Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA

Places to go in Richmond

34 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Alvarado Park

Outdoors

Alvarado Park

Part of Wildcat Canyon Regional Park, this area has a playground, picnic sites & historic stonework.

5755 McBryde Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA

Anh Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Anh Restaurant & Bar

Casual, airy space with water views offers Vietnamese fare such as pho, banh mi & coffee.

1950 Esplanade Dr, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

Bazaar Café

Food & Drink

Bazaar Café

Chill cafe with back patio offering eclectic mix of food (sandwiches to popcorn) & live music.

5927 California St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

Biancoverde at Hotel Mac Restaurant

Food & Drink

Biancoverde at Hotel Mac Restaurant

A hotel dating from 1911 is the setting for American dining in an elegant tin-ceilinged space.

50 Washington Ave, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

Catahoula Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Catahoula Coffee Co

Intimate neighborhood coffee shop serving espresso drinks from house-roasted beans, plus salads.

12472 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA

Club Mallard

Nightlife

Club Mallard

A multilevel hangout opened in 1945 with an eclectic jukebox & an outdoor patio lit by tiki torches.

752 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store

Shopping

Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store

1414 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

dd's DISCOUNTS

Shopping

dd's DISCOUNTS

Retail chain stocking discounted clothing & shoes for adults or kids, plus home decor.

3700 Klose Way, Richmond, CA 94806, USA

Golden Gate Bistro

Food & Drink

Golden Gate Bistro

803 Wright Ave #101, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

Gran Milan

Food & Drink

Gran Milan

Italian coffee, breads, sweet & savory pastries, panini & pizza offered in a colorful, casual space.

5327 Jacuzzi St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

Hilltop Plaza

Shopping

Hilltop Plaza

3401 Klose Way, Richmond, CA 94803, USA

Huong Tra Restaurant

Food & Drink

Huong Tra Restaurant

Familiar Vietnamese fare is the draw at this bustling strip-mall mainstay with a mellow atmosphere.

12221 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA

Kaleidoscope Coffee

Food & Drink

Kaleidoscope Coffee

Pastries, coffee & ice cream in a hip, homespun space with a neighborhood vibe & live performers.

109 Park Pl, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

Keller Beach Park

Outdoors

Keller Beach Park

Richmond, CA 94801, USA

Lara's Fine Dining

Food & Drink

Lara's Fine Dining

A white-tablecloth venue on the water with Italian favorites, seafood & burgers, plus a full bar.

1900 Esplanade Dr, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

Little Louie’s Café & Catering

Food & Drink

Little Louie’s Café & Catering

Buzzy deli in a historic storefront draws daytime crowds with American breakfast & lunch options.

49 Washington Ave, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

Marina Bay Park

Outdoors

Marina Bay Park

WM72+XXR, Marina Bay Park, Unnamed Road, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

McNee Ranch State Park

Outdoors

McNee Ranch State Park

Steep mountainside trails for hiking, biking & dogwalking, with sweeping views of the Pacific below.

N Peak Access Rd, Montara, CA 94037, USA

Mi Casa Grill

Food & Drink

Mi Casa Grill

12056 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805, USA

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Outdoors

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Waterfront space with a picnic area, beach, fishing pier, panoramic views & a model railroad museum.

900 Dornan Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

Nicholl Park

Sports & Recreation

Nicholl Park

3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

North Light

Nightlife

North Light

Intimate neighborhood nook for coffee, cafe fare & cocktails, plus retail books & records.

4915 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609, USA

Ocean Beach Cafe

Food & Drink

Ocean Beach Cafe

734 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

Outdoors

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

This large park with trails plus birdwatching, picnicking & bay fishing allows off-leash dogs.

2701 Isabel St, Richmond, CA 94804, USA