Benicia California Map

About Benicia, California

Benicia is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. It has a population of 26,749. The population density is 809.4 people per km². Benicia is located at 38.0494°N, 122.1586°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94510.

Benicia unfolds along the northern shore of the Carquinez Strait, a watery artery that pulses with the lifeblood of the bay. It lies 2.5 miles north-north-west of Martinez, CA (from Martinez, CA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-west of Concord. The land rises gently from the water's edge, a mosaic of weathered clapboard houses and Victorian architecture, their paint softened by the saline air and the persistent California sun. Oak trees, their limbs gnarled like ancient storytellers, punctuate the rolling hills, casting dappled shadows that shift with the passing clouds. The sky here often holds a peculiar clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when the light seems to catch and hold the very essence of the day, turning the water to burnished copper and the distant hills to shades of lavender and rose. This is a place where history breathes from the very stones of its old buildings, a town that once served as California's capital, a brief but significant chapter in the state's burgeoning narrative. The echoes of its past as a naval shipyard still linger, a subtle hum beneath the present-day bustle of artists' studios and the quiet murmur of waterfront cafes. The local economy, once powered by industry and shipbuilding, now thrives on a more diverse rhythm, drawing visitors to its charming downtown and its well-preserved historic sites. Benicia's character is one of enduring resilience, a town that has weathered economic shifts and population changes, retaining a distinct sense of place, a quiet dignity that whispers of its storied past and its present-day grace.

About This Benicia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benicia, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.049365, -122.158578. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Benicia and Solano County.

Detailed location data for Benicia includes the ZIP code (94510), telephone area code (510), county seat of Solano County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Benicia Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Benicia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.