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.

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!

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.

Great spot for off leash dog walking. Theres a paved path, multiple dirt trails, and a cove/beach area for the dogs to run and swim. We like it better than point isabelle because the beach is nicer and the park generally is not as crowded. Weve been going here for years and its always a favorite for me and my pups!

“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.”

Amazing!!! A mystic spot, fo sho. I practiced my dance and meditated for an hour or so, creative magic abounds in the east bay and this place is a power vortex!

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.

Couple of interesting trails leads to weirdly beautiful art pieces in the park!

Albany Bulb is a fascinating but also sad place. The art work you see was mostly created by the self-governing homeless group who constructed shelters and art out of found materials. The city of Albany made them all leave but their art remains. There is two hour parking available and a public restroom at the entrance. Paths wind through the Bulb with stunning views of the Bay.

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.

I love this place, there is so much art to see and amazing views of the water and bridges. Some of my favorite art pieces are toward the far end where there are quite a few trash people not to mention the graffiti fort and the driftwood bench. There really is so much to see and some of the best art is off the main trails

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!

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.

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!

I love this place its so peaceful and have alot of diffrent paths so dont get lost because it will confuse you becaus eit has so many diffrent paths but its worth gettting lost its so manybhidden jewels and art everywhere i cant wait to take my kids next time it was so beautiful....

Got a dog you wanna take for some romps? This is an excellent stop! Art in the wild and pups on the loose! Eddie gives it 5 stars!

One of my favorite areas to go for a walk. Super scenic and lots of cute doggos also enjoying a walk.

Super sick adventure spot, weather is usually pretty cold and windy. But you can check out all the old sculptures left there by previously homeless living there.

Loved It, From The Beach To The Trails, Had A Good Time...

Its changed a lot to reflect a more affluent patronage. But its still the bulb and Ill always love it.

Weird, quirky, locally significant site.Youll find a small but quiet beach with good waves, and some rambling trails dotted with interesting graffiti, random art, and evidence of architectural elements discarded after the earthquake. This former landfill was once home to an encampment whose occupants built a somewhat primitive (but very artistic) community of houses, prior to shutdown by local authorities. A few of these small, colorful buildings are still standing, and youll stumble across remnants of various unsanctioned artworks if you wander around for a bit.Awesome for a laid-back day hike, though its been a bit crowded since COVID lockdown began. Parking is very limited - carpool if possible, and be prepared to walk a ways to get to the shoreline. Wear good closed-toe shoes, as there is rubble and rebar everywhere - and bring a jacket. Its very windy, even on sunny days.

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!

We went today for our first time. The whole family was in love with everything it had to offer. The art, trails, views, and the small beach area . Kids and dogs enjoy swimming in the coved beach area. The dirt trails were easy to walk for all ages of the family. Only down side is the parking is VERY limited. We will be back to visit soon. We had a lovely day in the Bay

Small beach and trails around the area with great views of the Bay.

Cool place to take a walk and enjoy some art. Very dog friendly.

Cool place by the bay. Had a great evening walk. Bamboozled by the artworks around.

Great place for an easy hike. Great views. My dog loves it here

Loved the trails.. too many big dogs off leash.

Beautiful, artistic place! You‘ll find sculptures, mosaics and graffitis.

Great place to relax! Very dog friendly ;)

Cool place to wander around or post up under a tree and chill out

Great spot for a sunny afternoon walk, lots of art to explore.

Beautiful place for short walk or hanging out by the water. Limited parking and a bit crowded. Can be very windy too

I love this place. So much fun, quirky art and its so easy to add a small piece or signature to help make your own small mark

Always interesting art to see in all the nooks and crannies of this former industrial dump. As stuff deteriorates, it gets replaced by new stuff.

Isolated, great scenery, sea breath.... nice trail.

What a find! The artwork here is one of a kind and its a pretty large space to explore. Loved seeing the city and sunset from here

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.

This place is an artists paradise! The trails are great and spray paint art is everywhere. This place is amazing and full of a lot of hidden sculptures and benches. The view of San Francisco is also simply breathe taking.

This is a nice dog park, lots of places to adventure. Ive been here countless times and I still havent been down some paths. Lots of graffiti on the rocks and such but the downside is that it is a dump in some places. Overall a nice place!

Homeless no longer camp here but many art works remain. Great views of the bay. Nice place to walk the dog though much foxtails.

Better than the Whitney Biennial

Nice place with many installation art works. Beautiful view to see the SF city. Got a wrong pair of shoes so my toes are suffering.

I enjoy going out to Albany Bulb for some sunshine and a walk. Great views, flowers, things to see like kitesurfing....

Sitting on top of a old landfill you will find the Albany bulb. It is a little hidden gem that offers a beautiful trail over looking San Francisco and the bay.

Post homeless encampments Bulb. Lots of dogs, most on-leash. Main paths wide and easy to walk - compact earth & gravel. Lots of puddles after rains but not too muddy. Shoreline walks are muddy at low tide with lots of loose rocks and flotsam. Water breaks are Rocky and navigable at low tide but slippery. Lots of large art objects. Lots of wading birds. One and half hours for complete circumnavigation including water breaks.

Hidden treasures everywhere!

Today was super windy. Every time I come here to walk it has added improvement, like a bathroom yet still no drinking fountain but plenty of dog poop bags at every crossroad path. Great for all ages and dogs

You can see fantastic creations from the garbage taken out of the ocean.

Its good place for dogs, nice nature for short walks. There is awensome view on city and bridge. Water is not that clean...Sand on the small beach is good for bearfoot walk.

One of the most special places by the water in the East Bay

An amazing example of nature reclaiming a piece of land. Amazing sculptures made from found objects, a labyrinth, the ruins of a castle, and so much more! I see something new each time i visit!

Albany Bulb is pretty great! There are always lots of pups here, especially when you first enter the park by the beach. After that, there are plenty of different trails that break off and it is nice to walk around in some peace and quiet and check out the cool art. Me and my dog love it here!

Great for a walk with dog and a sunset. Nice little sandy beach.

How did I not know this was here!? Great place to come and relax. At night time, you can relax by the beach and start a fire. The art installations and short trail also makes for a great hike with friends. Definitely a gem of the Bay Area!

Pretty sweet all in all, beach, free parking, accessible, off leash dogs, views and art everywhere. Hidden lil spots are the best part they are everywhere on the point, like the castle and the hit club house (hidden toke spot in the middle of some Phoenix date palms. Lots of area to explore and terrains to traverse, even better if you have a bike or off road Segway.

The seedy element is all but gone. Nice place now.

Nice place to visit for a nice walk and look at graffiti and sculptures.

Magical place with urban art... great for walking around

Such a funky place, - a great dog walk spot or a place to just explore and be outside. Lots of graffiti art, woodart and just junk-art. Totally fun spot to bring visitors, too!

Great place to explore and bring your dogs

If you like wild art, come here.

The best place ever. Easy hiking. Beautiful art. Beautiful scenery. I absolutely love it!

This is a very interesting place for a little hike and break from the city. Definitely not your typical, managed park Theres a small beach and, while we were there, lots of off leash dogs (with their humans nearby) were enjoying the water and sand. Theres a trail along the water which starts off on an even surface but has various offshoot paths over rocks. Wild blackberry bushes were full of sweet fruit in July. In several places you can see a variety of ad hoc art in the form of sculptures and graffiti. It could be described as a hidden treasure and I would recommend allowing 1 to 2 hours to explore. Wear good shoes.

Very cool park that used to be a landfill. Great views of San Francisco if the sky is clear, and the artwork around the park is very unique.

Great place for Positive stuff

Great place for a walk or run. Blackberries are currently in season and plentiful on the bulb!!...almost a year later, and this just gets better. In late December 2018 the beach was improved and the park keeps improving. A curious and interesting development at the far north-west beach; some creative installations, a little unsettling maybe, but well worth seeing. Also, at the end of the bike trail, near parking a new restroom has been installed for our convenience.

Perfect dog walker area, loads of paths to explore and amazing scenery

Love walking around . relaxing and interesting views

Fun trails. Great views of the bay. Pretty windy and lots of rubble.

Haunting, beautifully gritty. Heartfelt art and triumphant nature.

Tranquil and picturesque location for walking and reflecting.

It’s a good place to relax and have a view of san francisco and golden gate bridge.But unluckily the weather was foggy and can’t see Sanfrancisco and golden gate bridge at all this time.

Could be better if people didnt trash the place

Nice trails. Great place to bring dogs. Beautiful view

Really cool art to check out, fun place to explore or have a picnic

Great place to walk your dog off leash. Its a bit less busy than Point Isabel and the terrain is more interesting.

Best place to take dogs off leash in the East Bay. A beach. Trails. Fun art work. Its got it all

It was awesome

Great park to get away

Beautiful park for runners and dogs.

Nice for an evening walk.

This is the nicest garbage dump I have ever visited! A fun place to hike, and a paradise for your dog.

Amazing experience!

So much gorgeous Art!! A very refreshing and beautiful walk, I skipped a concert to explore more!

Great public art to explore!

Nice place to visit

A hidden gem of a place to explore Bayside in the East Bay. The art is eclectic and fabulous.

The ONLY dog beach that I know of in the East Bay. I miss living within walking distance, but we get there when the dogs need a bath.

Unique. Go explore! Dogs are welcome and run freely.

Drift wood art, a secrets box, and aweaome graffiti

I love this spot. I catch shark, bat rays, and stipe bass out here.

First time here. Amazing views great recycled material sculptures great place to walk a short trail

Great place for a adventurous hike great artwork and a place to be free

Lots of birds and flowers, great view of The bay.

Very beautiful place

Picnic on the waterfront, its all good!

Albany Bulb is a really cool and fairly easy walk. The walk offers a constant view of the bay, some beautiful vegetation, and some pretty impressive abstract artistic structures made from the driftwood, trash, and leftover construction materials. I would say it is one of the nicest walks in the area due based on the views it offers it doesnt require more than a couple of hours at most. It is a dirt trail, so the art pieces are not really accessible, but the path between Albany beach and Albany Bulb is.

Public art nice people good dogs