Recreation and Culture
Albany is located in the center of almost any desired form of recreation and culture available. With San Francisco to the west and Berkeley to the east and south, theaters and museums of all types are only minutes away. In addition, professional and college sports activities abound throughout the area.

Within Albany itself, Golden Gate Fields, one of the largest thoroughbred racetracks in the United States, draws its participants from throughout the entire Bay Area. Throughout Albany, but especially on Solano Avenue, there are sidewalk cafes, as well as numerous full-dining establishments that offer everything from simple fare to a variety of international dishes.