Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline uinez Stra 780 680 Carq it C POMONA AR C QU Carquinez R I sights and sounds of tugboats along the waterway are a O NE C Z BENICIA Waterbird Year opened: 1989 Acres: 1,568 C K SC U ET E part of the charm of Carquinez Strait Regional Shore- M T N Regional I M B M C Shoreline Highlights: Hiking, biking, horseback riding, bird- IN L c D D. G . R R E line. No fishing license is required for fishing; striped 80 S W . NT S FRO K E ATER watching, 3.6 miles of paved bikepath. YW N W WATERBI Strait bass and sturgeon are caught from the pier. Note that AY R D . Did you know? In 1799 Spanish explorers named the UI M R dogs and barbeques are not allowed on the pier. JOHN M R ARTIN WAYD A EZ Regional Shoreline L Carquinez Strait from the Greek word for crab. PKWY. 4 H PA 680 A CH ECO M B HERCULES LVD WELCOME! B . Crockett Carquinez R Radke A Fees–There are no fees at Carquinez Shoreline. Please enjoy our Regional Parks safely, and help us protect Hills Strait Martinez, Crockett Regional Regional Martinez PINOLE VALLEY A 4 Regional V AV. and preserve your parklands by complying with park rules L Park Shoreline A H PACHECO

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D A A SAFETY and ETIQUETTE Reg. Preserve RD. E Y . L LE L I consists of open, rolling grasslands, wooded ravines, VA EZ V • Stay on trails. Taking shortcuts can be dangerous and CH A RAN Briones RD. L eucalyptus-shaded meadows, and river shoreline. TRO 0 1 2 3 Miles LE causes erosion. AS RD. Regional Y C Park The major plant communities are composed of plant • Wading and/or swimming in undesignated areas may be species typical of annual grassland, oak woodland, and dangerous and may harm the watershed. coastal scrub vegetation. Localized wooded communi- • Carry and drink plenty of water. Dehydration is a leading To Reach the Nejedly Staging Area: From Hwy. ties with oak and oak/bay woodland and buckeye can cause of injuries on the trail. 4 in Martinez, exit at Alhambra Ave. and turn north be found in protected east-facing slopes and ravines. • Be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. into Martinez. In downtown Martinez, turn left onto WILDLIFE The park’s grasslands provide habitat • Trails can be slippery, rocky and steep. Proceed carefully at Escobar Street, drive three blocks and turn right to western meadowlark, horned lark, house finch, your own risk. onto Talbart Street. Drive three blocks again and western bluebird, and American goldfinch. Valley oaks • Wildlife may be present on the trails at any time. Feeding or bear left onto Carquinez Scenic Drive. Drive to the offer nest sites for raptors, great horned owl, and barn approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal. Nejedly Staging Area entrance on the left. • Bicycles are permitted on designated trails only. Horses owl. Cooper’s hawks use the riparian ravines for nest- To Reach the Bull Valley Staging Area: From have the right-of-way on trails. Hwy. 4, exit at Cummings Skyway and drive north. ing. Mammals include the gray fox, mule deer, raccoon, • Keep the parks beautiful. Pack out what you pack in. eastern fox squirrel, and other species. Small rodents Turn right onto Crockett Boulevard and drive to RULES are prey to gopher snakes and western garter snakes. Pomona Street in Crockett. Turn right onto Pomona • Pets must be leashed 200 feet from any trail or park Street, which becomes Carquinez Scenic Drive. TOPOGRAPHY The parkland comprises 1,568 entrance. Pets must be leashed in parking lots, picnic areas, acres of bluffs and shoreline along Carquinez Scenic developed areas such as lawns and play fields, and on some Follow Carquinez Scenic Drive to the staging area Drive between Crockett and the hillsides overlook- trails. They must be under voice control at all times. entrance on the left. From I-80 in Crockett, exit at ing Martinez. The coastal hills rise steeply to 750 feet • The Eckley turf area is closed to horses. A special staging the Pomona St. exit (exit 27), turn left onto Pomona above Carquinez Strait. From the highest elevations, area for large riding events is located at Crockett Hills. Most and drive for about 2.5 miles to the staging area the view includes the marshland of Benicia State other trailheads are suitable for unloading horses, except on the left. Note that Pomona becomes Carquinez Recreation Area to the north across Carquinez Strait. those trailheads with only limited parking along road shoulders. Scenic drive as you leave Crockett. From along the Franklin Ridge Loop Trail and the • A state fishing license is not required when fishing from To Reach the Crockett Ranch Staging Area: Eckley Pier. Riding and Hiking Trail, hikers can see Mt. From Hwy. 4, exit at Cummings Skyway and drive • Swimming, wading, and other water activities are allowed Tamalpais to the west and Mt. Diablo to the south- north to Crockett Boulevard. Turn right onto Crock- on Bay shorelines. Swim at your own risk. ett Boulevard and drive to the staging area on the east. Looking south from this high point are the ridges • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at swim facilities, of Briones and Las Trampas Regional Parks. Eckley within 50 feet of roadways or parking lots, or in posted left, about 1/2 mile from Pomona Street in Crockett. Pier is accessible from the Bull Valley Staging Area. areas. Beer and wine are allowed in other areas of the From I-80, exit at Cummings Skyway and drive south- The trail network provides canyon views and park. Please enjoy your beverages responsibly. east to Crockett Boulevard. Turn left onto Crockett Short Michael ridgetop vistas. At the Bull Valley Staging Area shoreline, • State law requires that all bicyclists under age 18 Boulevard and drive to the staging area on the left. the remnants of a late-1800s brickworks, grain wharf, wear an approved helmet while riding on trails and and resort recall the historic character of the site. The roadways. Equestrians and bicyclists are also strongly encouraged to wear helmets at all times. Regional Park District • Smoking is prohibited, except in overnight campsites. 2950 Peralta Oaks Court, POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY...... 9-1-1 • Drones are prohibited. Oakland, CA 94605-0381 EBRPD HEADQUARTERS...... 1-888-327-2757 Visitors are responsible for knowing and complying with 1-888-327-2757 (1-888-EBPARKS) PARK OFFICE...... 1-888-EBPARKS, option 3, ext. 4514 park rules (Ordinance 38). See www.ebparks.org/rules. www. ebparks.org Rev. 3/17 TRS RELAY FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED...... 7-1-1 Nick FullertonNick FullertonNick S t r FISHING PIER WATERFRONT r q u i n e z a i t N. COURT ST. To 680 PARK C a City of Martinez PROSPECT AV. MARTINEZ ECKLEY PIER REGIONAL OV EZ ERLOOK . SHORELINE IN R NEJEDLY L 82 parking spots U .13 D Separate map .40 O STAGING AREA Q MANAGED FOR COURT O R E PORT COSTA 358 17 parking spots available 12 parking spots A 300P .27 K .21 ST.

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