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Benicia (/bəˈniːʃə/ bə-NEE-shə; bə-NI-shə; Spanish pronunciation: [beˈnisja]) is a waterside city in Solano County, California, located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It served as the state capital for nearly thirteen months from 1853 to 1854. The population was 26,997 at the 2010 census. The city is located along the north bank of the Carquinez Strait. Benicia is just east of Vallejo and across the strait from Martinez. Elizabeth Patterson has served as Mayor of Benicia since 2007.
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1. Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Park houses the Fischer-Hanlon house and the one time California State Capitol building.
Reviewed By Y6439FPphilipm - Gettysburg, United States
Very nice tour. Perfect for non-Californians wanting to learn more about early history of State. Some original desks.
2. Benicia Historical Museum
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
The Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns is located in the heart of the historic Benicia Arsenal (The Arsenal land was turned over to the City of Benicia in 1964 from the US Army.) The Museum highlights local history from the Patwin Tribes to modern times with our Sustainability and Granizo Art Tiles exhibits. At the Museum you will learn how this little city reflects the larger changes of the state of California and how Benicia influenced several of these changes. "The history California is written in the story of Benicia."
3. Benicia State Recreation Area
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By robinsX1840WJ
Whether you want a nice walk or you want to go fishing, the natural scenery is beautiful. Views of the Carquinea Straits abound!
4. Benicia Certified Farmers Market
5. Benicia Public Pier & Beach
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By robinsX1840WJ
Beautiful views of the Carquinez Straits and the solitude of being next to the water can be found on or near the public pier.
