Just 40 miles outside of San Francisco lies a vibrant city on the shores of the Carquinez Strait, bursting with thrilling attractions for visitors to enjoy!
It’s home to the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, which is a great place for history buffs to explore.
For the outdoorsy type and those looking for some exercise, the Benicia State Recreation Area offers plenty of opportunities for cyclists, runners, walkers, and equestrians. Fishing, picnicking, and bird watching are also popular past times here.
Visitors can also enjoy shopping at one of the many local boutiques, dining at one of the dozens of restaurants, or watching a game at one of the sports bars scattered around the city.
Whether you are traveling for business or here for a vacation, you’ll find plenty of things to keep you occupied in Benicia!
Check out our comprehensive list of recommendations below for more ideas on what to do during your stay here
The 26 Most Popular Things To Do In Benicia California
26. Benicia Fire Museum
4.2 (6 reviews)
Location: 900 E 2nd Street Benicia CA
Tel: 707 745 1688
Web Address: http://beniciafiremuseum.org/
25. Grizzly Bay
4.5 (8 reviews)
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24. Fischer Hanlon House
4.8 (12 reviews)
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Location: 115 W G Street Benicia CA
Tel: 707 745 3670
Web Address: http://ci.benicia.ca.us/
23. Crockett Historical Museum
4.7 (12 reviews)
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Location: 900 Loring Ave Crockett CA
Tel: 510 787 2178
Web Address: http://crockettmuseum.org/
22. Lake Herman
4.4 (21 reviews)
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21. Suisun Bay
4.4 (36 reviews)
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20. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
4.2 (41 reviews)
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Location: Concord CA
Tel: 925 228 8860
Web Address: http://nps.gov/poch/planyourvisit/directions.htm
19. Fernandez Ranch
4.6 (59 reviews)
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Location: 1081 Christie Road Martinez CA
Tel: 925 228 5460
Web Address: http://jmlt.org/
18. Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge
4.2 (147 reviews)
Location: I 80 Vallejo CA
Tel: 415 778 6700
Web Address: https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/programs-projects/bridges/carquinez-bridge
17. Eckley Pier
4.5 (160 reviews)
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Location: 5700 Eckley Road Crockett CA
Tel: 800 448 9790
16. Waterbird Regional Preserve
4.1 (172 reviews)
Location: 2701 Waterfront Road Martinez CA
Tel: 888 327 2757
Web Address: http://ebparks.org/parks/waterbird
15. Highlands Park
4.4 (180 reviews)
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Location: Highlands Park Vallejo CA
Tel: 707 648 4600
Web Address: https://gvrd.org/highlands-park
14. Glen Cove Waterfront Park
4.5 (277 reviews)
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Location: Whitesides Dr Vallejo CA
Tel: 707 648 4600
Web Address: http://gvrd.org/
13. Crockett Hills Regional Park
4.5 (308 reviews)
Location: Crockett Blvd Crockett CA
Tel: 888 327 2757
Web Address: https://ebparks.org/parks/crockett-hills
12. City Park
4.5 (349 reviews)
Location: 150 Military W Benicia CA
Tel: 707 746 4285
Web Address: http://ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp
11. Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline
4.6 (478 reviews)
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Location: 11 Carquinez Scenic Dr Martinez CA
Tel: 888 327 2757
10. Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park
4.5 (707 reviews)
Location: Ferry Street Martinez CA
Tel: 888 327 2757
Web Address: http://ebparks.org/parks/martinez
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9. Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline Park
4.8 (21 reviews)
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Location: Port Costa CA
Web Address: https://ebparks.org/parks/carquinez/default.htm/
8. Carquinez Strait
4.2 (34 reviews)
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7. Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns
4.4 (61 reviews)
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Location: 2060 Camel Road Benicia CA
Tel: 707 745 5435
Web Address: http://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/
6. Benicia-Martinez Bridge
3.9 (136 reviews)
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Location: 78 Mococo Road Martinez CA
Web Address: https://mtc.ca.gov/operations/programs-projects/bridges/benicia-martinez-bridge
5. Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
4.5 (210 reviews)
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Location: 115 W G Street Benicia CA
Tel: 707 745 3385
Web Address: http://parks.ca.gov/
4. John Muir National Historic Site
4.7 (625 reviews)
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Location: 4202 Alhambra Ave Martinez CA
Tel: 925 228 8860
Web Address: http://nps.gov/JOMU/
3. Benicia State Recreation Area
4.6 (648 reviews)
Location: 1 Streetate Park Road Benicia CA
Tel: 707 648 1911
Web Address: http://parks.ca.gov/
2. Benicia Community Park
4.6 (662 reviews)
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Location: 540 Rose Dr Benicia CA
Tel: 707 746 4285
Web Address: http://ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp
1. Alvarez Ninth Street Park
4.6 (729 reviews)
Location: 904 W 9th Street Benicia CA
Tel: 707 746 4285
Web Address: https://ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Benicia California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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