Guidebook for Benicia
Everything Else
Safeway
50 Solano SquareGrocery Store and Gas Station
Vallejo Ferry station
289 Mare Island WayTake Ferry to San Francisco from here.
North Concord/Martinez Station
3700 Port Chicago HwyBart Station, park here and ride into San Francisco
BART station, park here and ride into San Francisco
12 locals recommend
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre station
1365 Treat BlvdBART station, park here and ride into San Francisco
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry StTake the train to various Napa Wineries
Raley's
890 Southampton RdGrocery and shopping center
Benicia Community Park
540 Rose DrMany playgrounds and walking trails.
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeStunning city views
Bay Bridge
Take the Bay Bridge to downtown San Francisco
Alamo Square
See the famous Painted Ladies
Arrive here when you take the Ferry from Vallejo/Benicia
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Arrive here when you take the Ferry from Vallejo/Benicia
Beautiful day trip destination on the water. About 1 hour from Benicia.
317 locals recommend
Sausalito
Beautiful day trip destination on the water. About 1 hour from Benicia.
Angel Island Café
Main StreetGreat hiking and views.
Muir Beach
Beautiful beach overlooking the Pacific.
Berkeley
Lots of shopping and sites. About 30 minutes from Benicia.
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
15479 CA-1Great place to spend the day oyster shucking.
Benicia State Recreation Area
1 State Park RdGreat hiking and water views
Playground on the water, with greatwater/sunset views. There is also a small beach you can bathe in. Good place for a picnic.
Ninth Street Park
904 W 9th StPlayground on the water, with greatwater/sunset views. There is also a small beach you can bathe in. Good place for a picnic.
A Lily of Gold Day Spa
Great Spa for Massages and Skin Treatments
Every Thursday from April to October. Great foods, produce and things to eat with great views of the water.
6 locals recommend
Benicia Farmers Market
East D StreetEvery Thursday from April to October. Great foods, produce and things to eat with great views of the water.
Did you bring your boat? The marina has a boat launch (for a small fee) and also offers drinks, snacks, great views of yachts.
Benicia Marina
266 E B StDid you bring your boat? The marina has a boat launch (for a small fee) and also offers drinks, snacks, great views of yachts.
Sonoma
Sonoma, CA
Food Scene
Starbucks
820 Southampton RdAn option for morning coffee
Cute cafe, try the amazing coffee and tea with finger sandwiches and scones. Good lunch spot.
Camellia Tea Room
828 1st StCute cafe, try the amazing coffee and tea with finger sandwiches and scones. Good lunch spot.
Pacifica Pizza
500 Main StGreat pizza and pasta, and they deliver.
Great foodie destination while in Napa. Many food options for everyone in your family or group.
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st StGreat foodie destination while in Napa. Many food options for everyone in your family or group.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great downtown American bistro with outdoor seating. Food is delicious.
43 locals recommend
Lucca Bar & Grill
439 1st StreetGreat downtown American bistro with outdoor seating. Food is delicious.
Great seafood restaurant on the water, ask for a table on the second floor for the best sunset views.
21 locals recommend
Sailor Jack's
123 1st StGreat seafood restaurant on the water, ask for a table on the second floor for the best sunset views.
Shopping
Benicia Antique Mall
918 1st StLots of Antiques to browse!
Essentials
Dean & DeLuca
607 St Helena HwyA great foodie destination for specialty foods and wines.