Dana's Guidebook

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Dana's Guidebook

Sightseeing

If your interested in California’s history, Benicia holds quite a bit of it. This park is dedicated to California’s 1st capitol building before it was moved to Sacramento. This building was the state capital building from From February 3, 1853 to February 24, 1854, before it was voted to be moved to where it is now in Sacramento. It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives.
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Benicia
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If your interested in California’s history, Benicia holds quite a bit of it. This park is dedicated to California’s 1st capitol building before it was moved to Sacramento. This building was the state capital building from From February 3, 1853 to February 24, 1854, before it was voted to be moved to where it is now in Sacramento. It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives.
Cyclists , runners, walkers and roller skaters enjoy the park's 2.5 miles (4 km) of road and bike paths. The Hike and Bike Trail—two parallel, paved, accessible trails—begins at the Military West entrance and runs 0.75 miles to the main park entrance, joining Dillon Point Road for 1.5 miles. The trail system is part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and San Francisco Bay Trail. Most popular is the 1.5-mile-long walk out to Dillon Point on the park road. Picnicking is available at the group picnic area, one mile into the park. The Forrest Deaner Native Plants Botanic Garden is located at the end of the picnic area, offering displays of and information about plants native to the Bay Area. From the top of Dillon Point, you can trace the route of the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail, a 50-mile route that will, when finished, ring the strait.
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Benicia State Recreation Area
1 State Park Rd
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Cyclists , runners, walkers and roller skaters enjoy the park's 2.5 miles (4 km) of road and bike paths. The Hike and Bike Trail—two parallel, paved, accessible trails—begins at the Military West entrance and runs 0.75 miles to the main park entrance, joining Dillon Point Road for 1.5 miles. The trail system is part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail and San Francisco Bay Trail. Most popular is the 1.5-mile-long walk out to Dillon Point on the park road. Picnicking is available at the group picnic area, one mile into the park. The Forrest Deaner Native Plants Botanic Garden is located at the end of the picnic area, offering displays of and information about plants native to the Bay Area. From the top of Dillon Point, you can trace the route of the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail, a 50-mile route that will, when finished, ring the strait.
The city of Benicia, the “jewel” of the Bay Area, offers small, hometown charm with a beautiful waterfront location enhanced by a variety of specialty shops, antique stores, fine restaurants, and a thriving marina. A California Main Street, Benicia is one of 40 cities selected to participate in the California Main Street Program. Each year, Main Street sponsors many community events and retail promotions which bring thousands of visitors to Benicia’s downtown. Main Street is a state and national network of grassroots downtown revitalization projects that focus on historic preservation and the enhancement of the downtown area.
Benicia Main Street Program
90 1st St
The city of Benicia, the “jewel” of the Bay Area, offers small, hometown charm with a beautiful waterfront location enhanced by a variety of specialty shops, antique stores, fine restaurants, and a thriving marina. A California Main Street, Benicia is one of 40 cities selected to participate in the California Main Street Program. Each year, Main Street sponsors many community events and retail promotions which bring thousands of visitors to Benicia’s downtown. Main Street is a state and national network of grassroots downtown revitalization projects that focus on historic preservation and the enhancement of the downtown area.
Great way to enjoy Benicia’s wind and water (lessons and rentals)
Benicia Kite and Paddle Sports
West K Street
Great way to enjoy Benicia’s wind and water (lessons and rentals)

Food scene

Benicia Farmers Market – Thursdays 4-7pm FALL HOURS: Open from 4-7pm September & October The Benicia Certified Farmers Market is open 4-7pm through the end of the season (September 5-October 24). Located on First Street between B and D Streets, the seasonal market will run through October 24th, offering farm fresh produce and fresh cut flowers along with arts and crafts vendors, specialty foods, baked goods, and numerous gourmet food vendors. Children can enjoy activities like face painting and the inflatable bounce house on the First Street Green.
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Benicia Farmers Market
East D Street
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Benicia Farmers Market – Thursdays 4-7pm FALL HOURS: Open from 4-7pm September & October The Benicia Certified Farmers Market is open 4-7pm through the end of the season (September 5-October 24). Located on First Street between B and D Streets, the seasonal market will run through October 24th, offering farm fresh produce and fresh cut flowers along with arts and crafts vendors, specialty foods, baked goods, and numerous gourmet food vendors. Children can enjoy activities like face painting and the inflatable bounce house on the First Street Green.
This amazing bakery opened last year and has the locals going crazy for their outstanding confections and customer service.
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One House Bakery
918 1st St
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This amazing bakery opened last year and has the locals going crazy for their outstanding confections and customer service.
This is our small towns newest restaurant addition to our Main Street outstanding restaurants. The food is amazing but the atmosphere and views are really what makes this dinning experience a must.
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Bella Siena
127 1st St
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This is our small towns newest restaurant addition to our Main Street outstanding restaurants. The food is amazing but the atmosphere and views are really what makes this dinning experience a must.
Great local hangout, the atmosphere is relaxed and the drinks are reasonably priced
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Lucca Bar & Grill
439 1st Street
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Great local hangout, the atmosphere is relaxed and the drinks are reasonably priced
Great food, and a local favorite for brunch
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First St. Cafe
440 1st St
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Great food, and a local favorite for brunch
Amazing views of the pier and the Carquinez bridge
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Sailor Jack's
123 1st St
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Amazing views of the pier and the Carquinez bridge
One of Benicia’s oldest building, great food and said to be haunted!
Union Hotel
401 1st St
One of Benicia’s oldest building, great food and said to be haunted!