A pleasant walk next to the bay.

Location: Martinez Regional Shoreline

» Official Trail Map: Good map showing various trails. Also see Text section of the map.

Trailhead: Parking lot close to intersection of Joe DiMaggio Drive and N Court St.

Route: Walk along an unnamed trail that parallels N Court St. Go all the way to the fishing pier. Then follow Duck Pond Trail until it meets Pickleweed Trail. Cross the "Arch Bridge" and follow Pickleweed Trail until it ends in the east, next to a railway station. Follow Pickleweed Trail back to the Parking lot at the intersection of Berrellesa St and Embarcadero. There is a bridge over Alhambra Creek (bridge is not drawn on trail map) that takes you back to the parking lot.

Location: 7 N Court St, Martinez, CA 94553 . Parking area is visible in Google Maps if you zoom in sufficiently.

Directions: Directions from I-680 North go through many streets. It is best to study Google Maps.

Google Maps:

Parking Fees: None (last visited: August 2011)

Capacity: Dozens of cars may be parked inside the park.

Latitude: 38.024881     Longitude: -122.138051