Albany Beach/Bulb

Charlie at Albany Bulb. Photo Credit: Ingrid Gordon

Behind Golden Gate Fields racetrack, Albany Beach offers one of the few locations where dogs can romp in the Bay. Consult a tide table when you’re planning your trip—at high tide, the beach is quite minimal. On the Neck (the path leading to the Bulb) and the Bulb itself, there are endless paths to explore. Some are wide and well maintained, others, especially trails winding through the underbrush, are quite rough.