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No dogs allowed. That means you Wrinkles!! Dogs allowed on the Miller Knox Shoreline - just not the small sandy part here - known as Keller Beach. With all the red algae and dead fish I was curious if there was anything to be seen here. Everything was clean and nothing like what happened in Lake Merritt. Some picnic tables and lots of areas to hang and enjoy the bridge views. Maybe during the heat wave you stayed indoors - well, yesterday was a great opportunity to get outside again if your very furry and tend to overheat. Parking along the main road. No issues. Probably a very underrated beach. Some lucky people have single family homes that overlook the area up the hill a bit. Wow - that would be a great place to live.
Such a peaceful little beach! Who knew that a hidden gem like this would be tucked away in Point Richmond?! It's a beach but not the kind of beach that you'd find in Marin or Pacifica. This is what you'd call a local beach. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a true coastal beach. But what it lacks in beauty, it makes up for in character. It's super secluded with great views of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. This beach also connects to Miller Knox Regional Park which has some nice walking trails, picnic areas, and recreational space. This beach does have a small picnic area, but there's only a few tables. You can either park on the side of the road or at Miller Knox. I stopped here to have lunch after hiking a few trails nearby. I was shocked to see virtually nobody here on a late Saturday afternoon. It was super relaxing and peaceful. It was a cloudy day but the peacefulness is what made it so enjoyable for me. Plus, I saw so many cute little squirrels. The squirrels run rampant here. Just keep an eye on your food because they're pretty fast. I did see one couple who were actually in the water, so I guess it's swimmable. This is more of a beach that I'd admire from afar, personally. It's nice to have a local beach around that doesn't require me to cross over a bridge. Really happy that I stumbled across this gem.
This is truly a hidden Gem. It was our first time here and we were shocked by how beautiful it is. Ocean view, nice trails, lake for the ducks. :0) There was a nice old tunnel that led us to this gorgeous view. It was the perfect weather also. While the inland was in their high 80"s, here it was low 70's. What's ready good about this place is.......There's hardly anyone here. During this pandemic, it's probably the most important thing to consider. Today, parking was not a problem. The place is huge that even if there is a large crowd......there's enough space to social distance. The road is narrow after the tunnel, but if you continue to follow it after the park, it will take you to place we're you find it gorgeous to live in.
Weow! So sad I didn't discover this place earlier! Usually, when my friends and I think 'beach' or 'large body of water', we think of San Fran, but we never thought about areas in the Richmond. Prior to deciding on a beach to go to, I researched which areas had the best air quality on the Purple Air website. With the 2 large wildfires burning in the North Bay and South bay at the time (8/29/2020), the quality of the air was moderate to unhealthy in the Bay Area. There were a few places with acceptable AQ; Richmond and San Rafael. I typed in beaches on yelp and a few popped up. It was either Mcnear's or Keller beach. My friends and I wanted a spot to chillax, eat and watch the sunset. Keller Beach seemed like the perfect place for that and it was much closer to home! My friends and I drove here after getting food in Berkeley (15 min drive). We parked up top along the road and we walked down from where you see a telephone booth (across from the tunnel). We passed by a few benches and tables and there's also a restroom off to the side. Walking further down the steps, we ended up on the beach which is quite small, but pretty damn mighty. There were a few people hanging out by the water and it didn't smell of smoke one bit, only of kelp and seaweed! We posted up with our beach mat near a grassy patch close to the water. It was a little chilly on a Saturday night, so we brought blankets to insulate. The views of the ocean and sky paired well with my boba and sushiburrito I had. You can see part of the Golden Gate Bridge and to the far left you can see the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The best part was the sun beginning to set. We didn't get to see it fully set due to the clouds but the sun cast a warm orange glow over the clouds; it was so serene and tranquil. It was a great spot to recharge, reset your mind and be at peace with nature. As the sun was setting, a group of about 20 people begin to gather near us. It seems we had gotten caught up with a night swim meet up. My friends and I didn't really test the waters but I overheard from a swimmer that the water was actually warmer than the air. Some were in regular swim suits and others were in wet suits. It was a cool being able to watch the swimmers challenge themselves to swim out to the bay and come back. I would love to come back here on a warmer and clear day to see the sun set over the water again and maybe even explore the Point Richmond area a little more. Highly recommend this hidden gem!!
Beach? Umm no But its an amazing place to go chill at with a large group, go trailing your dog and even spend time with your significant other there I don't see if you wanted to be romantic. The backdrop is gorgeous. Homes on the hillside are very picturesque. The bridges are beautiful to look at and of course the skyline of the beautiful San Francisco. It has a lot grass area. It has a lot of trees. But also a lot of open space to where you can literally play football
A nice local spot!! I brought my preschooler last weekend for about an hour. He had fun playing in the sand and building sand castles. Quite a few families were there too. Plenty of parking on the street, with a short walk down to the beach. I appreciate that this local spot does weekly water testing.
Simply Breathtaking the view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Really nice place for family gatherings Awesome sunset views
A little piece of heaven in Point Richmond. Its a small beach but still perfect for family BBQs, picnics, and beach days. Love coming out here. There's even a little walking trail alongside the water. Look out over and see the city, a glimpse of Golden Gate, and the bridge to Marin/San Rafael. I'm so glad the Point Richmond has continued to keep up this wonderful nature spot. It adds to the gem of this little town. So come out to relax, have fun, and get a sweet tan. Oh and bring a jacket. It's windy over here no matter what the temperature!
Used to visit as a child with my family and I have great memories here ! Usually pretty cold but the Bay Area doesn't have many beaches so we appreciate the ones we do have haha. Has multiple restrooms , on the other side of the hill they have a boat storage area , along with beautiful waterfront houses. Multiple people in the surrounding area constant foot traffic & cars are always passing through. Great spot to get away and just chill out with the kids or by yourself ! I've always seen dogs here on the streets not sure if they allow them near the beach. Hopefully you can make some great memories here ! It's a beautiful place hope you enjoy! Thanks for reading hope this helps !
Saturday, 2/06/2021 - Accidently found this little hidden beach called Keller Beach. No beach like Southern CA, but still a cute, small, quiet beach with benches/tables, a BBQ grill, open bathrooms that is fully stocked and cleaned, and a beautiful park on the other side. Nice place to take a stroll to get some fresh sea air. People were very nice. Some has masks on, while others did not. Seeing little children play together and people happily enjoying themselves was so beautiful. Got to enjoy today's CA winter weather in the Bay area in this sunshine and got my Vitamin D in finally!
Went on a Morning Hike today Gorgeous love Keller Beach view! Saturday morning hikes are the best they are hardy any people early in the mornings around 8am! Easy trails and the hike up is not long at at but for-sure you break a sweat! There are no restrooms up on the hill so make sure to use the restroom at the park area. #SelfCare
A fun local spot, affording one some sun and meditative lapping waves. Local little secret here. 9 times out of 10, I do hear a lot of Spanish. There are almost always families present. Personally, I love it and speak the language, but it's not necessarily an environment that all may find "fun".
Perfect place to relax! You got it all from swimming, hiking, and picnic. Best place to watch the tides and sunset. Come take care of your mental health and destress at Keller's Beach!
Keller Beach is a quiet, tucked-away spot right next to the tunnel in Point Richmond. A beautiful stroll down the hill leads you to the sand, and this time of year the hillside is full of bright yellow wood sorrel, one of my favorite things to see. On a clear day, you can catch a tiny glimpse of the Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. There's a picnic and BBQ area, a rocky stretch for tidepool exploring, and usually plenty of street parking. No dogs allowed, but the vibe is friendly and neighborly. Peaceful, scenic, and a perfect little spot to unwind. read more
2 years ago
I found this beach during covid , it became me and my daughter and my friends way to get some air sometimes . It's a really small beach . Sometimes it's no one there sometimes it can be crowded . It's a hit or miss . It says no dogs and no smoking and no drinking but nobody abides by the rules . I have however seen people atleast clean up after their dogs . They have a bathroom and a rinsing station as well as a table area with a grill . Overall I have no complaints . It's just a small little beach . read more
Talk about a small beach!! This beach is at Point Richmond, and is also connected to Miller Knox Regional Park. Hidden is a good word for this place, because it's right next to the tunnel. But you do get some good views of the Richmond Bridge and the bay. And there are picnic and BBQ areas all around also. This beach definitely has the low key feel, but you can tell that the locals pack this place on sunny weekends or holidays. I got here on the tail end of a few BBQs going on. But, this is, without a doubt, the smallest beach that I've been to!! read more
No dogs allowed. That means you Wrinkles!! Dogs allowed on the Miller Knox Shoreline - just not the small sandy part here - known as Keller Beach. With all the red algae and dead fish I was curious if there was anything to be seen here. Everything was clean and nothing like what happened in Lake Merritt. Some picnic tables and lots of areas to hang and enjoy the bridge views. Maybe during the heat wave you stayed indoors - well, yesterday was a great opportunity to get outside again if your very furry and tend to overheat. Parking along the main road. No issues. Probably a very underrated beach. Some lucky people have single family homes that overlook the area up the hill a bit. Wow - that would be a great place to live. read more
Such a peaceful little beach! Who knew that a hidden gem like this would be tucked away in Point Richmond?! It's a beach but not the kind of beach that you'd find in Marin or Pacifica. This is what you'd call a local beach. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a true coastal beach. But what it lacks in beauty, it makes up for in character. It's super secluded with great views of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge. This beach also connects to Miller Knox Regional Park which has some nice walking trails, picnic areas, and recreational space. This beach does have a small picnic area, but there's only a few tables. You can either park on the side of the road or at Miller Knox. I stopped here to have lunch after hiking a few trails nearby. I was shocked to see virtually nobody here on a late Saturday afternoon. It was super relaxing and peaceful. It was a cloudy day but the peacefulness is what made it so enjoyable for me. Plus, I saw so many cute little squirrels. The squirrels run rampant here. Just keep an eye on your food because they're pretty fast. I did see one couple who were actually in the water, so I guess it's swimmable. This is more of a beach that I'd admire from afar, personally. It's nice to have a local beach around that doesn't require me to cross over a bridge. Really happy that I stumbled across this gem. read more
This is truly a hidden Gem. It was our first time here and we were shocked by how beautiful it is. Ocean view, nice trails, lake for the ducks. :0) There was a nice old tunnel that led us to this gorgeous view. It was the perfect weather also. While the inland was in their high 80"s, here it was low 70's. What's ready good about this place is.......There's hardly anyone here. During this pandemic, it's probably the most important thing to consider. Today, parking was not a problem. The place is huge that even if there is a large crowd......there's enough space to social distance. The road is narrow after the tunnel, but if you continue to follow it after the park, it will take you to place we're you find it gorgeous to live in. read more
Weow! So sad I didn't discover this place earlier! Usually, when my friends and I think 'beach' or 'large body of water', we think of San Fran, but we never thought about areas in the Richmond. Prior to deciding on a beach to go to, I researched which areas had the best air quality on the Purple Air website. With the 2 large wildfires burning in the North Bay and South bay at the time (8/29/2020), the quality of the air was moderate to unhealthy in the Bay Area. There were a few places with acceptable AQ; Richmond and San Rafael. I typed in beaches on yelp and a few popped up. It was either Mcnear's or Keller beach. My friends and I wanted a spot to chillax, eat and watch the sunset. Keller Beach seemed like the perfect place for that and it was much closer to home! My friends and I drove here after getting food in Berkeley (15 min drive). We parked up top along the road and we walked down from where you see a telephone booth (across from the tunnel). We passed by a few benches and tables and there's also a restroom off to the side. Walking further down the steps, we ended up on the beach which is quite small, but pretty damn mighty. There were a few people hanging out by the water and it didn't smell of smoke one bit, only of kelp and seaweed! We posted up with our beach mat near a grassy patch close to the water. It was a little chilly on a Saturday night, so we brought blankets to insulate. The views of the ocean and sky paired well with my boba and sushiburrito I had. You can see part of the Golden Gate Bridge and to the far left you can see the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The best part was the sun beginning to set. We didn't get to see it fully set due to the clouds but the sun cast a warm orange glow over the clouds; it was so serene and tranquil. It was a great spot to recharge, reset your mind and be at peace with nature. As the sun was setting, a group of about 20 people begin to gather near us. It seems we had gotten caught up with a night swim meet up. My friends and I didn't really test the waters but I overheard from a swimmer that the water was actually warmer than the air. Some were in regular swim suits and others were in wet suits. It was a cool being able to watch the swimmers challenge themselves to swim out to the bay and come back. I would love to come back here on a warmer and clear day to see the sun set over the water again and maybe even explore the Point Richmond area a little more. Highly recommend this hidden gem!! read more
Beach? Umm no But its an amazing place to go chill at with a large group, go trailing your dog and even spend time with your significant other there I don't see if you wanted to be romantic. The backdrop is gorgeous. Homes on the hillside are very picturesque. The bridges are beautiful to look at and of course the skyline of the beautiful San Francisco. It has a lot grass area. It has a lot of trees. But also a lot of open space to where you can literally play football read more
A nice local spot!! I brought my preschooler last weekend for about an hour. He had fun playing in the sand and building sand castles. Quite a few families were there too. Plenty of parking on the street, with a short walk down to the beach. I appreciate that this local spot does weekly water testing. read more
4 years ago
Simply Breathtaking the view of the Golden Gate Bridge! Really nice place for family gatherings Awesome sunset views read more
A little piece of heaven in Point Richmond. Its a small beach but still perfect for family BBQs, picnics, and beach days. Love coming out here. There's even a little walking trail alongside the water. Look out over and see the city, a glimpse of Golden Gate, and the bridge to Marin/San Rafael. I'm so glad the Point Richmond has continued to keep up this wonderful nature spot. It adds to the gem of this little town. So come out to relax, have fun, and get a sweet tan. Oh and bring a jacket. It's windy over here no matter what the temperature! read more
5 years ago
Used to visit as a child with my family and I have great memories here ! Usually pretty cold but the Bay Area doesn't have many beaches so we appreciate the ones we do have haha. Has multiple restrooms , on the other side of the hill they have a boat storage area , along with beautiful waterfront houses. Multiple people in the surrounding area constant foot traffic & cars are always passing through. Great spot to get away and just chill out with the kids or by yourself ! I've always seen dogs here on the streets not sure if they allow them near the beach. Hopefully you can make some great memories here ! It's a beautiful place hope you enjoy! Thanks for reading hope this helps ! read more
Saturday, 2/06/2021 - Accidently found this little hidden beach called Keller Beach. No beach like Southern CA, but still a cute, small, quiet beach with benches/tables, a BBQ grill, open bathrooms that is fully stocked and cleaned, and a beautiful park on the other side. Nice place to take a stroll to get some fresh sea air. People were very nice. Some has masks on, while others did not. Seeing little children play together and people happily enjoying themselves was so beautiful. Got to enjoy today's CA winter weather in the Bay area in this sunshine and got my Vitamin D in finally! read more
6 years ago
Went on a Morning Hike today Gorgeous love Keller Beach view! Saturday morning hikes are the best they are hardy any people early in the mornings around 8am! Easy trails and the hike up is not long at at but for-sure you break a sweat! There are no restrooms up on the hill so make sure to use the restroom at the park area. #SelfCare read more
6 years ago
A fun local spot, affording one some sun and meditative lapping waves. Local little secret here. 9 times out of 10, I do hear a lot of Spanish. There are almost always families present. Personally, I love it and speak the language, but it's not necessarily an environment that all may find "fun". read more
6 years ago
6 years ago
Perfect place to relax! You got it all from swimming, hiking, and picnic. Best place to watch the tides and sunset. Come take care of your mental health and destress at Keller's Beach! read more
4 years ago
16 years ago
When I moved up to San Francisco to attend Grad School, I suffered from extreme withdrawal pains from going to the beach. Particularly in the summer, my heart cried out to swim-in real ocean (or bay) water! But there was a solution to my malady-Keller Beach in Pt. Richmond. My best friend at the time had purchased a beautiful home overlooking San Francisco Bay in Pt. Richmond. When I would come over for a visit, we would take walks all along the Bay front and I noticed the waders and families congregating at Keller Beach as we passed by. One warm day I ventured down to check it out and was utterly charmed by the secluded yet cozy beach. At high tide, there was not much beach to hang out on but people would put their towels down on the rocks and still enjoy the fresh salt air and passing boat traffic. Eventually I got the courage up to walk out into the Bay and actually got deep enough to swim some. It was no Olympic-style swimming but it was pleasant enough to cool off and get a little exercise. Kids seem to love Keller Beach and rightly so. It is the perfect family beach-with calm waters and easily accessible. Caution: there are no lifeguards. But also above the beach is a nice little area with a kid's playground, public restrooms, small parking lot, BBQ's and a couple of picnic tables. I am so grateful that I found out about Keller Beach-it is a priceless jewel along San Francisco Bay. It made Grad School bearable and I would take my books and camp out for the day at Keller. It's nice that right through the Western Drive tunnel, there is the quaint town of Point Richmond-with lots of dining opportunities and cool sandwich shops to grab some food at! All you San Franciscans can now just forget about shivering it out at Ocean Beach or even Baker Beach! Come on over to the East Bay and find out what a real beach is! read more
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Our favorite place to see sunset every Sunday! Some people was swimming and was enjoying barbecue. This is not so big beach but we love this place. Quiet and cool! Point Richmond is also not so big town but it has nice cafe and restaurant! read more
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The place have a nice view of the sunset and some people fish here. It's good if you want to walk with your dog and usually some families stay in the place for eat a picnic read more
8 years ago
Very nice place very relaxing vibes good place to spend your day would go back if closer but def worthy of the trip and beautiful sites read more
4 years ago
It's a cute local beach. I wish that the community took better care of it. It would be nice if someone could remove the majority of the bark and weeds from the sand. Also, it would be nice if people could stop littering. Hopefully, the City of Richmond will start taking better care of these hidden and rare gems that add beauty to community. read more
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