Benicia, California
Population: 28,000
Located in Solano County
Benicia's proximity to the Bay Area, Sacramento and Northern California markets is outstanding. The City is located 35 miles northeast of San Francisco and 57 miles southwest of Sacramento, the State Capital. The City of Benicia is a Bay Area City located adjacent to the Carquinez Strait, which is part of San Francisco Bay. A waterfront city of 28,000, Benicia is known for its small town charm, history and high quality of life. The last San Francisco Chronicle newspaper survey of Bay Area communities named Benicia the #1 Place to Raise a Family. Benicia offers an abundance of leisure and recreational activities. Benicia has moderate Mediterranean weather resulting in dry, warm summers and moderate winters. The mean annual temperature is 69 degrees with an average annual rainfall of 18 inches. Located on the waterfront, the city benefits from cool ocean breezes year round. The Benicia Unified School District consistently, year after year, scores the highest Scholastic Achievement Scores (SAT) in Solano County. Further, many of Benicia's schools, elementary to high school regularly receive distinguished school awards. Benicia hosts a variety of events throughout the year that are enjoyed by residents and visitors, individuals and families. Events range from the Annual Peddlers Fair, Handicraft Fair, Opening Day on the Straits, Glass Studios Open House, Heritage Home Tour, Arts in the Park, Christmas at the Clocktower, Downtown Farmers Market and many others. Benicia has a full service marina and several municipal parks, and is home to the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Benicia State Recreation area, a nearly 500 acre open space area located adjacent to Southampton Bay. Benicia offers what many other communities in the region are not able to, tranquility. With so much history, and its beautiful surroundings it is no wonder that residents love it here and never want to move. Come and experience that feeling for yourself!
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