Antioch (California)

Antioch is in eastern Contra Costa County in California.

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An introduction to Antioch (California)

Antioch is one of the oldest towns in California. It was established in 1850 by two brothers, William and Joseph Smith, who named the town Smith's Landing. In 1851 and the town's new minister persuaded the residents to change the name of the town to Antioch, for the Biblical city of Antakya|Antioch, Syria. Antioch is the 270th largest city in America.

Travel to Antioch (California)

Travel by vehicle to Antioch (California)

Highway 4 runs through Antioch and splits near the Antioch Bridge, becoming Highway 160 north towards Sacramento while staying Highway 4 south for the route through Brentwood (California) | Brentwood, eventually leading to Stockton (California) | Stockton. Tolls for the bridge are collected for northbound traffic and there are 5 exits going East and 3 exits going west on Highway 4. Thit is the primary route between the Antioch and the rest of the Bay Area, which leads to heavy congestion during commuting hours in the morning and early evening.

Renting

With Antioch's considerable sprawl, vehicle rentals are the most convenient form of transportation for visitors. Local companies tend to offer better prices, but national chains might be more convenient as far as return policies and hours

By subway

BART 1600 Slatten Ranch Road 37.9965532,-121.7813522 Approach from Hillcrest, just North of Highway 4, E of Hillcrest Park & Ride - Connections from Antioch to the majority of Contra Costa County, to Oakland (including Oakland International Airport) and the rest of the East Bay from Richmond (California) | Richmond to Fremont and San Francisco and the Peninsula (Bay Area) | Peninsula as well as the far northeastern reach of Silicon Valley, at a cost between $2 and $4 each way. Note that there is an extra $5 added to any fare beginning or ending at SFO.

Travel by train to Antioch (California)

Amtrak serves Antioch with its San Joaquin train between Oakland and Bakersfield, via Fresno. Antioch Station GPS 38.017768,-121.816186 is at 100 I St and there is no ticket booth at the station and other amnestis are limited.

Transportation in Antioch (California)

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Tri-Delta Transit buses serve the area; pretty much all bus lines will take you to the BART in Pittsburg. County Connection bus #930 goes to Walnut Creek. The main streets are Hillcrest, Lone Tree, Somersville, A Street and James Donlon. These streets can pretty much take you anywhere you need to go in Antioch.

Best way to travel in Antioch (California) by a Taxi

Taxi service is available, but on a much reduced scale as compared to major city's, but you won't be able to hail a cab; it is necessary to call and arrange for a taxi to pick you up. Rates are fixed by city ordinance and do not vary among companies.

What to See

Antioch Historical Society Museum 1500 W. 4th Street 38.0163823,-121.8266566 On the north side of the curve, where W. 4th becomes Auto Center Dr ☎ +1 925 757-1326 Opening Hours: W, Saturday 1PM Monday - 4PM Free An impressive collection of art and photos and memorabilia from all throughout Antioch's history. Each section focuses on a particular subject, such as the impressive collection of school items and memorabilia from Antioch and Deer Valley High Schools and the movie projector and the posters associated with El Campanil. Located in what was originally the first high school constructed in Contra Costa County, this site is registered with the National Register of Historical Places.

Antioch/Oakley Regional Shoreline Bridgehead Road At Wilbur Ave 38.0186488,-121.750944 Use Bridgehead Road, parking is near the turn where Bridgehead goes under Highway 160 and the Antioch Bridge - Opening Hours: Daily 5AM Monday - 10PM A 550-foot pier provides access to great fishing in the San Joaquin River.

Black Diamond Mines Regional Park 5175 Somersville Road 37.9594258,-121.863384 Extreme South end of Somersvile Road, South of James Donlon Blvd ☎ +1 510 544-2750 +1-888-327-2757 (option 3 extension 4506) Opening Hours: Seasonal hours - check website Parking and dog fees, seasonally The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve includes the remains of several coal mines and the sites of five long gone coal mining towns (Nortonville, Somersville, Stewartville, West Hartley and Judsonville). You can visit the mines in the area some offer tours and visit the Rose Hill cemetery.

El Campanil Theatre 602 West 2nd Street 38.0171286,-121.8143246 Corner of West 2nd Street and G Street ☎ +1 925 757-9500 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM Monday - 2PM, 1 Hour before performances The historic El Campanil Theatre opened on November 1, 1928 in downtown Antioch. It now presents a wide variety of entertainment opportunities.

The Cannery Lady 38.017723,-121.816725 Near Antioch Amtrak - Statue of lady working at a cannery, marker has a history of the early canneries in Contra Costa County.

Muslim Travel Tips

Antioch Public Fishing Pier Near I Street Pier 38.0182502,-121.8142231 Just E of Riverview Lodge and I Street Pier, North of Walden Plaza - A place where a lot of local residents come and fish; there are no entrance fees and plenty of parking.

Antioch Marina 5 Marina Plz 38.0200559,-121.8203005 Northernmost end of L Street ☎ +1 925 779-6957 Opening Hours: Daily 8AM Monday - 5PM See website for pricing Great scenery and a very nice quiet place for walks. Has very nice rates at the marina and nice place to start out your day out on the San Joaquin River.

Antioch Skatepark 4701 Lone Tree Way 37.9648544,-121.7700201 Behind the water park - Opening Hours: Daily 7AM Monday - 8PM Free A concrete, city-built skatepark for skateboards and rollerblades, free to all bikes are not allowed inside, bring water as there is little shade and it gets hot in the summer.

Antioch Waterpark 4701 Lone Tree Way 37.9655675,-121.772786 Light blue buildings in Prewett Park ☎ +1 925 776-3070 Opening Hours: Seasonal Check website A waterpark that is fun for people of all ages, has a variety of slides and pools.

Contra Loma Regional Park & Swim Lagoon 1200 Frederickson Ln 37.9725031,-121.821747 West end of Frederickson at Contra Loma Blvd ☎ +1 925 757-0404 +1-888-327-2757 Opening Hours: Seasonal - see website Seasonal - see website A man made lagoon where swimming and fishing is allowed, a lot of great trails and scenery to see as well. Park at the intersection of Frederickson and Contra Loma, or turn North on Contra Loma and drive North to the parking near the lagoon.

Delta Bowl 3300 Delta Fair Blvd 38.0040907,-121.8399952 Just West of Somersville, across the street from Macy's ☎ +1 925 757-5424 Opening Hours: Monday - West 9AM Monday - 11PM, Thursday 9AM Monday - 11:30PM, Friday 9PM Monday - 1AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 11PM Varies by day; special deals available, check website A great place for the family to go bowling.

Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road 37.9735393,-121.8051416 Entrance is south of Lone Tree Way, past Cache Creek Dr ☎ +1 925 706-4220 This walkable 6,481-yard, par 72 golf course is located along the rolling hills of Antioch, featuring plenty of trees and scenic vistas, complete with its own restaurant and private events space.

Paradise Skate 1201 West 10th Street 38.0095015,-121.8228912 Location near South end of O Street ☎ +1 925 779-0204 +1 925 779-0201 Opening Hours: Friday to Sunday check website for hours Varies by day, check website An indoor skating rink to go skating around or for roller hockey. Only open to the public from Friday-Sunday. Private events Monday - Th.

Events

Fourth OF July Fireworks Show ,
Rivertown Jamboree ,
Antioch Speedway - Contra Costa Speedway - 1201 West 10th Street - Antioch Fairgrounds ☎ +1 925 779-9220 Where local vehicle drivers race cars on the dirt track, very fun and entertaining time, the races are held during the summer.

Antioch Fairgrounds Flea Market , Corner of 10th Street & L Street ☎ +1 925 776-0502 A somewhat small flea market open on Saturdays.

Contra Costa County Fair , - Your typical county fair held at the Antioch Fairgrounds, dates change year to year, so check website for dates.

Shopping in Antioch (California)

Sommersville Towne Center 2556 Somersville Road - ☎ +1 925 778-5055 Thit is an enclosed shopping center with a small Macy's and a Sears as anchor stores.

Movie theaters

AMC Deer Valley 16 4200 Lone Tree Way - ☎ +1 925 757-2111 A 16 screen cinema located in the Deer Valley shopping center.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Antioch (California)

Aladino's Pizzas - 1324 Sunset Dr 37.9971327,-121.7870208 Hillcrest Sunset Plaza, near corner of Hillcrest Dr and Sunset Dr ☎ +1 925 757-6363 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 3PM Monday - 9PM, Friday to Sunday 11AM Monday - 9PM $20-35 A longtime local favorite for large pies and wings. Online ordering. Gluten-free options available.

Hazel's Drive In 1820 West 10th Street 38.012754,-121.830227 Near the junction of West 10th and Auto Center Dr ☎ +1 925 757-4772 Opening 10:30AM Monday - 7:30PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 7:30PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 3PM Under $15 A local favorite, has some very large Burgers there, order a "Willy" Burgers and if you can finish it, you get your name and picture on the wall.

Jerry's Hot Dogs No 1 3005 Delta Fair Blvd 37.999052,-121.838650 ☎ +1 925 754-4313 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 9:30AM Monday - 6PM Under $15 Known around the area for the best Hot Dogs and Gyros around. They offer a very large portion of chili Cheese fries. A local favorite where you can actually get a authentic gyro.

Little Manuel's 1509 A Street 38.006844,-121.805793 Between E 15th Street and E 16th Street ☎ +1 925 778-4740 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30AM Monday - 9PM, F-Sa 11:30AM Monday - 10PM $20-30 Great Mexican and Italian food, plus a café. Enjoy the wall art while you munch on the free chips, salsa and bean dip.

Oliver Fish House 1828 A Street 38.011698,-121.806351 South end of Antioch Plaza, near corner of West 18th Street and A Street ☎ +1 925-754-2800 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 9PM $15-30 A snug little gem of excellent fried fish and Chicken and a menu to suit all needs within that range, from a simple meal to a feast.

The Red Caboose 210 Fulton Shipyard Road 38.016142,-121.803440 At the turn where McElheny Road becomes Fulton Shipyard Road ☎ +1 925 777-1921 Opening Hours: Tuesday 3PM Monday - midnight, W-F 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 9AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 9AM Monday - 11PM $15-30 A restaurant that is inside a Red Caboose, a little of the beaten path but the local residents love it.

Rick's On Second - 619 West 2nd Street 38.016787,-121.814244 Near corner of West 2nd Street and G St, across from El Campanil ☎ +1 925-757-5500 +1 925 757-3876 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 2PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 2PM, 5PM Monday - 8PM $15-30 One of the best places to get sandwiches in the area, a lot of the local residents go here for lunch and dinner. Very nice little place, nice decor and pictures, very cozy feel.

Riverview Lodge - 1 I Street 38.018271,-121.815405 Northernmost end of I Street ☎ +1 925 757-2272 Opening Hours: Daily 11AM Monday - 9PM $20-40 I Street Wharf. Perched on a dock and they have a café that faces the Delta, locally known for its prime rib.

Sawaddee (Thai) Cuisine - 1884 A Street 38.003956,-121.806600 South side of Antioch Plaza ☎ +1 925 706-8373 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 9PM $15-30 A muslim-friendly small (Thai) restaurant with many types of entrees to enjoy.

Skipolini's Pizzas - 901 Fitzuren Road 37.9976147,-121.8176994 Near G St, approach by driving away from West Tragallas ☎ +1 925 757-7770 +1 925 757-8265 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 4PM Monday - 9:30PM, Friday 4PM Monday - 10:30PM, Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 10:30PM, Sunday 11:30AM Monday - 9:30PM $20-40 A nice Pizzas place with an outdoor setting and an outdoor play area for children. The entire floor is covered in sawdust and has some of the best Pizzas around.

Sylvia's Country Kitchen 2799 Lone Tree Way 37.994733,-121.807440 Halfway between Worrell and West Tragallas, Northbound side of Lone Tree ☎ +1 925 778-8877 Opening Hours: Sunday - Monday 6:30AM Monday - 2PM, Tuesday - Saturday 6:30AM Monday - 8:30PM $15-30 One of the best places in Antioch to get breakfast or lunch. Only fault is their inexplicably bland biscuits and gravy.

Taqueria Salsa 3612 Delta Fair Blvd 38.004613,-121.843805 North of Somersville Towne Centre ☎ +1 925 778-9281 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 8PM Under $15 They grill their Meat on a large open flame barbeque grill with some of the best Mexican food and great prices in town.

Mac's Old House 3100 E 18th Street - ☎ +1 925 757-9908 Great Muslim Friendly place for minestrone and Steaks and has a very nice café with a good happy hour.

Cheers 1888 A Street - ☎ +1 925 753-5760 A local place in which to drink.

Mutiny MFB 422 West Second Street - ☎ +1 925 755-2900 A great place to go to hear local bands or rap groups, great drinks and abundant parking.

All Star Sports Grill 2521 San Jose - ☎ +1 925 778-9282 Your standard sports café they have a swimming swimmingpool table and darts and serve food as well.

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Ramadan in Antioch (California)

Ramadan 2025 in Antioch (California)

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Best Western Heritage Inn 3210 Delta Fair Blvd - ☎ +1 925 778-2000 +1-800-422-2340 +1 925 778-6015

Stone Villa Inn Antioch 1605 Auto Center Dr -

Stay Safe

Exercise caution in downtown during nighttime, its dimly lit and the homeless are numerous in that area. As with any city just use smart judgement and you should be safe.

Cope in Antioch (California)

Newspapers

The Antioch Press, published by Brentwood Press & Publishing Corporation. Antioch Press is a weekly newspaper that is published every Friday. The circulation is just over 4,000.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals

Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center
Sutter Delta Medical Center

Libraries

Antioch Library, 501 West 18th St, +1 925 757-9224, part of the Contra Costa Library system.

Where to go next

Go to San Francisco, which is only about 40 minutes away.
Sacramento is also pretty close, about 45 minutes away.