Elizabeth's Guidebook
Travel
Trains, buses to the BART station.
Take Amtrak to Sacramento or Emeryville. You can catch a bus to the BART station.
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Martinez station
601 Marina Vista RdTake Amtrak to Sacramento or Emeryville. You can catch a bus to the BART station.
Food scene
Delicious food, great atmosphere. I’ve never had anything I didn’t love!
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Troy
720 Main StDelicious food, great atmosphere. I’ve never had anything I didn’t love!
Great little spot for fine wine and beer. Intimate and cozy, with sidewalk seating as well. They have happy hour 4-7, $5 wine, beer and bubbly. On Sunday they serve brunch and $5 mimosas. They also have great food, from small bites to burgers.
https://www.barcava.com/
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Bar Cava Wine Bar & Eatery
718 Main StGreat little spot for fine wine and beer. Intimate and cozy, with sidewalk seating as well. They have happy hour 4-7, $5 wine, beer and bubbly. On Sunday they serve brunch and $5 mimosas. They also have great food, from small bites to burgers.
https://www.barcava.com/
Sunflower Garden
436 Ferry StGood Chinese food, friendly staff.
Great Asian fusion food. They have lunch specials that are reasonably priced too.
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Lemongrass Bistro
501 Main StGreat Asian fusion food. They have lunch specials that are reasonably priced too.
Delicious food! Small lunch and dinner venue with live music Wednesday to Saturday.
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Roxx's On Main
627 Main StDelicious food! Small lunch and dinner venue with live music Wednesday to Saturday.
Great pizza, my favorite is the Funky Chunky Chicken. They have pizza by the slice during lunch. They are a few blocks away and they also deliver.
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Pacifica Pizza
500 Main StGreat pizza, my favorite is the Funky Chunky Chicken. They have pizza by the slice during lunch. They are a few blocks away and they also deliver.
The best sandwiches in town, delicious deli salads and a huge variety of craft sodas by the bottle.
Luigi's Italian Delicatessen
2709 Clayton RdThe best sandwiches in town, delicious deli salads and a huge variety of craft sodas by the bottle.
Slice of Italeigh Pizza & Cheesesteaks
802 Main StGreat pizza and delicious cheese steak sandwiches!
Barrelista
736 Main StTry the lavender latte, it’s my favorite.
Hand crafted cocktails, with fresh ingredients, indoor and outdoor seating. They serve Mimosas on Sunday. Their miles and Bloody Mary’s are the best!
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Barrel Aged Bar at Barrelista
700 Ferry StHand crafted cocktails, with fresh ingredients, indoor and outdoor seating. They serve Mimosas on Sunday. Their miles and Bloody Mary’s are the best!
Delicious Mexican food! They have daily specials and happy hour. I love taco Tuesday, the best tacos for $2.50 each. They have indoor and outdoor seating, very cute inside. Good margaritas too!
La Tapatia Mexican Cuisine
536 Main StDelicious Mexican food! They have daily specials and happy hour. I love taco Tuesday, the best tacos for $2.50 each. They have indoor and outdoor seating, very cute inside. Good margaritas too!
California Magic Club
514 Main StStates Coffee
609 Ward StGreat coffee and atmosphere.
Live music
Armandos has live music most Wednesday’s through Sunday, cover is $10-20. Friday is a free afternoon show, 4:30-6:00, with reduced prices on beer and wine. Check their calendar at https://armandosmartinez.com/php/calendar.php
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Armando's
707 Marina Vista AveArmandos has live music most Wednesday’s through Sunday, cover is $10-20. Friday is a free afternoon show, 4:30-6:00, with reduced prices on beer and wine. Check their calendar at https://armandosmartinez.com/php/calendar.php
Live music Wednesday to Saturday. Usually starting at 8:30 after dinner. They open at 5:00 for dinner.
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Roxx's On Main
627 Main StLive music Wednesday to Saturday. Usually starting at 8:30 after dinner. They open at 5:00 for dinner.
Historical
This is where John Muir lived with his wife Wanda and his children.
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John Muir National Historic Site
4202 Alhambra AveThis is where John Muir lived with his wife Wanda and his children.
Make sure to have a Martini in one of our local establishments, to honor the birthplace of this world famous cocktail.
You can read about it here
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/15341
Plaque commemorating the Birthplace of the Martini cocktail
Alhambra AvenueMake sure to have a Martini in one of our local establishments, to honor the birthplace of this world famous cocktail.
You can read about it here
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/15341
Martinez was home to Joe DiMaggio when he was growing up. You can read the plaque on the house across the street from my apartment. He and Marilyn Monroe spent a summer here in Martinez it is said.
Joe DiMaggio Drive
Joe DiMaggio DriveMartinez was home to Joe DiMaggio when he was growing up. You can read the plaque on the house across the street from my apartment. He and Marilyn Monroe spent a summer here in Martinez it is said.
Sightseeing
Just three blocks away! Great for walking the trials and enjoying nature.
Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park
Ferry StreetJust three blocks away! Great for walking the trials and enjoying nature.