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!

Bobbie Macs BBQ

601 2nd Ave, Crockett 510.722.3127

Revival Coffee

1 Rolph Park Dr, Crockett 510.939.1556

El Cuscatlan Restaurant Bar & Grill – San Pablo

14350 Laurie Lane #A, San Pablo 510.680.5245

Kimchi House

2400 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Korean BBQ. Bento boxes, KoreanFried Chicken, Vegetarian options, Yukgaejang is a favorite. Outdoor seating.M-Tu 11:30a-8p; Th-Sa 11:30a-9p; Su 11:30a-8p 510.283.5678

Teaspoon

1360 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole: Infused teas, Boba, milk teas, fruitsmoothies. Try the Taro Lover and the Mango on Fire! Daily 11a-9p510.283.5066

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

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

Genki House Sushi

1581 Sycamore Ave #8, Hercules 510.245.1581

Dream Bowlz

2525 Bayfront Blvd #F, Hercules: Delicious & nutritious superfoodbowls & smoothies infused with house-made Dream Moss sea moss gel.Try the Solarplexus Smoothie! You will also find crystals and gemstones inthis neighborhood favorite. Tu-Sa 9a-5p; Su 9a-3p 510.283.5145

Nick the Greek

2700 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole 510.275.9937

Yumy Gurt

2701 Pinole Valley Rd #E, Pinole: Frozen yogurt, ice cream, fruitsmoothies, boba milk & fruit teas, blended ice coffees.Daily11a-9:30p 510.758.4878

King Valley Tea House

795 Fernandez Ave, Pinole 510.724.1668

Four Corners Pizza & Pasta

628 2nd Ave, Crockett: Fans like their cheesy garlic bread & their crispy pizza crust. M-F 10:30a-10p; Sa-Su 11a-10p 510.787.7203

Pear Street Bistro

2395 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: California Cuisine restaurant and lounge. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Brunch with endless Mimosas! Featuring Lomo Saltado & Bistro Burger; Hand crafted cocktails from spirits personally hand selected from all over the world. Ask the mixologist for details! Check out Pear Street on KQED?s Check Please! M-W 11a-10p; Th 11a-11p; F/Sa 11a-12a; Lounge HH daily 3-7p (excludes holidays). 510.741.8875

Sue’s Place

2265 Pear St, Pinole: Comfort Food with a twist. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. Try the Steak Salad or Brisket Sliders. Sa-W 7:30a-2:30p Th/F 7:30a-8p. 510.779.1921

Ristorante Due Rose

1596 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole: Fresh baked bread, pastas and desserts. Su-Th 11:30a-9p; F-Sa 11:30a-10p. 510.223.5620

Famiglia Italian Restaurant

812 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Traditional Italian cuisine and brick oven pizzas.Su-Th 11a-9p; F-Sa 11a-10p. 510.283.5971

Sabor Latino 17

2511 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Traditional Mexican Cuisine. Tasty Tacos, Burritos, Tortas, Guaraches & Sopas. Platos Mexicanos with a variety of meats & seafood including Barbacoa. Breakfast & Espresso. Daily 10a-7p. 510.283.5647

By 2 Bionicos Yahualica

2049 23rd St, San Pablo: Crepes and cakes. Natural juices, fruitsmoothies, snacks, shakes & malts. Snow cones, paletas and lots of othertreats! Daily 8a-8p 510.307.5006

Sukies Country Kitchen

2400 El Portal Dr, San Pablo 510.233.5856

Starbread Bakery

13501 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo 510.233.2300

Zaiqa Indian & Pakistani Cuisine

848 Willow Ave, Hercules: Delicious dining/banquet room/ takeout. Modern interpretation of classic dishes. Fresh ingredients. Vegetarian options. Clay Oven Bread, Seafood, Tandoori & Curries. Su-Th 11a-9p, F/Sa 11:00a-10p. 510.313.0697

The Red Onion

2870 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole: Kick back & enjoy a burger or breakfast in this Best of the Bay awarded restaurant. 10% discount when you mention the Trail Guide (excludes specials)! Family & dog friendly. M-F 9a-10p; Sa/Su 8:30a-10p. 510.758.9462

Fire Wings

1424 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole: Variety of classic, dry rub & fusion flavors. Wings, Chicken Sandwiches & Strips. Su-Th 11a-10p; F-Su 11a-11p. 510-630-1144

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

Sharetea

3700 San Pablo Ave #2, Hercules: Sharetea is a quality boba shop that uses real tea and ingredients imported from Taiwan. Featuring a full selection of bubble tea flavors

Tandoor

2554 Appian Way, Pinole 510.222.3663

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

Tachikawa

632 San Pablo Ave #E, Pinole 510.964.0478

China House

1971 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Mandarin & Szechuan Cuisine. Classic lunch and dinner favorites. M-F 11:30a-9:30p. 510.741.8788

El Sol Restaurant & Catering

224 Pacific Ave, Rodeo: Serving up a variety of Mexican comfort dishes including tamales, rellenos, enchiladas, fish and prawn plates, burritos, tacos & daily specials. Try their Mondo Special, Diablo enchilada burrito sauce, and tiger prawn salad! Beer, wine & sangria. M-Sa 10:30a-8p. 510.799.7070. Also at 101 Park Pl, Pt. Richmond. 510.260.0163

Powder Keg Pub

2132 Railroad Ave, Hercules: Comfort pub food served by friendly staff in a small, relaxed environment. $1 oysters Monday and Thursday nights; Prime Rib Tuesdays; Great salads and sandwiches. Vegetarian options. Daily Drink specials and Sunday Brunch menu. Outdoor patio seating. Su 10a-4p; M-Sa noon-7p. 510.724-7300

Sala Thai

Naan Stop Kabob

1511 Sycamore Ave #K, Hercules: Gyro and wraps, salads and Falafel, Tandoori, charcoal grilled Kabobs, combo plates, breads, and Bakhlava. A father and son team serving up a legacy of homemade recipes in the Bay Area for 20 years. Using only the highest quality, zabiha Halal-certified meats. Vegan options. Tu-Su 11a-8:30p. 510.948.8260

East Bay Coffee

2529 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Coffee, espresso, chai. But not just acoffee house! Specialty burgers & Tapas. Bar menu w/everything from wine& beer to hand-crafted martinis & Mai Tai’s. Non-alchoholic cocktails. Art,music, events. Daily 7a-1p; Tu/W 4-10p; Th-Sa 4-11p 510.964.7827

Happy Wok

677 Parker Ave, Rodeo: Mandarin cuisine. A local favorite. M-F 11a-2:30p & 4:30p-8:30p; Sa 12-2:30 & 4:30-8. 510.799.1448

Crockett Cocina

1207 Pomona St, Crockett : Burgers, sandwiches, tacos, burritos.Fish & Chips, Cioppino, pastas. It’s the hot bread for us! Full breakfastmenu. Beer, wine & Micheladas. M-F 11a-8p; Sa 9a-8p; Sun 9a-2p; HHSu-Th & holidays 4p-7p; Breakfast Sa/Su 9a-2p 510.619.4995

Pinole Pizza House

620 San Pablo Ave #A, Pinole: Gourmet pizzas from classics tocreative. Calzone, pastas, lasagne. Options for gluten-free, vegan and Halal.Salads and desserts. Daily 11a-10p 510.994.7999

JK Cafe

1300 2nd Ave, Crockett: Coffee, breakfast bagel and croissantsandwhiches. Menu of 20 lunch sandwhiches. Boba milk teas, fruitsmoothies including watermelon, taro and lychee. Hot and iced espressodrinks. M-Th 7a-5p Sa 7:30a-3p 510.787.3340

Flippys Café

240 Parker Ave, Rodeo: Old-school diner experience. Sit at thecounter or a booth. Fans will tell you this is the best breakfast in town! Trythe Country Breakfast or french toast. Sandwiches & Burgers. GrilledSourdough. Soups & salads. Kids menu. Tu-Su 6a-2p 510.799.4400

Dynamite Donuts

3700 San Pablo Ave #4, Hercules: Donuts of every flavor & colorincluding Ooh-bae, Horchata Hour and …Unicorn Poop! Try the Cronuts – across between a croissant and a donut. Breakfast sandwiches, hot & icedcoffee. M-F 5:30a-7p; Sa 6:30a-7p; Su 6:30a-6p 510.275.3945

Yummy House

2300 El Portal #F, San Pablo: Sushi Rolls, Sashimi, Nigiri, VegetarianRolls, Ramen, Poke, Teriyaki. Lots of appetizers! Daily11a-9p 510.778.1876

Thai Spice

2701 Pinole Valley Rd #B, Pinole 510.669.9108

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

1358 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole: Frozen yogurt, freshly-made waffle cones, toppings (including bursting boba and mochi). Real ingredients & healthy options. Pro-biotics. rBST free. Dole Pineapple Floats, Froyo Cakes, edible arrangements, beverages. Fun kids play area w/chalkboard, fireplace, outdoor seating. “We make you smile.” Daily 12noon-9p 510.223.7696

Warehouse Café & Bar

5 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa: Eccentric and entertaining atmosphere.Healthy cuisine. Pizza, burgers, pastas, chowder. 250 beers! Shoot some pool,watch the passing ships and train. Live music calendar. M-Th 1p-12a; F12p-2a; Sa/Su 10a-2a; Prime Rib F/Sa; Kitchen hours vary. 510.787.1827

Finas Pizza

1890 23rd St, San Pablo: Pizza including Asada & Al Pastor pizzas.Loaded fries. Weekday lunch Acai Bowls & sandwiches. Desserts, milk andgreen teas w/boba & toppings. Service-oriented for over 40 years & 2024Business of the Year! M-Th 10a-9p; F 10a-10p; Sa/Su 11a-10p 510.235.8686

Lucia Craft Sandwich

611 2nd Ave, Crockett: Daily 9a-5p. 510.722-3018

The Bull Valley Roadhouse

14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa: Farm Fresh American fare. Artisanal cocktails. Try the Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken! Th 5p-9p; F 5p-10p; Sa 4p-10p; Su 10:30a-2:30p brunch 4p-9p dinner; W 5p-10p Dram Shop bar service only. 510.787.1135

Happy Ramen & Sushi

1907 San Pablo Ave, Pinole 510.255.3888

Bear Claw Bakery & Café

2340 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Homemade pastries, cakes and breadbaked on site; sandwiches on fresh baked bread; homemade pizza andpanini. Espresso, wine & local craft beers on tap. M 7a-2p; Tu-F 6a-6p; Sa7a-2p; Su 8a-1p 510.724.3105

El Cuscatlan Restaurant Bar & Grill – Hercules

848 Willow Ave #A, Hercules: Salvadoran cuisine. Known for theirCarne Asada & Yuca Frita con Chicharrón. M 10a-8:30p; Tu-F 10a-8p;Sa/Su 10a-9p 510.313.0654

Sugar Toof by Sunflower Bakery

1500 Sycamore Ave, #B3, Hercules: Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, tarts, Filipino & Italian treats, breads. Try their Caramel Cake and Cupcakes! Tu-F 8a-5p; Sa 9a-6:30p; Su 10a-4p. 510.669.5609

Thai Lao

1581 Sycamore Ave #2, Hercules: BBQ, curries, soups, noodles &Lao. Try the Papaya Salad! Fish and seafood, satay, wings. M-Sa 11:30a-3p& 5-9p 510.327.4097

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

Taqueria La Cocina

1418 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole: Mexican fare. Taco Tuesday streettacos. Elote Cup. Fresh fruit, tamarindo, Horchata & tea drinks. Breakfastmenu. Try the Todos Locos! Daily 11a-10p 510.275.3984

Taqueria San Juan

13501 San Pablo Ave., #C, San Pablo: Mexican Grill. Burritos, Tortas, Tostadas, Tacos, Salads, Gorditas, Quesadilla, and more. Breakfast served all day. Featuring Molcajetes. Su-Th 9a-9p; F&Sa 9a-10p. 510.965.9745

Willow Garden Chinese Restaurant

844 Willow Ave #A-8, Hercules: Soups, clay pot, seafood, Mu Shu,along with standard Chinese fare. Lunch specials. M-Sa 11a-9p 510.799.0778

Mely’s Cafe

13501 San Pablo Ave #B, San Pablo: American/Italian restaurant with casual friendly atmosphere. Try their Benedicts and Seafood Pasta. T-Su 9a-1:30p; 3:30p-9p. 510.609.8212

Royal Indian Restaurant

13112 San Pablo Ave #B, San Pablo: North Indian food. Friendlyatmosphere. Try the chicken Tikka Masala, goat and lamb curries. Naan,Briyani. Veg & vegan options. W-M 10a-9p; Buffet 11a-3p; HH 4-7p 510.250.7778

Kinder’s Meats, Deli, BBQ

3600 San Pablo Ave #1, Hercules 510.724.2332

El Palenque Grill

1439 23rd St, San Pablo 510.374.6570

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

The New Deli

624 San Pablo Ave, Pinole 510.724.5335

Warrior New York Pizza

687 Parker Ave, Rodeo: NY Style Pizza, pasta, fresh salads and more. Try the Calzones. Dough and sauce made fresh from scratch every day! T-Th 11a-9p; F 11a-10p; Sa/Su 12noon-9p 510.369.0696

Passionate Feast

1314 Pomona St, Crockett: Vintage Delights, collectible to quirky? you?ll find something unique! Art Deco, MCM, & Shabby Chic Dinnerware; jewelry, cards, prints, books, and more! Th- Sa noon-6p, Su 1p-5p, or by appt. 510-982-6652

Theatre of Dreams

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

Dynamite Pets

2162 Railroad Ave, Hercules: Pet Grooming, Pet Treats & Toys. T/W & F/Sa 11a-5p. 510.283.6788

Le Fleur D Floral & Wedding Design

1375 Sycamore Ave, Ste 150-A, Hercules: Same day fresh flower delivery, Wedding & Events consultant. M-F 10a-6p; Sa 10a-3p. 510.275.9529

Garden of Gems

668 Quinan St, Ste 100, Pinole: Diamond and gemstone, silver and gold jewelry in a friendly no-pressure environment. Jewelry repair, custom design. Family owned since 1998. Enjoy their curated gift store. W-Sa by appointment. 510.741.5400

Plantwell Trading Co.

2174 Railroad Ave, Hercules: Variety of Health & Wellness products

Second Avenue Skate and Thrift

726 Second Ave, Crockett. Fun skateboard & thrift shop! Curatedthrift/vintage clothes, skateboards & skate gear. M-Th 11a-6p; F-Su 12-7p510.455.0415

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

Vintage T-Shirt Shop

19 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa: Vintage t-shirts. F/Sa/Su 11a-5p510.691.8038

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

Sugar City Pet Supply

1308 Pomona St, Crockett: Tu-Sa 10:30a-7p 510.722.3084

The Cat Vintage

720 2nd Ave, Crockett: Fun neighborhood favorite! Antiques,furniture, vintage clothes, art, collectibles. F 12-6p; Sa 11a-6p; Su 11a-4p

The Treasure Hunt

1195 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: Explore for antiques, knick-knacks, 2ndhand kitchen & household items, toys & more. F-M 12-6p 510.506.1680

Bella Galleria Di Valona

Find treasures at reasonable prices at this Art & Collectibles Gallery. Highlighting regional artists & craftspeople with an eclectic collection. Award winning paintings. Jewelry. Art Classes. Friendly, helpful teaching style. W-Sa 11a-4p. 510.787-9834

Compulsive Peddler

2 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa. 510.965.5941

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

Stanford Botanicals/Good Vibes & Wellness Shop

1191 San Pablo Ave, Pinole: From healing chakra bracelets to allnaturaldog shampoo, you’ll find wellness for people and pets! CBD Wellnessproducts, pet treats/pain drops. Jewelry, candles, coffees & cookies. W-F 12-6p;Sa/Su 12-5p. Elevate Healing B12/B12 Fat Burner shots 1st/3rd Sa. 925.437.7111

Baron’s Boardwalk

5 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa. 510.331.7291

Carquinez Model Railroad Society

645 Loring Ave, Crockett. 510.787.6703

Hercules Dog Park

190 Turquoise Dr, Hercules

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

2525 San Pablo Dam Rd, San Pablo: Free Wifi, prkg, bus & fitness centers, sauna, service animals allowed. Refrigerator/ microwave. Comp. Continental Breakfast. Jacuzzi Suites. 8 min drive to Berkeley Marina & 1 min to SP Lytton Casino. 510.965.1900

Pinole Community Players

601Tennent Ave, Pinole

Bay Front Park

1 Tennent Ave, Pinole

Carquinez Toy Train Museum

645B Loring Ave, Crockett. 925.228.7233

Davis Park

14401 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo: 2 playgrounds, a creek with abridge, barbecue pits, bench tables shade trees, parking lot, jogging path.2 Regulation League size baseball fields with lights. Soccer field &basketball court.

Shoreline Park

1000 Tug Boat Ln, Hercules: Playground along the Bay Trail.

Alvarado Adobe Museum & Blume House Museum

13831 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo 510.255.7488

Let’s Paint Bay Area

527 Second St, Rodeo: Paint parties at their studio and in areaestablishments focused on fun! Schedule varies. 707.297.5597

Foxboro Park & Tennis Courts

1025 Canterberry, Hercules

Alexander Park

Rolph Ave & Pomona St, Crockett

Fernandez Park

595 Tennent Ave, Pinole

San Pablo Lytton Casino

13255 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo: Open 24/7. 510.215.7888

Refugio Valley Park

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

Pinole Valley Park

1270 Adobe Rd, Pinole: Wooded creekside park featuring sports fields, a skateboarding area, a dog park & a playground.

AMF Bowling Alley

1580 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole. 510.724.9130

Railroad Park

Corner of Santa Fe & Railroad, Hercules

Frog Pad Park

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

Crockett Hills Regional Park

1300 Crockett Blvd, Crockett 510.544.3122

Duck Pond Park

997 Sycamore Ave, Hercules

Crockett Historical Museum

900 Loring Ave, Crockett. 510.787.2178

Refugio Valley Tennis Courts

1324 Refugio Valley Rd, Hercules

John & Jean Knox Performing Arts Center

2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo. Where drama happens on stage at Contra Costa College. Instructors are part of the professional theatre world. Performances throughout the year. 510.215.4136.