Richmond Annex is the southern gateway to Richmond, a pocket of tree-lined streets where everyday conveniences meet bay breezes. Bordered by El Cerrito and Albany within Contra Costa County, the Annex puts residents close to San Pablo Avenue’s cafes, Central Avenue retail, and shoreline views just minutes away. Local advocacy is strong through the Richmond Annex Neighborhood Council, which helps keep traffic calming, beautification, and community events on the neighborhood agenda.
Getting around is easy. The El Cerrito Plaza BART station and frequent AC Transit lines offer car-light commuting, while cyclists appreciate the Ohlone Greenway connection and access to the Bay Trail. Weekends often lead to waterfront wanderings at Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, one of the region’s most beloved open spaces, and to nearby Marina Bay for marina paths, public art, and breezy sunset walks.
Families value the area’s schools served by the West Contra Costa Unified School District, with neighborhood favorites such as Mira Vista K-8 and the well-known El Cerrito High. Housing here spans early- to mid-century single-family homes and tasteful updates, with a friendly, low-key energy that makes block-by-block living feel personal. City services, parks programming, and permitting resources are easy to navigate via the City of Richmond.
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