'''Albany''' is a city in Alameda County in the Bay Area in California.
Get in
Both [http://www.flyoakland.com/ Oakland International Airport] ({{IATA|OAK}}) and [http://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International Airport] ({{IATA|SFO}}) have Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations. Take the Richmond Line to to the North Berkeley or El Cerrito Plaza Station. If traveling by car, take the Albany exit (Buchanan Street) from Interstate 80 or Interstate 580.
Because the cities and towns on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay all butt up against each other and function as one large metro area, it's likely that you will also visit Albany's neighboring East Bay towns, such as Berkeley, Emeryville, El Cerrito, and Richmond, so much of the information about getting to those places also applies to getting to Albany.
Get around
See
'''Albany Bulb'''. Now part of the Eastshore State Park system, this reclaimed landfill is home to trails with views of The City and the bay, sea birds, as well as tons of crazy urban junk art. Try not to disturb the illegal residents in their tent camps hidden off the smaller trails. Might not be safe after dark. Park at or ride bikes to west end of Buchanan St. Free.
Do
Albany Twin Theater. 115 Solano Ave.. 1 510 464-5980. This classic movie theater features first-run independent films.
Buy
Solano Avenue. etween The Alameda and San Pablo Avenue. ttp://www.solanoave.org/saa_directory/directory.html. Interesting shops, restaurants and cafes on a pedestrian-friendly street. The blocks near San Pablo features many kid-focused shops.
Eat
Walker's Restaurant & Pie Shop. 491 Solano Ave.. t Curtis. 1 510 525-4647. A country-style cafe featuring formica tables, "home-style" cuisine and 40+ flavors of delectable pie.
Nizza La Bella. 27 San Pablo Avenue. ear Washington. 1 510 526-2552. ttp://www.nizzalabella.com. u-Th 5:30-9:30pm F-Sa 5:30-10:30pm. Sophisticated French bistro. Interesting salads, perfect steak frites (request their sublime home-made aioli for your fries), and interesting, stiff cocktails.
Drink
Club Mallard. 52 San Pablo Ave.. t Washington. 1 510 524-8450. This popular bar has an eclectic ambiance and a mixed clientele. There are pool tables upstairs and down, along with a tiki patio.
Hotsy Totsy Club. 01 San Pablo Avenue. otsytotsyclub.com. AM-2AM. heap. Classic american dive bar, active since 1939.
Sleep
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