NEED TO ESCAPE FOR THE DAY?

Sick of being trapped at home? Are the kids screaming to get outside? Haven’t seen your friends in months?

Visit Benicia is excited to announce EscapeByTheBay.com, an all-new website highlighting safe, relaxing, and rejuvenating summer day trips for people of all ages.

Plan Your Escape

It’s a Great Day by the Bay in Benicia!

Welcome to the official website for visiting Benicia, the hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area. We invite you to explore and discover our rich history, robust arts community, great shopping and dining, inviting waterfront, and an atmosphere you have to experience to appreciate.

Downtown Benicia Scarecrow Display
October 1, 2020
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Stroll downtown Benicia during the month of October and you'll be greeted by selfi-worthy scarecrows fashioned by downtown businesses. No voting this...

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
October 1, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Benicia Certified Farmers Market returns on Thursday evenings. Social distancing is required. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh...

Wine Walk
October 3, 2020
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Stroll First Street on a beautiful autumn afternoon and taste over a dozen wines being poured inside downtown shops. Tickets are $30/advance;...

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
October 8, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Benicia Certified Farmers Market returns on Thursday evenings. Social distancing is required. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh...

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
October 15, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Benicia Certified Farmers Market returns on Thursday evenings. Social distancing is required. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh...

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
October 22, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Benicia Certified Farmers Market returns on Thursday evenings. Social distancing is required. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh...

Haunted Depot
October 23, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot mysteriously transforms into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits luring...

Haunted Depot
October 24, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot mysteriously transforms into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits luring...

Benicia Certified Farmers Market
October 29, 2020
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Benicia Certified Farmers Market returns on Thursday evenings. Social distancing is required. Take advantage of the opportunity to purchase fresh...

Haunted Depot
October 30, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot mysteriously transforms into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits luring...

Haunted Depot
October 31, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot mysteriously transforms into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits luring...

Art Scavenger Hunt
November 14, 2020
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Discover amazing art found in downtown galleries while doing a scavenger hunt. Participants will receive a free “I Love Benicia” bag and be...

Wine Walk & Shop Small
November 28, 2020
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

On Small Business Saturday, shop great offers from downtown Benicia businesses while tasting fine wines at participating businesses. Tickets are...

Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting
December 4, 2020
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

First Street merchants along with Benicia Main Street host this ever-popular open house at the beginning of the Christmas season. Merchants offer...

Christmas Parade & Holiday Market
December 12, 2020
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Christmas Parade begins at 10 a.m. on First Street from D to H Streets and features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa...

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