GO! NORTHSHORE TRAIL GUIDE TO DINE, DRINK, STAY, PLAY & SHOP!

Land in NorthShore on the Bay! With Beautiful views of the shoreline along San Pablo Bay & the Carquinez Strait waterways 50+ Restaurants and Cafes and 90+ ways to play!

Dine & Drink

Happy Ramen & Sushi

1907 San Pablo Ave, Pinole 510.255.3888

Cafe Tapioca

1581 Sycamore Ave #9, Hercules: Wonderful breakfast & lunch sandwiches (get one on a croissant or bagel!), fresh donuts and pastries daily, coffee, boba drinks, juices, and much more. Fans rave about the warm welcome from the owners and staff! Daily 7a-7p. 510.799.4154

The Dead Fish

20050 San Pablo Ave, Crockett: Dungeness crab, prime rib, pastas, and skillets. Great outdoor seating! Bar and private room available. Try one of their specialty cocktails in the bar looking out at the water. Lighted outdoor patio. Daily 12 noon-8:30p. 510.787.3323

Won Thai Cuisine

844 Willow Ave #A1, Hercules 510.799.6800

Cabalen Filipino Cuisine

1572 Sycamore Ave #F, Hercules. Filipino Cuisine. Weekend breakfast. They keep it fresh with great discounts an hour before closing. M-F 9:30-5; Sa&Su 8a-4p. 510.799.6783

Jumping Spoon

1375 Sycamore Ave, Hercules: Korean Cuisine. M&W-Sa 11a-8p; Su 12noon-8p. 510.417.2603

Chang Thai Cuisine

2229 Dover Ave, San Pablo: Try their Papaya Salad, Spring Rolls or Thai Boat Noodle Soup. Daily 11a-9p 510.235.9999

La Strada

2215 Church Ln, San Pablo: North Beach vibe; Italian comfort food. Classic cocktails. Featuring 10 California wines. Great service. Large patio dining space w/heaters. Try the Ciopino or Veal Marsala. M-F 11:30-9p. 510.237.9047

D’s Giant Burger

358 Parker Ave, Rodeo: Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner in a friendly, laid-back family oriented 50’s diner-themed restaurant for over 40 years. Featuring Super Omelettes & Western Cheeseburger. Beer, wine, mimosas. Preserved as a historic building w/Elvis & Crow painting on the exterior. Private event space for 35. Outdoor dining available. M-Sa 8a-7p. 510.799.0800

Leila by the Bay

1991 Railroad Ave, Hercules: Healthy, fresh (homemade from scratch) California cuisine, from Blackened Salmon to Shitake Mushroom Risotto, you?ll wish you could order everything! Full bar, draft beers, artisanal cocktails & wine menu. Bottomless Mimosa all day F-Su. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Outdoor dining patio with romantic SF Bay view. M-F 11:30a-2:30p; HH 3:30p-5:30p; 4:30p-9p; Sa & Su 9-2:30; HH 4p-5:30p; 4p-9p. 510.741.5580

Shop Local!

Crockett Fiber Arts Studio

1322 Pomona St, Crockett: Classes in all things fiber arts, knitting, spinning, yarn, crochet, weaving, felting. 1-on-1 instruction by arrangement. Friendly & relaxed atmosphere. Th-Su 11a-5p. 510.455.9028

Holm Patches & Hats

513 1st St, Rodeo 510-799-4656

Theatre of Dreams

11 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa. Assortment of whimsical, handcrafted decor items, wares & gifts. F-Su 11a-5p. 510.787.2164

Gallerie Valerie

628 2nd Ave #203, Crockett: Art Gallery & Exhibitions. 510.990.2505

The Trend Area

2352 San Pablo Ave, Suite B, Pinole. T-shirts, vintage collection, print on demand custom printing, consignment shop. Tu-Sa 12noon-5p. 510.275.9412

Port Costa Mercantile

17 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa: Hats, antiques, soda fountain & treasures waiting to be found. F & Sa 11a-9p; Su 11a-5p. 510.691.8038

Four Fools Winery

13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo: Wine bar & tastings overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. Stunning sunsets! Bring a picnic! Event venue w/full kitchen & band stand. Fri. 3p- 8p & Sa-Su 1p-6p. Call ahead for Food Truck schedule. 510.978-9705

Funky Frog

1314 Pomona St, Crockett: Handmade Gifts including jewelry, baby gifts, crochet, t-shirts; carrying Crockett Souvenirs, Pepper Jelly, helium balloons. Th-Sa 12noon-6p; Su 1p-5p. 707.479.2427

Lety’s Flowers

1500 Sycamore Ave #B11, Hercules 510.964.4681

Flowers Fresco

628 2nd Ave #204, Crockett: Floral arrangements, fresh bouquets, and locally grown houseplants. A wide selection of botanical goods and live plants. Personalized service for special occasions. Th-Su 12 noon-5p. 510.505.2600

Stay & Play

Foxboro Park & Tennis Courts

1025 Canterberry, Hercules

Fernandez Park

595 Tennent Ave, Pinole

Franklin Canyon Golf Course

Hwy 4, Hercules: 18 Hole par 72 facility with a full size driving range & stocked pro shop. Canyon Grill and Tap House w/12 beers on tap. Event venue. 510.799.6191

Alvarado Adobe Museum & Blume House Museum

13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo 510.255.7488

Pinole Art Center Gallery

1360 Fitzgeral Dr, Pinole: Pinole Artisans provides an exciting forum to promote the arts, bring the art community together, and host exhibits, talks & classes related to the arts. A welcoming, peaceful space features dynamic new shows by emerging & established local artists every 2 months. Variety of fine art, jewelry & crafts attracts a worldwide audience. W-Su 12noon-4p. 510.724.2008

Epperson Gallery

1400 Pomona St, Crockett: Ceramic Arts Gallery showcasing exhibits of the works of well-known Bay Area and Northern California sculptors and potters. A big bright environment to enjoy the ceramic art of the region. Gallery also hosts workshops and events. Fun, friendly, educational. Founded in 1996. Located in historic downtown Crockett and home to 7 artist studios. F-Su 11a-5p. 510.787.2925

Carquinez Model Railroad Society

645 Loring Ave, Crockett. 510.787.6703

Duck Pond Park

997 Sycamore Ave, Hercules

Pinole Dog Park

1263 Adobe Rd, Pinole

Refugio Valley Park

1515 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules. Playground, tennis courts.

Frog Pad Park

1000 Willit St, Hercules: Children?s playground; strolling path.

AMF Bowling Alley

1580 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole. 510.724.9130

Alexander Park

Rolph Ave & Pomona St, Crockett

Crockett Historical Museum

900 Loring Ave, Crockett. 510.787.2178

Carquinez Toy Train Museum

645B Loring Ave, Crockett. 925.228.7233

Four Fools Winery

13 Pacific Ave, Rodeo: Wine bar & tastings overlooking the beautiful San Pablo Bay. Stunning sunsets! Bring a picnic! Event venue w/full kitchen & band stand. Fri. 3p- 8p & Sa-Su 1p-6p. Call ahead for Food Truck schedule. 510.978-9705

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