Pinole is in the north of Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area in California on the southern shore of San Pablo Bay. Hercules is a suburban community next door.

Do

• 1 Fernandez Park, Old Town Pinole, 595 Tennent Ave, ☏ +1 510-724-9062. The City of Pinole hosts many community events at Fernandez Park and in Old Town Pinole. These include: Summer Sounds in the Park - free music (Thursday evenings July–August), Outdoor Cinema - free family movies (Friday evenings July - August), Halloween Carnival - a festive family Halloween event including a Haunted House, inflatables, games, pumpkins, food and music (the last Saturday of October), Holiday Tree Lighting Festival - a holiday street fair with entertainment, street performers, artisans, Santa's Village and the lighting the Pinole Christmas Tree. 

Buy

• 1 Trader Joes, 2742 Pinole Valley Rd, ☏ +1 510-222-3501. 

Eat

• 1 In-N-Out Burger, 1417 Fitzgerald Dr. 
• 2 The Pear Street Bistro, 2395 San Pablo Ave, ☏ +1 510-741-8875. 
• 3 Restaurante Due Rose, 1596 Fitgerald Dr, ☏ +1 510 223-5620. This is a great place to go if you want to stay local. It's basically the same menu you would find at higher priced Italian places. The dining room is basic, which is why the prices stay reasonable. The chefs are very friendly and willing to accommodate any food issues you may have. Desserts are great and try the lobster pasta! 

Sleep

• 1 Days Inn, 2600 Appian Way, ☏ +1 510-222-9400. 
• 2 Motel 6, 1501 Fitzgerald Dr, ☏ +1 510 222-8174, fax: +1 510 262-9435. 

Go next

Routes through Pinole

San Francisco ← Richmond ←

W  E

→ Sacramento