Rollingwood, California
Rollingwood is a community of 3,627 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit Rollingwood
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Century Hilltop 16, Atchison Village, New Hotel Carquinez and Alvarado Area.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Rollingwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rollingwood
Rollingwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rollingwood's population was 3,015.
From the Wikipedia article Rollingwood, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Atchison Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Neighbourhood in Richmond, California, United States of America
New Hotel Carquinez
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Hotel in California, United States of America
Nystrom Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic building in Richmond, California, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Alvarado Area
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
National Historic Place in Richmond, California
Breuner Marsh
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
Park · 3.3 mi
Regional park in San Pablo Bay, California
Richmond Country Club
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in California, United States of America
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Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in California, United States
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
Koi Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Noodles, Sushi · 0.8 mi
13501 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo
Mo-Su 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00
Mely’s Cafe
Restaurant · American, Italian · 0.7 mi
13501 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo
Tu-Th 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00
Taqueria San Juan
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
13501 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo
Su-Th 09:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00
Starbread
Bakery · 0.7 mi
13501 San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo
Tu-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su-Mo 07:00-19:00
Sukie’s Country Kitchen
Restaurant · American, Diner · 0.6 mi
2400 El Portal Drive
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:15; Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
California Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 0.9 mi
3873 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante
Rancho Sports Bar and Liquor Store
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante
11 more on the map.
History
The federal government contracted David Bohannon, one of the nation's lead mass production developers, to develop Rollingwood. Federal officials approved bank loans to finance construction, requiring that the homes not be sold to African-Americans.
In 1952, Wilbur Gary, an African-American navy war veteran, former shipyard worker, and building contractor, purchased a home in Rollingwood from fellow navy war veteran Lieutenant Commander Sidney Hogan. Gary's purchase provoked anger among residents of the formerly all-white town. Soon after the Garys arrived, a mob of 300 white residents gathered in front of Gary's house. The mob shouted racial epithets, hurled a brick through the family's window, and burned a cross on their front lawn.
From the History section of Rollingwood, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship22
NEPALI COMMUNITY CENTER- BAY AREA
Place of worship · 1.4 mi
4462 Appian Way, El Sobrante
Temple Beth Hillel Richmond
Place of worship · Reform · 1.2 mi
801 Park Central Street, Richmond
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries64
El Sobrante Library - Contra Costa County Library
Library · 1.1 mi
4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
School · 0.9 mi
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd., Richmond
Healthcare4
Map of Rollingwood
158 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 49°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 52°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 49°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richmond (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Rafael Airport (SRF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- San Pablo 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- El Sobrante 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Richmond 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- East Richmond Heights 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Tara Hills 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- North Richmond 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Montalvin Manor 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Pinole 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Bayview 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- El Cerrito 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alvarado Park (Richmond, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Hotel Carquinez (Richmond, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Atchison Village (Richmond, CA), Jet Lowe, HAER photographer, Public domain
- Wildcatcanyonrichmond-2019, Ndołkah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TamFromPinole, Seglea at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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