Richmond (California)

Lots of intricate little fairy houses in and around the trees lining both sides of the street. A mysterious and delightful public art installation to add some magic and whimsy to your day.

Beautiful park in the Point Richmond neighborhood. The west side has quiet, easy walks along the bay and a picturesque lagoon. The east side has hilly hiking trails characteristic of the Bay Area, with great views of Marin to the west, the industrial and residential landscapes of Richmond to the east, Oakland and San Francisco to the south, and the San Pablo Bay to the north. If it's a clear day, you can even see Mount Diablo poking up above the ridge. The park also includes Keller Beach, a small strip of sand on the bay.

The Golden State Railroad Museum consists of 10,000 square feet (1,000 square meters) of detailed, intricate O, HO, and N scale train tracks. You will find 3 large railroad tracks, constructed and owned by the EBMES, with models of various landmarks along California's railroad system. Also has some informational signs about railroad engineering and construction. The more you look, the more there is to notice. Fun for small kids or if you're into model trains. Open Saturdays and Sundays, but the trains usually only run on Sundays.

A number of historic buildings and the friendly, pint-sized Point Richmond History Museum.

Consists of Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park, a visitor center in the Oil House, the Ford Assembly Plant, a museum and WWII shipyard, preserving and interpreting the stories and places of America's home front response to World War II.

Launched in 1944, and commissioned as the USS Red Oak Victory ship, the Red Oak is the only vessel built by the Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California that is being restored. This last remaining Boulder Class Victory saw service in the World War II, Korea and Vietnam has the distinction of being the only ship operated by both military and civilian personnel during career.

Community theater with 100 seats, located in Point Richmond on the east shore of the bay. The Masquers playhouse has been producing and showing plays for the last 50 years. They show 5 productions year round.