Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Richmond, CA
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.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- golden hour
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- landscapewidelong-exposure
- Best Seasons
- fallwinterspring
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