Albany Bulb in Oakland

Our family enjoyed our walk exploring the Albany Bulb. The breeze was wonderful and the quirky art was a fun discovery along the way. Love the history of it being a dump at one point and then it was cleaned up, reimagined and now it’s a beautiful example of how we can undo our own mistakes. Def recommend! Super dog friendly.

Albany bulb is the site of an old landfill,that has since been reclaimed as a nature area, with stunning views of the bay and San Francisco. A waste metal sculpture park at the seafront is an excellent place for sunsets.

Special place to hike, people-watch, enjoy the landscape.. lots of interesting stuff to look at and different paths to take and the dogs love it too !

Great park for a short hike or dog walk. Lovely urban art and sunsets. Beach is nice for hanging out but peninsula is real attraction.

I love this place. I bring my dog and he’s able to run free off leash and meet other dogs. There are usually friendly people enjoying the area, and there are many cool things to discover. The views are great, but also the art pieces are so interesting. Parking is tight, though. On a nice day you may have to park down the road a bit, but it’s not far.

Good place for a walk. Its quite windy, but it offers great views of the Bay. And the wacky art made of found objects is kind of fascinating.

Really awesome trail that I visited to see the sunset! Remember to wear a jacket

I biked here with my family, had a lot of fun really cool art. Also a great place to walk your dog.

If I was with a big group of people I would feel safe. It looks to be interesting but it was too secluded for me to walk with my kids. We were visiting CA in July and wanted to do some short walks. It was pretty windy and chilly so I would check the weather and go with a group of people and I am sure it would be fun.

Nice place to walk around and enjoy the wind. A number of sculptures made of scrap materials are there to amuse you. And there’s a swing at the west end as well.

Off leash freedom for dogs, enough space to burn all the energy, and the landscape is never boring.

Very nice trails alongside the beach, but the water is not crystal clear (same as all others around the Bayand we won’t recommend this place if you want to swim. Not too crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Overall, we enjoyed the hike and appreciated various of art pieces. Will come back again with a jacket, shorts and t-shirt wouldn’t keep you warm.

A bit neglected park with lots of art installations in the bushes and graffitti on the rocks. Sticks out into the ocean and is cool when the rest of the land is hot. Often quite windy and the far tip seems a bit scary when no one is there and the paths get narrow, overgrown and windy.On the land side is a giant parking lot for the baseball fields. There is paid parking (when there is an event?), but you can find parking for free by going on further.There were some kite surfers in the bay which is nice to look at.

When its that hot in the Bay, the Breeze cools it down a good fifteen degrees.

Nice beach. So many dogs its like beach for dogs!

Beautiful park!This was initially a construction dump site until the mid 1980’s and now repurposed to a beautiful walking park.

Its so nice there. Went on a nice walk. Love that people bring their dog there and close to the water. Cant wait to go to their little beach.

Amazing place!! Don’t miss this for sunsetIt’s windy so come with warm dress

The perfect hike for the artistic spirit! We enjoyed this coastal stroll as we took in the reflective art pieces which bring peace of mind and heart! It was the perfect spot to take my family on a birthday outing after a lovely East Bay brunch. Heads up- the bathrooms were locked, and parking is a little tricky on Sundays.

I love this place exploring the ever changing art and beautiful landscape. Sunset views are amazing. Every visit I find a new view. The walk is mostly flat and lots of little places that lead off road. Gets busy during the day parking may be hard in the evening around the Golden hour Ive never had an issue find a spot. Dog friendly but some dogs are off leash so dog parents youve been warned. Theres a small beach at the entrance and a sweeping view of the Golden gate Bridge and San Francisco.

Really cool place to hike and discover a smorgasbord of art relics left behind when some very talented artists once made this place their home. Wear good hiking shoes, also some of the trails involve climbing & steep descents. Beautiful views of the bay. Your pooch will love this place and the adjacent dog beach. Parking lot tends to fill up fast.

Great place to relax! Very dog friendly. An ideal spot for an Irishman too.

I read about this place In a weekend magazine and was intrigued by the sculpture of the yearning woman. I had been around here before but until now, never ventured out thru the land to the waters edge.I was astounded at the amount of local art that was on display throughout what must have been 10 to15 acres. Paintings, sculptures, installations, poetry, "found" art. A treasure of creativity and expression ranging from meditating with nature to Black Lives Matter. The place pulsed with energy that drew you from one piece to another. Climbing the uneven concrete slabs painted to look like stars to a relaxing beach walk on the "yellow brick road", I lost myself for more than 2 hours in the magic of this place.There is no admission but the works on display rival any curated gallery. Do yourself a favor and take a stroll through the Albany Bulb and let yourself connect with the artistry and imagination you wont find anywhere else like this.

Nice walk along the bay with interesting art. Doggy enjoyed the walk, but didnt know what to think of the beach. I will bring him here again.

This was the most phenomenal experience Ive had in the area ever. Everyone there was super nice (especially the dogs), there were numerous art projects around and on the side of the trail, the sunset was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and the nature was just extraordinary. I will definitely go again and I hope everyone who gets a chance goes as well.

Dogs absolutely have a blast here. For hoomans, feels like a treasure hunt as you discover art pieces along the way while enjoying the city skyline views. Hidden gem!

My favorite place to go out here in the bay. So much to see, always something new as well. Just a great place to explore and walk around at

Pleasant. Kitschy. A bit sad homeless, urban art. Dog beach. Easy trails. Access to water.

I love going for a walk here at Albany Bulb. Consider wearing shoes that protect your feet. Also, if you like to take pictures...bring your phone/camera. Artists continue to create new art...new flowers pop up...the sky is always changing.Also, bring a light weight jacket. When I was here last, I found myself getting hot and taking my jacket off, and then a few minutes later cooling off and taking my jacket off.Thank you to the people who decided to make this a park! And thank you for keeper it a park for everyone to enjoy!!!

Very enjoyable place for the dogs, just bring your own water, unfortunately there is no water fountain for drinking or for rinsing the sand off.

"The Bulb" is increasingly popular for good reason but plenty of parking if you know when/where to go. Short jaunt to a 100+ meter beach with views extending from Port of Oak, BB, SF and the GGB. If you walk a bit, views continue north to Marin, Mt Tam, Angel Is, Alcatraz Richmond...and you get surprigly far out into the bay. Birders paradise.There are options to explore and even find solitude in this "clean", construction landfill that was home and refuge for those needing a free place to exist. The artwork that originated from these homesteaders pepper the strange landscape with new art added regularly.I wont spill all the beans on everything because surprise is the best part...you have to explore this unique spot

Very interesting place. A must see. Great walk and views. Art made of scrap from when it was maritime dump

Now that my 5yr old is sans training wheels, I’ve been looking for places where I can let little man practice his off road biking. On the single track he moves at a walking/jogging pace, which is perfect so as not to be an annoyance to hikers. Doesn’t hurt that he’s friendly and super cute. A handful of trails can get pretty gnarly with bare rebar, and broken concrete, but a little scouting and we are aces. Decent hill on the double wide gravel path was perfect for practicing descending and brake feathering, then a sprint to the beach.

This is is a great place next to the East Bays edge where you can go for a walk with the kids, dogs or even by yourself. There is a great dog beach, where some peeps even go for a swim.In the early 60s, construction debris, mostly concrete and rebar, was dumped in the area as fill. This is what created the Bulb.TIPS: Bring drinking water. Wear walking shoes. Wear sunscreen on exposed areas. If you love to take pics—make sure your device is fully charged.

Such a nice spot to hang out for an afternoon. This is an offleash park, dogs need to be under voice control. So expect to see many furry friends running around on your walk. A bike trail that runs along the bay brings you right here. Explore all the little foot trails and cool art, and have a dip in the bay to end your day.

Like an adult playground (although I’m sure kids like it too). Bring a camera and make some double exposures or be inspired by the creativity and surrounding landscapes. It’s a nice place to visit outdoors during the pandemic and fill a walk with thoughts or conversation. Probably a good date adventure, if you’re into that.

This place is one of my most favorite places in the entire Bay Area! Certainly a hidden gem, and one of the most unique places I’ve ever been to by far! Each time I go I always enjoy finding something new, and seeing the new graffiti that’s popped up! Let me tell you, if you’re visiting the Bay Area, or even are just a local and have never been here, this is no doubt a must see! Just please be courteous to the people who live there, and make sure you aren’t accidentally walking into their home!

Such a great area for walking while enjoying the water and some random art! There are a lot of neat little makeshift exhibits and creations throughout the trails. So many dogs out, too! There is some parking but it seems to get crowded, so earlier is better. Id be careful with kids since theres metal and rods sticking about. Great, fun place overall.

Extremely cool place to take kids to explore or walk your dog. Albany beach is attached and dogs are allowed there as well. There are excellent views and the weather is usually great, def check the bulb out!

Beautiful place to walk by the water. Tons of art exhibits with diverse messages and mediums. Amazing views of the city if you go on a clear day. Dog friendly!Can be very windy so bring a light jacket.

The Albany Bulb is as much an outdoor modern art museum as it is a place to go for a walk. There’s a fair amount of graffiti of varying quality scattered about, but I was most impressed by the sculptures on the northern end of the bulb. Recommend sturdy footwear, as there are many opportunities to scramble a bit, and some of the works are close to the waterline that shifts with the tide.

4 stars for the cool driftwood sculptures. Itd be less otherwise, as for the walk/hike itself is just a mount of broken concrete everywhere with mostly terrible graffiti all over the place. Trees are spray painted. Essentially everything that paint could stick on, it is on. Theres also a ton of political messages everywhere, your typical progressive talking points.

A beautiful place with a really cool mix of nature and man made aesthetics. Constantly changing, so you never know what to expect. A good place to leave wacky things you dont know what to do with but which might spark wonder for someone else. Its fantastic for exploring, making art, or a casual walk.

“Exploring the art in Albany Bulb was fun for one day trip since I’m living not too far from Oakland City.It is dogs friendly, and popular spot to explore (though there’s not enough parking space).A lot of great graffiti artists, wildflowers , pretty cool urban art towards to the end.It has many miles of hiking trails. ( I hiked a little over 2 miles).Hiking along with Albany Beach is very peaceful, I was able to see Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and much much more.I left a lot of footprints at the trail, and took home a lot of pictures.I will comeback when I’m in Berkeley.”

An amazing resource to the dog loving community! A great beach where dogs can run and play on the shore-line. We enjoyed the art filled trails and swung on a few rope swings along the way. This was a fun place to explore. Will definitely be coming back soon!

Incredibly strange, beautiful, and truly unique. It gets decently creepy at night, but definitely give this place a visit to see how the nature has grown back since the 1983 closure of this old dump site. So fun!

Beautiful experience! Incredible views of the SF bay, buildings, bridges, skyline,fog banks, and shorelines. A wide variety of plants and wildlife inhabit, and visit this park. This island spit, or Bulb, is a perfect example of what kind of creative solutions can be thought of and brought to life in order to resolve the issue of "what to do with all the debris from a natural disaster"...in this case, the massive bay area earthquake of 1989. The Albany Bulb is a mostly cement, pieces of roads, and solid metal debris landfill from the 89 earthquake. Dogs, families, walkers, wagons, bicycles, and indie film stars all welcome here, even off leash. There are incredible works of art made from debris, driftwood, and natural surroundings along the trails, and hidden amongst the trees. An off leash nirvana for your wave loving, ball chasing, outdoor canine enthusiast. Your teens and toddlers will love the soft sandy shore area. Wear layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a good brim hat to avoid feeling uncomfortable on your adventure. Be sure to bring a leash!

Its coming into its own, bit by bit with newly added restrooms, some pavement and a restored beachfront. Otherwise l, its a nature reserve right out of a post apocalyptic movie with sculptures everywhere built from locally sourced construction dump materials. There are many birds big and small and this is a paradise for dog watchers, artists, friends and wanderers that are not afraid of fringe before it goes mainstream.

Awesome place to go for a walk and check out the sunset. If you get in the right spot, you can watch the sun go down directly between the pylons of the Golden Gate Bridge. Lots of salvage art and graffiti to check out. Great views of the bay, east to west.

Absolutely gorgeous at sunset, great photo opportunities. There are many cool sculptures (and even buildings), and the bushes have a nice scent. If you’re into climbing on rocks, this is your place. My dog loves it.