Richmond, Industrial city in San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Richmond extends along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, with industrial zones, residential neighborhoods, and waterfront areas at 14 meters elevation.
The city underwent rapid expansion during World War II as four shipyards operated continuously, increasing the population to 120,000 residents by 1945.
The Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park maintains exhibits and buildings that document the role of women workers during World War II.
Richmond provides direct access to public transportation through BART stations, connecting residents to San Francisco, Oakland, and other Bay Area locations.
Point Molate operated the last commercial whaling station in the continental United States until its closure in the mid-twentieth century.
Location: Contra Costa County
Inception: 1905
Elevation above the sea: 14 m
Shares border with: Tara Hills, Pinole, El Cerrito, Albany, San Francisco, San Rafael, San Pablo
Website: https://ci.richmond.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 37.93583,-122.34778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23
Chevron Richmond Refinery
4.2 km
SS Red Oak Victory
3.8 km
Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
4.6 km
Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant
2.9 km
Lafayette Reservoir
10 km
East Brother Island Light
8.1 km
San Pablo Reservoir
5.9 km
Berkeley Rose Garden
9.3 km
Richmond Inner Harbor
3.8 km
Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park
3 km
Albany Hill
5.9 km
Winehaven
6.4 km
The Plunge
3.4 km
Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
5.4 km
Sala House
6.1 km
Wapama
3.7 km
Blake Garden
6 km
Tilden Park Merry-Go-Round
9 km
Sikh Center of San Francisco Bay Area El Sobrante
3.8 km
Northbrae Tunnel
8.3 km
Kaiser Richmond Field Hospital
1.6 km
Regional Parks Botanic Garden
10.3 km
Point Richmond Historic District
3.5 km
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley
6.1 km
Golden State Model Railroad Museum
3.9 km
Hotel Mac
3.9 km
Bernardo Fernandez House
9.5 km
Albany Beach
5.9 kmReviews
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