Guidebook for Albany
Food Scene
Sadly, Royal Cafe and the Albany Twin movie Theater have closed
Renee's Place
1477 Solano AveDelicious organic Chinese and an elegant feel.
Family friendly, high quality neiman ranch burgers, milkshakes, and curly fries
71 locals recommend
Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers
1600 Shattuck AveFamily friendly, high quality neiman ranch burgers, milkshakes, and curly fries
Café Raj
1158 Solano AveDelicious Indian, 3 blocks away
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StSolid pizza, 3 blocks away
Eunice Gourmet Café
1162 Solano AveRoyal Cafe
811 San Pablo AveDoes the beauty of brunch need explaining...
Flowerland Nursery
1330 Solano AveYour favorite coffee among your favorite botanicals
Ocean View Brew Works
627 San Pablo Avecute local join with outdoor seating (3 blocks away)
Drinks & Nightlife
Club Mallard
752 San Pablo AveA cozy cocktail bar one block down, with a great taco truck outside.
45 locals recommend
Hotsy Totsy Club
601 San Pablo AveA cozy cocktail bar one block down, with a great taco truck outside.
Ivy Room
860 San Pablo AveA little music, a little cozy drink
Hal's Office Coffee
1207 Solano AveCoffee and wine bar
Shopping
Trader Joe's
225 El Cerrito PlazaForget something. El Cerrito plaza has Ross, Starbucks, Barnes and Nobel, Daiso, Marshalls and CVS. Plus local favorites like an Anime store
Ross Dress for Less
Forget something. El Cerrito plaza has Ross, Starbucks, Barnes and Nobel, Daiso, Marshalls and CVS. Plus local favorites like an Anime store
Entertainment & Activities
Rialto Cinemas Cerrito
10070 San Pablo Avewhen movies go better with beer and pizza
Landmark's Albany Twin
1115 Solano AveArtsy movies a few blocks away
Albany Bowl
540 San Pablo AveAlbany Aquatic Center
1311 Portland AveSwimmers unite! One visit pass available. Check for updated hours regularly
Parks & Nature
Memorial Park
1325 Portland AveSwimming pool, kids climbing structures, tennis courts
Hiking, lake for swimming, steam trains for kids, merry go round, little farm for seeing animals...
23 locals recommend
Tilden Nature Area
600 Canon DriveHiking, lake for swimming, steam trains for kids, merry go round, little farm for seeing animals...
Stinson Beach
Gorgeous mile long beach, 1 hour away
Point Reyes National Seashore
Sweet town with lovely beach hikes
Mount Tamalpais
A mountain of redwoods. Muir woods is located here.
Kids LOVE seeing the animals and parents love time in the woods
38 locals recommend
Tilden Little Farm
1500 Canon DrKids LOVE seeing the animals and parents love time in the woods
Stinson Beach
Tilden Steam Trains Parking
fantastic outing for kids - ride on real trains through the woods
Memorial Park
1325 Portland AvePlayground and open fields - 15 min walk.