VISITOR INFORMATION
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Following are distances to downtown Benicia from cities within an hour’s drive:
- 57 miles from Sacramento
- 35 miles from San Francisco
- 25 miles from Oakland
- 25 miles from Fairfield
- 20 miles from Napa
- 15 miles from Concord
Driving Directions To Downtown Benicia
From San Francisco
Take I-80 going toward Sacramento. After crossing the Carquinez Bridge near Vallejo, take the I-780 turnoff to Benicia. From I-780. take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
From Oakland
Take CA-24 East through the Caldecott Tunnel. Take I-680 North to Sacramento. Cross the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Stay to the far left as you approach the toll booth. Take I-780 to Benicia/Vallejo. From I-780, take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
From Concord/Walnut Creek/San Jose
Take I-680 North toward Sacramento. Cross the Benicia/Martinez Bridge. Stay to the far left as you approach the toll booth. Take I-780 to Benicia/Vallejo. From I-780, take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
From Napa
Take CA-121 South to CA-221 South. Turn right. Take a left onto CA-12 East/CA-29 South. Merge onto CA-37 East toward I-80 West toward San Francisco. Take the I-780 East exit. From I-780, take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
From Marin County
Cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. After one mile, go north on the Richmond Parkway. Take I-80 North over the Carquinez Bridge. After crossing the Carquinez Bridge near Vallejo, take the I-780 exit to Benicia. From I-780, take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
From Sacramento
Take I-80 going west toward San Francisco. After traveling through Fairfield, take the I-680 exit to Benicia/San Jose. Before the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, take I-780 to Benicia/Vallejo. From I-780, take the East Second Street exit. Turn left on East Second Street, right on Military, then left on First Street.
Parking
TOP 10 REASONS TO VISIT BENICIA
- Distinctive shops with one-of-a-kind items
- Art, art and more art
- An up-close look at California history
- Big-city dining experiences with small-town charm
- Spa services galore to relax and rejuvenate
- Gorgeous wedding sites
- Outdoor recreation along the beautiful waterfront
- Entertaining night life
- Year-round, family-oriented events
- Ample parking, and it’s free!
Because of its appeal, easy access and central location, Benicia has become a favorite destination for relaxing day trips. Discover all that Benicia has to offer, and you’re sure to have “A Great Day by the Bay!”
VISITOR CENTERS
90 First St, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-9791
Benicia Chamber of Commerce
601 First St #100, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-2120
Benicia Historical Museum
2060 Camel Rd, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-5435
Arts Benicia
991 Tyler St # 114, Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-0131
WHERE TO STAY
1955 E Second Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Holiday Inn Express
1375 E Fifth St, Benicia, CA 94510
The Inn at Benicia Bay
145 East D Street, Benicia, CA 94510
Shorelight Inn
153 W E St, Benicia, CA 94510
Union Hotel
401 First St, Benicia, CA 94510
GROUP TRAVEL
HISTORY
Benicia Historical Museum, 2060 Camel Road: Groups can tour the Benicia Historical Museum Tuesdays to Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. by appointment. The time allowed for a tour to the Museum is 60 to 90 minutes and encompasses the main museum on the second floor of the Captain Charles P. Stone Hall and the Silas Casey Building, home to the museum’s industrial exhibit. If your group would also like to tour the building known as The Powder Magazine, please allow an additional 30 minutes. To reserve a tour time, go to http://beniciahistoricalmuseum.org/tours/.
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Fischer-Hanlon House, 115 West G Street: Guided tours are offered by appointment. (707) 745-3385.
Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers specializes in handmade historical wallpaper used for restorations in the Victorian, Arts & Crafts and Modernism styles. Tours can be scheduled by appointment by calling (707) 746-1900.
For further ideas, look at our Suggested Itineraries.