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A Point Richmond Neighborhood Resource: Restaurants, Homes, Bay Trail, Events and More

Discover Historic
Point Richmond

A Resource and Guide to the Hidden Waterfront City of the East Bay.

The Municipal Natatorium

  1. The Municipal Natatorium, also known locally as The Plunge, is a landmark historical pool built in 1926. The pool is twice the size of an olympic pool and the walls are decorated with period murals.

Masquers Playhouse

Masquers Playhouse is a community theater and nonprofit corporation that has been producing plays and musicals of the highest caliber for more than 60 years. The theater is currently being renovated.

Point Richmond History Museum

Our museum tells the story of Point Richmond which was once an island on San Francisco Bay. Today, Point Richmond is a vibrant neighborhood that is that city of Richmond’s birthplace.

Hotel Mac

Built in 1911, the historic Hotel Mac restaurant and hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings. This three story, red brick building is a fixture for fine dining in Point Richmond.

Keller Beach

Keller Beach is located in a scenic cove and is one of the Bay’s few swimming beaches. Keller cove has a regular group of open water swimmers and is a favorite secret spot among locals to relax and enjoy the bay breeze.

Summer Concerts

For 14 years, Point Richmond Music has brought free street concerts to Point Richmond’s downtown, making it a gathering place for people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life, who come together to enjoy musical talent of many genres.

Ferry Point Tunnel

Ferry point tunnel was constructed to allow access to a ferry dock during the development of the Santa Fe transcontiental railroad. Today, the tunnel is the gateway to Brickyard Cove, the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline and the Richmond Yacht Club.

The Point Richmond Penninsula

The Point Richmond waterfront includes miles of hiking trails on the Bay Trail and in the hills of Nicholl Knob. The new trail over the Richmond/San Rafael bridge connects cyclists and pedestrians to the trails of Marin County.

Holiday Season

The Point Richmond Business Association and community comes together each December to decorate the town square and usher in the holidays.

East Brother Light Station

Located on an island just off the coast of Point Richmond, East Brother Light Station is today one of the Bay Area’s most unique bed and breakfast hotels.

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Point Richmond In the News

TRAC 2020 Mid Year Report

July 1, 2020 | Baytrail Newsletter

The City now has 36 miles of Bay Trail, representing 10% of the existing 356 miles of the planned 500-mile walking and cycling path encircling San Franciso and San Pablo Bays. Despite having more Bay Trail completed than any other city in the nine-county Bay Area, 6.4…

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Point Richmond Restaurant Guide

July 5, 2020 | Restaurant Guide

Thinking about take out or dining outside?  Here are some options in Point Richmond. 

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge Crossings on the Rise During Pandemic

The MTC release new statistics showing that bridge use by pedestrians and bicycles has increased dramatically. The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge had a high of nearly 12,000 bicycle crossings in May 2020, double the nearly 6,000 crossings in January 2020
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Community Calendar

Please note that many of our regular events are cancelled or on hold. We’ll get them posted once SIP restrictions are lifted.

Regular Ongoing Events

Last Wednesday of Every Month

Point Richmond Neighborhood Council

The PRNC meets every month. Its mission is:

  • To serve the people of Point Richmond in a non-partisan, non-commercial manner and to work cooperatively with local, state and federal governments.
  • To help residents determine the important needs and problems of their neighborhood by providing a place where ideas and information can be exchanged, problems studied, and actions planned.
  • To promote a spirit of enhanced community.
1st Wednesday of the Month at 7 PM

Pt. Richmond CERT

The Community Emergency Response Team program (CERT) is one of five federal programs promoted under the umbrella organization of Citizen Corps and is a critical program in the effort to engage everyone in America in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm social, 7:00 pm meeting, 54 Railroad Avenue, Point Richmond.
Everyone welcome!

1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:30 PM

Richmond City Council

Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Special meetings are held on the other Tuesdays of the month. The City Council is on recess during the month of August.

Meeting can be watched on line from the KCRT streaming service.

Last Thursday of Each Month

Point Richmond Business Association

The Point Richmond Business Association is a resource for West Contra Costa County business professionals and entrepreneurs.

The PRBA facilitates networking, provides cooperative marketing opportunities and protects the interests of the local business community.

All are welcome to attend the monthly business luncheons regardless of whether or not you are a business owner.

The PRBA meets the last Thursday of each month. Luncheons are usually at the Hotel Mac and mixers are held at various locations.

Come visit our neighborhood!