Discovering Cities in California Series - Benicia

Welcome to Benicia, California
The city is located in Region 14.
The County is Solano.
The city has nearly 27,000 residents living in 12.9 square miles of area and this city has 2.7 square miles of water area.
The city was incorporated in March 1850.
The city is located in Northern California.

Some Interesting facts about Benicia, California.
In 1853 and 1854 this city was actually the State Capitol for of California during the California Gold Rush days and this building a great California historic site and it is located in a California State Park and what is important is that the structure is the only pre-Sacramento State Capitol building to survive.

The city while being inland from the Pacific Ocean is actually connected via the San Francisco Bay and this is where the city, has within it’s boundaries 2.7 square miles of water area. Benicia has a marina that will make a great addition to learning and exploring the cities water front so take a walk, enjoy some great food and meet the locals. 

Things to do in and around Benicia, California.
If you are a fan of great fire houses and fire engines then Benicia is the place to see the oldest volunteer fire service that has been maintained continuously and they established a Fire Museum in 1981. Fire Engine enthusiasts you are going to love this a Phoenix Engine the first fire engine to arrive into California and you can see more then we are writing about here Benicia, California Fore Museum.

Next you can enjoy the Benicia Arsenal and Barracks an old military installation and to learn more about the important roll this facility played in American History and California History please visit this site Benicia, California Arsenal

Official City of Benicia, California web sites.
City of Benicia City of Benicia, California

Benicia Chamber of Commerce Benicia, California Chamber of Commerce

Benicia Historical Museum Benicia, California Historical Museum

BeniciaWeather.com

Discovering Cities in California Series - Belvedere

Welcome to Belvedere, California.
The city is located in Region 9.
The County is Marin.
The city has just over 2,100 residents living in 0.54 square miles of land and this city has 1.89 square miles of water area.
The city was incorporated in December 1896.
The city is located in Northern California.

Some Interesting facts about Belvedere, California.
Welcome yourself onto a true small city only 34 feet above sea-level with hilly lush surroundings and where there are three neighborhoods of predominantly single family homes on Belvedere Island, Belvedere Lagoon, and Corinthian Island many structures are as they were original and yes there are 100 rental units. The names themselves just share a bit if the exclusivity of getting the opportunity to live in this city. The views from anywhere in Belvedere are stated to be spectacular of Angels Island, Mount Tamalpais, San Francisco, Sausalito and of course the Golden Gate Bridge.

Things to do in and around Belvedere, California.
Actually there is nothing to do here even the residents need to leave the city to shop there is no boat launches or public beaches for you to hang out on but truly worth the drive into for the views since you will be right across the bay from San Francisco. There is a marina and yacht club located here.

Official City of Belvedere, California web sites.
City of Belvedere City of Belvedere, California

Discovering Cities in California Series - Belmont

Welcome to Belmont, California.
The city is in Region 9.
The County is San Mateo.
The city has over 25,000 residents living in 4.5 square miles of area.
The city was incorporated in October 1926.
The city is located in Northern California.

Some Interesting facts about Belmont, California.
Located on the San Francisco Peninsula between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean you are literally in a great place to explore neighboring cites of the greater San Francisco area.

Things to do in and around Belmont, California.
Lots to be had in San Francisco however this city shows no entertaining features for us to share with you. The picture of the artistically graffiti painted building was a part of Belmont Park and in its wilder hippy days was quite a park since removed. Though Belmont is on the great San Francisco Peninsula it is inland with no Bay or Ocean access directly.

We are however near great cities along the peninsula that will be entertaining for your enjoyment of adventure so go ahead and enjoy the scenery and write to us if you discover anything we should share about Belmont.

Official City of Belmont, California web sites.
City of Belmont City of Belmont, California
Belmont Chamber of Commerce Belmont, California Chamber of Commerce

BelmontWeather.com

Discovering Cities in California Series - Bellflower

Welcome to Bellflower, California.
The city is in Region 2.
The County is Los Angeles.
The city has nearly 73,000 residents living in 6.2 square miles of area and the city has 0.1 square miles of water area.
The city was incorporated in September 1957.
The city is located in Southern California.

Some Interesting facts about Bellflower, California.
Bellflower is a high population density community located in Southeast Los Angeles offering access to Los Angeles and the Southern California coastline as well as access to the Southern California mountains however what the history of Bellflower is known for was its rich Dutch heritage of dairy and agriculture while other neighboring cities grew and became fully urbanized which today Bellflower is as well. 

Things to do in and around Bellflower, California.
Lets get down to business mostly this city has a lot of small businesses the kind that will treat you right in your shopping or dining experiences because the city fathers set out to make Bellflower this way a truly unique idea that is valued today with everything going large in this writers opinion bigger is not better. Next they value their youth with great activities through their parks department however they have a very special park for skaters built right next to their portion of the San Gabriel River and you can see the skate park and their rules here Bellflower Skate Park and there is an adjacent green grass and trails portion of this park for the whole family to enjoy.

Official City of Bellflower, California web sites.
City of Bellflower City of Bellflower, California
Bellflower Chamber of Commerce Bellflower, California Chamber of Commerce

BellflowerWeather.com