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