Albany Hill Park is aptly named, as it's just one big hill, or one big rock off of I-80!!…read more You can drive to the top and follow the trails or stairs back down. Or you can start at the bottom and work your way to the top. On the way up one trail, I saw a cross and a swing, and plenty of dog walkers. There are some good views at the top looking through the trees. When I was here, I felt like I was at a super small version of Golden Gate Park. Albany is a really small city, just driving through you can pass through it and you might not know it, but when you see this big rock, you'll know you're definitely in Albany!! Very nice park, seems like the highlight of this little city to me!!

Turkey sighting. I usually see them out around San Pablo Ave., near the Albany city services area…read more-- Police, Fire, City Hall. It was nice to see one out in nature and not doing the casual street stroll. Apple maps showed me two different routes to destinations of this name, depended on the day. One was up Taft, the other was to a path near Ranch 99. Well, the Ranch 99 route starts with a long walk that includes a long stair climb. On the bright side, there's your warm up. Downside really only if you have someone already there waiting for you. Live and learn. Enjoy the outdoors and a good walk.

My daughter and decided to go for a beautiful walk. We both love any bodies of water! This was the…read moreperfect place. Everyone walking their dogs . We got sad bc we didn't have our pup. Always a next time. As we walked we saw so many fun and beautiful sights. Check out my pic for more details. We can't wait to go back.

Come for a walk, a hike and adventure. Take I. The hidden treasures of art upcycled cast away…read moreitems. Enjoy trails with your dogs, kids, and friends. With each twist and turn you discover art. Carpool with friends parking g is tight.

Thanks for responding to my request but your services are no longer needed at this timeread more

I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

The city of El Cerrito pretty much sucks. Super high sales tax and they've been doing construction…read moreon San Pablo Ave. near Cutting Ave FOR YEARS! This causes traffic jams in the middle of the day at many times making driving one block take 20 minutes. Again FOR YEARS. Seriously, what gives?

Been waitinng here for 1 hour and a half for a business licence because there on lunch its…read moreridiculous, it usually takes 15 minutes to get this done, and now the lady with black hair at the front desk said its my fault for coming in 10 minutes before luch on a friday when there understaffed!! Lol i cant believe she said that.

What a great park! As a new mom, I'm always on the hunt for great parks throughout the East…read moreBay...and Arlington Park has made the list. There's a few things I currently look for in a park before frequenting: is there easy/convenient parking, are there swings for not just the older kiddos, is there an open grass area for play or picnic, are there slides or safe infrastructure, and most importantly, is this a place I can make memories with my little or just unwind a bit. The answer to all of the above for Arlington Park is yes. I'm surprised how many parks don't have swings anymore, so grateful to those that do. Arlington Park has an incredibly large grass area to throw a blanket and bring a book to meet friends/take a break as well. Easy and free street parking, and did I mention there are ducks? Large enough to walk and spend some time, while also a great meeting spot. Would def recommend if looking for a new park or just a resting space and place. Well-kept grounds, perfect for keeping up the well being :)

Cute park with lake of ducks and turtles. Safe and pretty. Only issue is you have to go through…read morehoops to buy a key for the bathroom :-(

Located in the center of Memorial Park the Veteran's Memorial Bldg has been host…read moreto many events we've attended---Albany's Green Festival, The Albany High Madrigal Dinner and Concert and other programs. We recently attended our neighbor's Quiceñera. This was their youngest daughter's celebration of her 15th birthday. This is the 3rd Quinceñera they've celebrated over the years. The Memorial Bldg was transformed into a gala party atmosphere. All of the guests were seated at several round tables. There was a large floor area in the middle for the ceremony and dancing. The chairs were draped in this satiny silver material. It looked so fancy but klutzy me kept sliding on it. The festivities started with a buffet spread of salad, chicken stew, beef with veggies, two kinds of rice and fresh corn tortillas. There were several types of non-alchy drinks. After dinner there was a candy shrine with gummy worms, caramel popcorn, lots of sticky candy and lots of stuff that looked too sweet. All of it was very colorful. There was a table with fruit salad. The ceremony followed with our neighbor, "D", dressed in a beautiful bright pink gown which looked like magical. Her attendants wore orange poofy dresses that were so cute. The guys in the ceremony looked so handsome in their suits. The dancing came next--live DJ and loud and very spirited Cumbia and Salsa music. At least half of the party goers got up to dance. Shy and klutzy Ms Rinky and her esposo watched. Although we didn't stay for the cake I did take a picture of it. Nothing fancy about this place but more than perfect for a Quinceñera or other large party.

I wandered in to check out this venue while enjoying the adjacent park and can definitely see…read morecoming back if I host a large event. The exterior is attractive, with an expansive yard out front and a nice stone courtyard. Inside is a fairly simple layout with numerous historical displays related to veterans' affairs, Albany veteran's themselves, and the Boy Scout troop sponsored here. The main hall is sizable (see picture) and has an attached full kitchen, appropriate for catering. When I visited, they were setting up for a quincenera, and I could see this building being a nice choice for a wedding or other large party.

I've got this museum on my radar since I heard about it a couple of years ago. It's kind of a…read morehidden gem that's right in the Bay Area but not too many people know about it. Thanks to the NPS app! Finally had a chance to come by recently. So glad we did. There's a lot of information I didn't know about. The area is very nice and clean with great views and the museum itself is larger than I thought. Plenty of free parking.

What an amazing gem. Taking the Ferry from Richmond to SF, we popped into the Rosie the Riveter…read moreWWII Home Front National Historic Park. I've known its location for quite some time, but rarely make it out that way. We had the perfect opportunity for exploration and we chose to accept adventure in Richmond. The staff and docents are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. We watched a special film called Hometown Heroes (15 minutes) and were able to have a bit of Q&A with the docent on duty. There are two floors to view (and an elevator) with the bottom level hosting the theater. There was actually a pretty decent crowd for a Saturday afternoon which was nice to see. There is an area for really fun merch upon arrival, and we purchased a Rosie bath time duck that is just the cutest. I noticed for kiddos they have a scavenger hunt/activity book, but we went with just our own journey through. There's interactive areas where you can press buttons to hear different voices depicted from women, men, and children during this era. I noticed a spot where you could write a note for unity and pay/give respect or critique for the park. Many notes gave support and admiration to their own Rosies ~ one read "This park means so much to me because my Grandmother was a Rosie in NY. We can do it!" The park has free entrance also, and there is a ton of free parking as well. Richmond is full of incredible history and actually has more intact WWII Home Front sites than any other place in the USA. Worthy of a visit, no doubt. (and there's really amazing food/bev spots in Richmond to round out your trip). Need a rec? Just ask! Beautiful park, beautiful trip. Thank you for sharing such an integral part of history with the community!

Art, history and the outdoors all come together at this little known attraction in Richmond CA…read more I'd say the Rosi memorial was a shining moment in the history of our country. I take every opportunity to talk to older generations of women that were a part of woman's equality. No, no, not this third wave feminism that is going around lately but about treating people the same regardless of the bits and pieces they happened to be born with. Things these days got way off track. Its madness. I wanted my Rinks to see the true and pure form of feminism - and I assigned Rosi the Riviter to be her hero the same way I made Sweets look up to Otto the bulldog. Yes thats what a helicopter parent does. An older lady next door - an attorney - told me she was bewildered and disappointed in the young generation of women. Entitled, easily offended and using men as body guards is the new norm. She told me 'our generation did all the work - they don't have to do much.' Both she and I felt that the women's movement was taking a step backwards the past 10 or 20 years. Take a look at Rosi and I think its easy to see the above being true. Talk to 70 or 80 or 90 year old women as much as you can and learn the history before its too late. I like history. Old stuff. Old cars.... old houses. Teach our youth the best you can and make sure they have somebody to look up to.

This is the G. I. Jive Man alive…read moreIt starts with the bugler blowin' reveille over your bed when you arrive Jack, that's the G. I. Jive... Excuse me while I listen to Benny Goodman's band play "The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" and do the jitterbug with my gal one last time before I get shipped out. But don't cry for the girl I left behind, no-sir-ree, because she became Rosie the Riveter, one of the brave women who worked on the home front during World War II while I was dodging hand grenades overseas. Surprisingly, this is the first memorial fully dedicated to the dedicated contributions of these women, and the minimalist design by visual artist Susan Schwartzenberg and landscape architect/environmental sculptor Cheryl Barton is on the subtle side. At first, you think it's just a piece of a ship's hull you're looking at with photos, letters and memorabilia laminated on the enamel panels (photo: http://bit.ly/2xSG7QG). But then you realize the walkway marks the timeline about the home front activities at the time and includes quotes from Rosies chiseled into the white granite. There are also pieces of stainless steel that suggest unfinished sections of the warships they built. This gives you a realistic depiction of the challenges the Rosies faced back then with discrimination, hazardous working conditions, and child care. Two adjacent rose gardens complete the grounds. V for Victory, Rosie! Don't sit under the apple tree with anyone else but me Anyone else but me, anyone else but me No! No! No! Just remember that I've been true to nobody else but you So just be true to me...

This venue is really cool and good vibes but I'm writing this review as a warning of being charged…read moreextra for tickets, they have now put a entry fee separate from the tickets you purchased online which is illegal and goes against many policy and scamming us if you'd do your research on their entry fee issue.i understand it's to help profit gain but this shouldn't be the way to do it no matter what and that fact you have to buy a new card each time you lose it makes it even more worse, we already paid for our tickets we shouldn't have to pay an extra fee as well!!

I've been here quite a few times over the last few years. The volunteers always make me feel…read morewelcome. The shows have been absolutely amazing. Every one of them. Without fail. Follow the rules (they're posted on the door) but once you're in you can pop next door to the brewery if you want a drink and come back if you're so inclined. Bring earplugs (you'll need them) and an open mind and don't be a jerk.