Albany (California)
Get in
Because the cities and towns on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay all butt up against each other and function as one large metro area, it's likely that you will also visit Albany's neighboring East Bay towns, such as Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, and Richmond, so much of the information about getting to those places also applies to getting to Albany.
See
Albany BulbNow part of the Eastshore State Park system, this reclaimed landfill is home to trails with views of The City and the bay, sea birds, as well as tons of crazy urban junk art. Try not to disturb the illegal residents in their tent camps hidden off the smaller trails. Might not be safe after dark. Park at or ride bikes to west end of Buchanan St. Free.
Albany Hill ParkAlbany Hill is a nice place to walk. If you go to the top there are many trees, and a nice sitting area with benches. A rope swing provides fun for kids of all ages!
Tilden Regional ParkTechnically this is in Berkeley, but it's a short drive from anywhere in Albany. Tilden has many hiking trails, a lake, pony rides and a merry-go-round for children, and spectacular views of the bay.
Do
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Albany Twin Theater
phone: +1 510 464-5980address: 1115 Solano AveThis classic movie theater features first-run independent films.
Buy
Solano AvenueInteresting shops, restaurants and cafes on a pedestrian-friendly street. The blocks near San Pablo feature many kid-focused shops.
- The Albany Farmers market on Solano at San Pablo takes place every Wednesday from 3:00 - 7PM between May and October. It's a small market, but features coveted vendors from the other year-round farmers markets in the East Bay.
Eat
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phone: +1 510 526-8185address: 1591 Solano AveA small California sit-down burger chain that makes good burgers, curly fries, and milkshakes. Try the Oreo shake.
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China Village
phone: +1 510 525-2285address: 1335 Solano AveSzechuan cuisine unmatched in the area, and at reasonable prices. Famous for the West Style (1000 Chile) fish. -
phone: +1 510-559-8477address: 1497 Solano AveDelicious, affordable Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
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Zarri's Delicatessen
phone: +1 510 525-5405address: 1244 Solano AveClassic deli with all kinds of sandwiches. -
phone: +1 510 559-9006address: 1501 Solano AveGreat tapas and a full bar.
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Sophia Cafe
phone: +1 510 526-8663address: 1247 Solano AveAuthentic Mediterranean cuisine. The falafel is amazing! -
phone: +1 510 528-8226address: 1423 Solano AveA local Bay Area taqueria chain that makes good burritos and tacos. Try the carnitas burrito.
Drink
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Club Mallard
phone: +1 510 524-8450address: 752 San Pablo AveThis popular bar has an eclectic ambiance and a mixed clientele. There are pool tables upstairs and down, along with a tiki patio. -
address: 601 San Pablo AveClassic American dive bar, active since 1939.
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Schmidt's Pub
phone: +1 510-525-1900address: 1492 Solano AveCozy Irish pub.
Sleep
Go next
Napa- 80 East to 37 West to 29 North. About 45 minutes to 75 minutes away.
San Francisco- 80 West. About 15 minutes to 50 minutes away.
Oakland- 580 East. About 10 minutes to 30 minutes away.