Benicia has a picturesque waterfront, interesting history and fun downtown walk  

The city of Benicia is a fine place to stretch your legs on a journey between the Bay Area and Sacramento, or on the way to Napa. Its historic and quirky 11-block downtown is walkable and ends on the Carquinez Strait, that watery inlet which joins up with San Francisco Bay.

Benicia’s downtown commercial district is located along First Street. Highlights include a building that was California’s capitol from 1853-54 and a welcoming waterfront. There’s plenty of history here. But there are also dozens of unique stores and restaurants, many with outdoor patios.