Boating, Fishing, and Travel Information for Benicia, CA

The city of Benicia is located in the North Bay region of the Bay Area in Solano County, CA. From 1853-1854 Benicia served as the California state capital, and now the restored capital building is part of the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park. Activities in the area include a farmers’ market in the summer as well as many art exhibitions and fairs.

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A marina, protected by breakwaters, is at Benicia. Private lights on the breakwater mark the entrance.
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Benicia is on the N shore at the E end of Carquinez Strait. The Port of Benicia is at Army Point at the E end of the town.
Three bridges cross Carquinez Strait at the E end from Army Point to Suisun Point. The Benicia-Martinez Highway Bridge has a fixed span with a clearance of 135 feet over Suisun Point Reach. The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge, just E of the fixed bridge, has a lift span with clearances of 70 feet down and 135 feet up over the main channel. The I-680 Highway Bridge, 0.1 mile E of the railroad bridge, has a fixed span with a clearance of 153 feet over Bulls Head Channel.

The Harbormaster can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected] or at the following numbers: cell phone (voicemail / text) is 415-488-6740 and the office phone number is (707) 745-BOAT (2628). The office is open 365 days a year 8am-5pm.