Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Richmond (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: The Plunge, Benoit-Casper Brewing, and Brickyard Cove. Also, be sure to include Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Richmond (California).
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The Plunge
The Richmond Municipal Natatorium, commonly known as The Plunge or The Richmond Plunge, is a historic swim center in the Point Richmond neighborhood of Richmond, California. It was closed in August 2001 for seismic retrofitting and reopened in August 2010. It now is back to a regular schedule.[1]
Address: 1 E Richmond Ave, 94801 Point Richmond
Benoit-Casper Brewing
Eat and drink, Nightlife, Brewery, Food and drink, Drinks
Address: 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, 94801-2300 Richmond
Brickyard Cove
Lake in California. Brickyard Cove Pond is a small lake in the Brickyard Cove District of Richmond, California. It was formed from quarrying of Nicholl's Knob the surrounding hill. It is fed by Brickyard Springs, a series of underground springs. Before the early 20th Century it was a swimming pond for local boys who often went skinny dipping at the lake. However this ceased when local cattle ranchers began dumping manure in the pond.[2]
Address: 1120 Brickyard Cove Rd, Richmond
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
National park. Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park is a United States national historical park located in Richmond, California, near San Francisco. The park preserves and interprets the legacy of the United States home front during World War II, including the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards, the Victory ship SS Red Oak Victory, a tank factory, housing developments and other facilities built to support America's entry into World War II. In particular, the role of women and African-Americans in war industries is explored and honored.
The park is a partnership park, meaning that no land or buildings are actually owned by the National Park Service, which only administers the park. The historical park was established in 2000, and bus tours began in 2007.[3]
Address: 1401 Marina Way S, 94804-3723 Richmond
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Regional park in Richmond, California. Point Isabel Regional Shoreline in Richmond, California, is operated by East Bay Regional Park District, and is a multi-use park for joggers, windsurfers, kayakers, photographers, picnickers, and people walking dogs. It has access for pedestrians and via public transit, private vehicles, and bikes. It also features a concession offering food for people and grooming for pets. A longtime community organization and nonprofit, Point Isabel Dog Owners and Friends, is active in the maintenance and improvement of the park.
Point Isabel was closed from March 31, 2020 to June 1, 2020, as a precaution during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dogs were required to be on-leash during the first week after the reopening but off-leash privileges were restored on June 8, 2020. As throughout East Bay Regional Park District, social distancing measures apply: Park visitors must not congregate, picnic, get closer than six feet to anyone who is not part of their household, and must wear a mask when within six feet of anyone who is not part of their household.[4]
Address: 2701 Isabel St, 94804-5807 Richmond
SS Red Oak Victory
Museum in Richmond, California. SS Red Oak Victory is a U.S. Victory ship of the Boulder Victory-class cargo ship used in the Second World War. She was preserved to serve as a museum ship in Richmond, California, and is located within the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. She was one of 534 Victories built during World War II, but one of only a few of these ships to be transferred from the Merchant Marine to the United States Navy. She was named after Red Oak, Iowa, which suffered a disproportionate number of casualties in early World War II battles. The ship was active during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.[5]
Address: 1337 Canal Blvd, 94804-3555 Richmond
Golden State Model Railroad Museum
Museum in Richmond, California. The Golden State Model Railroad Museum is an operating model railroad exhibit located in Point Richmond, California, within the boundary of the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline park. It is located in the Brickyard Cove area and features dozens of realistic city and country scenes, with trains from different eras running on several layouts in different scales. It is on the US National Register of Historic Places.
Previously based in Oakland, the East Bay Model Engineers Society, which builds and operates the layouts in the Museum, was founded in 1933 and is one of the oldest continually operating model railroad clubs in the country. Construction of the museum began in 1986.
The Museum operates models ranging from the steam engines and classic passenger trains to today's modern diesel behemoths and Amtrak passenger trains.
The 10,000 square foot exhibit includes O scale, HO scale and N scale models, replicating many California railroading locations.
Track layouts include historic scenes such as the Oakland Mole, Oakland 16th Street stations ca. 1955, Martinez' John Muir trestle, Tehachapi Loop, Niles Canyon, and Donner Pass.[6]
Address: 900 Dornan Dr A, 94801 Richmond
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Regional park in Richmond, California. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a regional park on the shores of the San Pablo Bay, California, in the United States. It is approximately 2,315 acres in area, and is operated by the East Bay Regional Park District. It includes the Dotson Family Marsh and the Point Pinole Lagoon and hosts the North Richmond Shoreline Festival.[7]
Address: 5551 Giant Highway, Richmond
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Regional park in Contra Costa County, California. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park is a 2,429-acre East Bay Regional Parks District park located within the city limits of Richmond in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It includes a portion of Wildcat Canyon as well as a portion of the adjoining San Pablo Ridge, and is directly connected to the more heavily used Tilden Regional Park.[8]
Address: 5755 McBryde Ave, Richmond
San Pablo Lytton Casino
Gambling company. Casino San Pablo is a Native American reservation with a gambling hall located in San Pablo, California. It is operated by the Lytton Band of Pomo Indians. It is adjacent to the site of the now demolished Doctors Medical Center. The former medical center was sold to the tribe in 2017.[9]
Address: 13255 San Pablo Ave, 94806-3907 San Pablo
San Pablo
City in California. San Pablo is an enclave city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city of Richmond surrounds nearly the whole city. The population was 29,139 at the 2010 census. The current Mayor is Rita Xavier. Currently, the City Council consists of Arturo Cruz, Elizabeth Pabon-Alvarado, Abel Pineda and Patricia Ponce. Pineda is the Vice Mayor, and Cruz, Pabon-Alvarado, and Ponce are Council Members. Dorothy Gantt is the city Clerk. Viviana Toledo is the city Treasurer.[10]