Albany Beach, Beach in Albany, California, US

Albany Beach is a wide sand beach on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Albany, California, backed by low dunes. It forms part of Albany Waterfront Park, across from the Albany Bulb and Golden Gate Fields racetrack.

The beach was transformed from a site with construction debris into a protected recreational space through major restoration work by the East Bay Regional Park District. This conversion allowed the public to enjoy the waterfront in its current form.

Albany Beach is a launch point for kayakers when the bay is calm and for kiteboarders when the wind picks up. Dog walkers and beachgoers share the sand, and the beach sits across from the Albany Bulb and the Golden Gate Fields racetrack.

The beach has a parking lot with about 40 spaces, some of which are reserved for visitors with limited mobility. The grounds are open from early morning to evening and parking is free for short visits.

A section of the beach is designated for kiteboarding and attracts athletes who prepare water sports equipment on site. This area is regularly used by local enthusiasts training advanced techniques.