Albany is a city located in Alameda County, California, United States. It is situated on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, just north of Berkeley. Albany is a small and friendly city with a population of approximately 20,000 people as of the 2020 census.

Albany Beach is a sand beach located in Albany, California on the east shore of San Francisco Bay. The beach is part of Albany Waterfront Park. It is located across from the Albany Bulb and Golden Gate Fields racetrack. It can be accessed by the Racetrack shuttle from North Berkeley BART station.

Mad Mark’s Castle is a glorious achievement, a hand-built faerie castle made of scavenged rebar, concrete and plaster that stands proudly atop the Albany Bulb in San Francisco Bay, offering a fantastic view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Albany Hill Park rises 338 feet above sea level and is a local landmark. The park is open space except for the pleasant eucalyptus tree lined rustic trail.