was easy, and the scenery was pretty. What more can you ask for? read more

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Gosh, this park is gorgeous! I live in Richmond (so, fairly close), but had never been here before. My first visit was on Thanksgiving morning for the Brazen Racing Nitro Turkey 10K. There was plenty of parking, or at least seemed to be. There are bathrooms near the parking lot. Then you walk up a short hill, walk over the bridge that crosses the train tracks, and you're in the park. There is a small jungle gym with additional restrooms near the grassy area. The 10K run, obviously, was 6.2 miles, that weaved around the walking trails in the park. Many of the trails hug the shoreline, so there are plenty of birds and wildlife to watch. Other trails run through the middle of the park, most of which are shaded beneath the eucalyptus groves. Beautiful park! read more

So beautiful! Came for a hike with Outdoor Afro on a Saturday morning. We arrived just in time because the parking lot starting filling up. Definitely bring sanitizer because the soap pump outside the bathroom was empty. The hike was beginner friendly for the most part. Loved the peer where people were fishing and we even got to pet some horses that were walking by. Overall a beautiful and serene experience. read more

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You wrote to ask if I still wanted to go because it rained overnight. I said yes, bring boots. You brought rooibos in a pull-string backpack and a thin sheet. Our asses got soaked on the beach and we went right to talking like we'd known each other. You laughed and touched my leg and we named your triceps. I wish had returned your kiss but I got another chance at the same beach a few weeks later. read more

This was a mellow little walkabout through some trees straight to the shoreline that's all around! Basically I stumbled across this as I just wanted to go to the water and found this road that lead me here once I found this spot I got really excited as it was just a fun little place to walk around for a bit! There are bits and pieces of random structures all around this whole area I'm not really sure why but it defiantly was kinda cool to just find all the random things that I did. Pretty much I found a cool chill little bench and hangout there for a bit as it was a relaxing spot to just take in all the surrounding awesomeness that is this park I had a mellow walk here and it was just needed at this time! Overall awesome area to go for a walk it's pretty big so you can defiantly spend some time here just don't forget the water! read more

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Nice place for family and pet! Just dont go with shorts after 3pm! Alot of mosquito read more

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We came here yesterday to escape the heat of the summer and the smoke of all the wildfires. During COVID it has been difficult to find safe, clean, OPEN spaces to get outside and enjoy ourselves, especially with a dog. It was our first visit but we will be back. There is ample parking, which is always nice and since we came on a weekday, there was no charge, but should you go on a weekend the sign said $3 per car and an additional $2 for your pup. There were clean restrooms in the parking lot and on the trails which was very nice as well as benches for anyone who might need a rest along the way. Most of the trails were flat and even and we pretty much saw most everything with just over 5 miles of walking but you could definitely make your trek shorter. There were some people fishing on the pier but no dogs are allowed, so we didn't stay there long. Overall we probably only saw 30-40 other people total, and most of them were courteous by keeping their distance and wearing masks. Shade was available but there are definitely stretches of sun, so be smart and wear a hat like my hubby and you won't be pink the next day like me. We kept our dog on leash because of the signs requesting we do so during COVID but we will definitely bring her back for some off leash time in the future. read more

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Is this a hidden gem? I do not know. I do know that it may rank as one of my favorite East Bay parks. Once a site of the only dynamite manufactory in the US, now a vast park of sea grasses, wild flowers and Eucalyptus trees. It's not a strenuous hike, but rather a flatish trail along the coast with paths down to the Bay with small sandy inlets. I recently went for a Mother's Day outing, and while it was fairly populated, it wasn't over bearing and it was so enjoyable. They have a few parking lots in different locations that are smallish, so just FYI they may be full. The park is also quite expansive, so while we only did a small portion of the walk as we had a toddler who wasn't feeling it, I'd imagine you could spend the day here wandering. Overall, I'll 100% be back to explore more and take in some salty fresh air. read more

Just as San Pablo Bay transitions from San Francisco Bay to the beginning of the Sacramento Delta, there lies this unassuming promontory that was most unexpected in its appearance and relatively untouched windswept beauty. In fact, I'd go as far as saying that this area compares well with anything on the Monterey Peninsula at least considering that it is removed from the untamed Pacific by Marin County. It's easy to get to from 880 off Fitzgerald Drive exit. You make a right onto Atlas Road and the park is just beyond what feels like a remote business park. It costs $3 to park in the dusty lot on weekends...or not. It just depends if the attendant shows up, but the admission is worth it regardless. FitBit fanatics will be pleased to know that a full revolution around the park trails allows you to reach your 10,000-step goal easily. If you walk clockwise, you can enjoy the unencumbered views on the Bay View Trail against the grassland (photo: http://bit.ly/2IfVKvo). It winds itself against a fence along a bluff that overlooks the long fishing pier where you see obvious regulars park themselves for hours with their poles mounted on the wooden railings. There's a large picnic area nearby where you can take either the Marsh or Owl Alley Trail to make your way back to the lot. In either case, you'll hear the constant hooting of owls you never see. Such a gorgeous little hike in an unexpected area. read more

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I bring you another personal favorite found in the East Bay! Plenty of hidden gems within which I'll leave for you to discover yourself! One of the best places to watch the sunset that isn't too strenuous for the non-hiker. Bring your family because no trail here is too taxing. There is a refinery within close proximity of this park as you make your drive towards it but don't let it give you preconceived notions of this outstanding park (...on the other hand, I hope it does and you turn around and go home so I have this beauty all the more to myself!). Hint: There are multiple parking lots that give you access to different areas of the park, revealing different natural sceneries. Think you can find it? Happy adventuring! :) read more

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I came here because I was told it was kid friendly. We came during COVID-19 so there was no entrance fee. There's big parking lot some spots are shaded. This place is very kid and stroller friendly. There are trails that are paved and others that are off road. You can come for a walk or just have a picnic. There was a lot of people on bikes. Also you can bring horses. There is water here so you can just have a picnic next to the water. This is a nice place to come with kids. read more

I really like walking here. It's dog friendly, family friendly, paths are fairly straight with lots of trees and right by the cool ocean. You can have a picnic somewhere, go for a run or just come here for a nice long walk. The trails generally isn't too busy and fairly quiet. There's so many trails to chose for also, so you can pick your poison. This is my go to for a run with my dog or just a mental disconnect for myself. Dogs needs to be on leash for paved paths as you'll see regional park rangers patrolling. Great place. read more

I grew up in Richmond and never knew this place existed. Unfortunately it is not safe to walk around in our neighborhood. Now that my parents are elderly and have many health issues, I have taken my mom here a few times to get her out of the house. She loves being outside around trees and seeing the Bay. One day I will visit this place on my own and get to walk around more. Lovely views all around. read more

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I was introduced to this beautiful display of nature during a field trip I chaperoned for my daughters class. We walked along the many trails and also walked on the shoreline looking for shells. One of our group leaders mentioned that the ACME dynamite company used to have a building there which explains a lot of the debris and old foundations that are still present and visible from certain parts of the trail. After a nice long walk we made our way to the area with two picnic tables where we had lunch and the kids got to play on the play structure and the field the straddles the tables. I came back a few weeks later to walk the trails and explore more of the layout. There are lots of cemented trails and for the adventurous some through the woods that are not. About 2 miles from the parking lot is a pier where you fish. It's quite the popular spot and there are several benches across the pier with wind shields to protect you from the elements while you wait patient for your next catch. I came back a third time for a romantic picnic. We brought chairs, a blanket, speakers for our music and a picnic basket full of goodies and we sat out enjoying each other and the views for about 6 hours until the sunset. The sunset was such a beautiful site to see. This is a popular place for dog walkers so if dogs aren't your thing this probably isn't the place for you. They offer a shuttle until 3PM during the week that takes you throughout the park. I love this place and only wish I would have known about it sooner! It's well kept and clean. A great natural treasure. read more

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Finally checked out Point Pinole Reg. Shoreline in Richmond, we parked on the Giant Hwy which is next to a jail I think. Driving by you don't see the park so it's really hidden and out of the way. When the kiosk is staffed you gotta pay, read online $5, but when we went Monday, 9/4/17 Labor Day, nobody was there so it was FREE. My friend did have a pass and we did put it up just in case. We did these trails: Cooks Pt Trail to Black Powder Press - kinda neat to see Marsh Trail Owl Alley Tr. Bay View Tr. - there are side trails for Beach Access to get close to the water Bay Tr. China Clipper Spur Tr. - lots of benches around in a circle Cordgrass Jetty Tr. back to car They offer a FREE shuttle from the parking lot to the Fishing Pier once an hr starting at 7:30am and ending 2:30pm. FREE fishing at the Pier. We walked to the Pier which wasn't bad, but we're not fishing anyways. Lots of people bring their dogs here, also saw a few horseback riders. Lots of flat trails so good for the whole family. There were a few biker riders that passed us. I think we did about 10 miles total took us from 9:45am-3:30pm I think so all day. read more

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I love it when I can make it all the way to the pier. I like the eel grass beds on the beach and all the photo ops. read more

Point Pinole Regional Shoreline - Trail crossroads I swear the trees here sing as they sway. - Parks Near Me - Richmond, California

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POINT PINOLE REGIONAL SHORELINE is a park situated between the western edge of the City of Richmond and San Pablo Bay. The park is most easily accessed by Atlas Road. Atlas Road can be accessed from a city road called Richmond Parkway. Richmond Parkway crosses San Pablo Avenue and also Route 80. Therefore, visitors familiar with San Pablo Ave. and Route 80 will be able to find Richmond Pakway and, from there, find Atlas Road. The park has two parking areas. One of these is at the western-most end of Atlas Road, and the other is located next to Giant Highway. Giant Highway goes from north to south, and crosses Atlas Road. The main trails in this park are Owl Alley Trail and Bay View Trail. TRAILS. The park has 14 trails, which criss-cross the park. Yesterday, my hiking partner and I took Giant Station Trail, which starts at the parking lot at the end of Atlas Road, and from there took Giant Station Trail to the beach, where we took Bay View Trail all the way to the Fishing Pier. We explored the Fishing Pier, and I took photographs of some of the fishing poles that were secured in place on wooden railings. Then, we took an unnamed trail (running west-to east) through Whittell Marsh. From this unnamed trail, you can go off-trail and cut over to Owl Alley Trail or to Marsh Trail. PHOTOGRAPHS. (1) Close-up of a huge lumpy tree, (2) View from Bay View Trail of a park bench and, beyond that, San Pablo Bay, (3) Fullers teasel, (4) First view of broken brick walls on the beach, (5) Second view of broken brick walls on beach, with plants growing out of the brick wall, (6) Red-colored seaweed, (7) Wrecked wooden pier with metal cables attached to the wood, (8) View of steep slope showing trees about to tumble down the slope, (9) Large area of bright green seaweed, (10) Fallen tree lying on the beach, (11) Plaque mounted on fishing pier, showing guide to eating fish, (12) Close-up photo of this guide, (13) View of the park from the end of the fishing pier, (14) West end of Whittell Marsh, (15) Small lake in Whittell Marsh. THE BEACH. The beach area can be accessed by two gentle trails, and also by slowly climbing up or down the steep slope of hard dirt that separates Bay View Trail from the beach area. This is not a sandy beach. Instead, starting from steep slope, there is a dry zone containing millions of small stones and rocks, remnants of brick walls, and remnants of wooden piers, that existed many decades ago. Below the stone-covered zone is another stone-covered zone that is covered by water at high tide, and below that, is a muddy marshland. I explored both of the stone-covered zones, and collected a few interesting stones. Folks exploring the stony beach area will be amazed at the many trees, still living at the top of the steep slope, and which are all in danger of tumbling down the steep slope. Also, the stone-covered zone also contains many fallen trees. In contrast to the sad but dramatic trees that have tumbled down the steep slope, there are some pleasant things to see, and these include huge carpets of bright green seaweed, and dried clumps of red-colored seaweed. STONES. I found a gray-colored stone having a white-colored band passing through the middle of it, where the white area looks like the side view of a dog's head. The white-colored band has a V-shaped gray area looking like the dog's mouth and a tiny streak looking like the dog's eye. The dog has a forehead higher than the top of the dog's snout. Also, I found some smooth black stones, each covered with a thousand white-colored speckles. Similar speckled stones occur on the beach at Drake's Bay at Point Reyes. FULLER'S TEASEL. My attached photographs include pictures of Fuller's teasel located near Bay View Trail. Fuller's teasel occurs in many parks in the San Francisco Bay area. At Roy's Redwood Preserve, in areas of this park near Francis Drake Blvd., you can see green-colored Fuller's teasel as well as the more commonly found dried-out brown-colored Fuller's teasel. The crown of Fuller's teasel, which contains many pointed spikes, has been used for processing sheep's wool. See, Topham (1968) The Fuller's Teasel. Proceedings of the Botanical Society of the British Isles. 7:377-381; Ryder (2013) Teasel Growing for Cloth Raising. J. Ethnological Studies. 7:117-119; Dipsacus fullonum Fuller's Teasel (2021) Native Plant Trust GO BOTANY. Framingham, MASS. Info about marsh plants in the San Francisco Bay area can be found in: Peter Bay, Ph.D. (March 2007) Selected Tidal Marsh Plant Species of the San Francisco Estuary. A Field Identification (97 pages), and in San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Shoreline Plants A Landscape Guide for the San Francisco Bay (March 2007) (50 pages). read more

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I wanted to hike but somewhere local. Used my lovely app called Yelp, and boom why did I not know about this hidden gem?? In the city of Pinole, lays acres of beautiful land and coastal lines for the bay area. Upon entering $3.00 fee for parking, and plenty of space. Luckily I came early because there was an endurance run happening. I recall reading some reviews that the Pier trail was a cool hike. Along the trails, it's paved and bathrooms are located around the area. You can also fish and picnic on the grounds. Made it to the Pier and admire the whole way. read more

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A nice walk that takes about a 30minute stroll to the pier.. and allowed my dog to snoop around the beautiful trees.. always looking for a great spot that's not too crowded and without the sun baking on my face. read more

Great hiking experience with my family and her friends very nice reservoir and good weather over there

Love it there. Ride a bike, stop to fish it's right near me and I can go from the suburbs to beautiful views and pathways it is so beautiful there. read more

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