
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
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