Discovering Port Costa

The quaint town of Port Costa is perfect for a relaxing day trip. Surrounded by rolling green hills, the Carquinez shoreline, and boutiques, there's plenty to see and shop. Start your adventure with brunch at Bull Valley Roadhouse. The restaurant uses spectacular, locally sourced ingredients and also makes a delicious craft cocktail. After you've had your fill, set off to explore the peaceful shoreline dotted with fishermen and spectacular skipping rocks — I finally learned how to skip rocks here! The water is so calm and quiet, you can easily sit here for hours relaxing with a book or just spend some time catching up with friends. Feeling a shopping itch? Stop by the Village Haberdashery for vintage one-of-a-kind hats, steampunk goggles, wooden puppets, and carefully curated second-hand clothes. A short drive away is Eckley pier where you can find more fishing spots (we witnessed a man hooking a small shark!), hiking trails, and open space to picnic. 

The Village Haberdashery is filled with finds, like vintage furniture and cool hats — I walked away with a nice wool hat, seen below.

An abandoned brick building at the Eckley pier.