Sunlit hillsides with pine trees overlook a calm blue bay, with the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge stretching across the right side and Mount Tamalpais rising in the distance. A small lagoon and grassy parkland sit below the viewpoint under a clear, bright sky.

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

Richmond, CA

A 307-acre regional park at Point Richmond combining hilltop views, a sandy beach, and lagoon. The Nicholl Knob summit at 322 feet provides panoramic views of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge, Angel Island, and Mount Tamalpais. Historic railroad tunnels and remnants of the Santa Fe Railroad are found along the trails.

Photography Guide

Best Time: golden hour
Crowds: Quiet
Shot Types: landscapewidedetail
Best Seasons: springfallwinter

Practical Tips

Free parking at the Dornan Drive entrance. Hike the Nicholl Knob trail for the best elevated views; it's a short but steep climb.

Is it a good day to go?

7-day outlook

Mild, dry days with light winds are the most comfortable for a visit.

Forecast by Open-Meteo. Verdicts weigh the forecast against the conditions that suit this spot.

Gallery

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Architecture

Richmond, CA

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

A National Historical Park preserving the history of Richmond's Kaiser Shipyards and the World War II home front. The Craneway Pavilion and remnants of the shipyard infrastructure line the waterfront. The Rosie the Riveter Memorial along the Marina Bay shoreline features an art installation with steel and landscaping.

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Waterfronts

Richmond, CA

Point Isabel Regional Shoreline

A 23-acre shoreline park at the edge of Richmond offering views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco skyline, and Angel Island. It is one of the largest off-leash dog parks in the nation. The mudflats and shoreline attract shorebirds and provide foreground interest for Bay photography.

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Parks & Wilderness

Berkeley, CA

Cesar Chavez Park

A 90-acre waterfront park on the Berkeley Marina peninsula built atop a former landfill, offering 360-degree views of the Bay, San Francisco skyline, and Golden Gate Bridge. The park is popular with kite flyers due to consistent winds. A network of trails circles the grassy hilltop.

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