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Benicia City Hall: 250 East L Street Benicia, CA 94510 Phone: (707) 746-4200. Walk-In Hours for City Hall and Finance Department: Monday – Thursday from: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and alternating Fridays. City Hall Phone and Appointment Hours: Monday - Thursday from: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and alternating Fridays. Government Websites by Catalis.
Benicia ( / bəˈniːʃə / bə-NEE-shə, Spanish: [beˈnisja]) is a city in Solano County, California, located on the north bank of the Carquinez Strait in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It served as the capital of California for nearly thirteen months from 1853 to 1854.
Welcome to the official website for visiting Benicia, the hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area. We invite you to explore and discover our rich history, robust arts community, great shopping and dining, inviting waterfront, and an atmosphere you have to experience to appreciate.
Benicia is a historic city with vintage architecture, landmarks, and museums dating back to the gold rush and the Transcontinental Railroad. Learn about Benicia's past, see its iconic Clock Tower Fortress, and take a walking or driving tour of its charming buildings.
- First Street Promenade. Lined by tall palm trees and benches, frequented by bicyclists and dog walkers, the First Street Promenade offers scenic views of the Carquinez Strait and the bridge connecting Benicia in Solano County to Martinez in Contra Costa County and ends with a fishing pier.
- Public Art. A bronze sculpture of a girl cradling a pelican, Neptune’s Daughter, on the rock-lined shore walk is a reminder of how oil spills damage wildlife, and how we should steward our precious environment for generations to come.
- Fourth Of July Parade And Other Festivals. Benicia’s July Fourth celebration is very special: There’s a torchlight parade featuring floats, bands, and dancers the night of July 3 on First Street.
- Arts Benicia. Art classes from painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking to mixed media are offered by nonprofit Arts Benicia. I took a class in marbling paper, a craft famous in Florence, Italy, which came from Turkey to Italy in the 16th century.
Feb 5, 2013 · Benicia is a small, hometown city with a beautiful waterfront location and a variety of specialty shops, antique stores, fine restaurants, and a thriving marina. Learn about its history, landmarks, and events as a California Main Street community.
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Benicia is a nature-lover's dream with over 20 public parks, a state recreation area, and hiking and cycling trails. Explore the scenic waterfront, historic architecture, and diverse wildlife of this hidden gem of the San Francisco Bay Area.
