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City in California, United States
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Pinole is in the north of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area in California on the southern shore of San Pablo Bay. Hercules is a suburban community next door. Neither of them have much to attract tourists, but they do have a selection of restaurants as well as walking and biking paths through the wetlands along the bay.
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A tidal wetland, crisscrossed by walking trails, at the mouth of Pinole Creek between the train tracks and San Pablo Bay.
The City of Pinole hosts many community events at Fernandez Park and in Old Town Pinole. These include: Summer Sounds in the Park - free music (Thursday evenings July–August), Outdoor Cinema - free family movies (Friday evenings July - August), Halloween Carnival - a festive family Halloween event including a Haunted House, inflatables, games, pumpkins, food and music (the last Saturday of October), Holiday Tree Lighting Festival - a holiday street fair with entertainment, street performers, artisans, Santa's Village and the lighting the Pinole Christmas Tree.
A friendly local cafe serving coffee and empanadas, with outdoor seating and a community atmosphere. Has several vegetarian empanada options.
This is a great place to go if you want to stay local. It's basically the same menu you would find at higher priced Italian places. The dining room is basic, which is why the prices stay reasonable. The chefs are very friendly and willing to accommodate any food issues you may have. Desserts are great and try the lobster pasta!
Texas-style barbecue spot.
WestCAT Bus Route J (with two variations: JL and JR) runs about twice an hour from El Cerrito Del Norte BART station to Pinole and Hercules, seven days a week.
Read in the guideWestCAT provides bus service around Pinole and Hercules. For getting around on foot, sidewalks seem to be consistent in the main parts of both towns.
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Oakland · International · OAK
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