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Benicia California Map

Explore Benicia, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Benicia, California

How to Use This Benicia, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Benicia, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Benicia.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Benicia
State	California (CA)
County	Solano County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.072733
Longitude	-122.155169
Population	27,131
Density	817.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	94510
Area Code	510
County Seat	Fairfield
School District	Benicia Unified School District

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About Benicia, California

Benicia is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. It has a population of 27,131. The population density is 817.6 people per km². Benicia is located at 38.0727°N, 122.1552°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Benicia is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 94510.

Benicia claims a singular position where the steady, cooling influence of the Carquinez Strait defines the rhythm of the shoreline. It lies 2.5 miles north-northwest of Martinez, CA (from Martinez, CA: bearing 327°T), and is situated 8.5 miles northwest of Concord. The landscape rises from the water in a series of gentle swells that overlook the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Coast Ranges on the horizon. To the north, the land stretches toward the quiet, low-lying expanse of Little Bull Valley, where the golden grasses turn brittle under the summer sun. Local residents often walk through the quiet trails of Fitzgerald Park, finding shelter under the native oaks that cling to the hillside. When the fog rolls in from the water, it blankets the streets in a soft, gray silence that softens the sharp edges of the harbor. Sulphur Springs Creek flows nearby, carving a modest path through the terrain as it carries the quiet runoff of the region toward the larger currents.

Benicia holds a storied past as a former state capital, its early significance anchored by its strategic access to the shipping lanes of the Carquinez Strait. The local economy evolved from its maritime roots into a blend of industrial enterprise and a refined, artistic sensibility. Large oil refineries stand as silent, metallic sentinels on the periphery, their steady hum providing a stark contrast to the quiet, sun-drenched storefronts of the historic center. Artisans and glassblowers have repurposed old military structures, breathing a deliberate, creative energy into the heavy brick architecture of the past. The labor of the docks and the output of the modern factory floor continue to shape the daily pulse of the people here. Commerce in Benicia remains tethered to the water, drawing inspiration from the tides that shift the light against the docks each day.

The cultural character of Benicia is defined by a deep respect for its preservation, where the old brick buildings serve as a living record of the nineteenth century. Visitors often gather at the State Capitol building, a landmark that stands as a dignified reminder of the era when the government gathered within these walls. The town hosts lively street fairs and art festivals that draw neighbors together, creating a sense of connection that feels both intentional and unforced. While the town remains modest in scale, it has been home to notable figures like the writer Jack London, who once lived here and drew inspiration from the rugged, maritime environment. Life in Benicia moves with a measured pace, favoring long afternoons spent watching the water or exploring the quiet corners of the harbor. Even the distant, shimmering surface of Lake Chabot provides a serene mental anchor for those who appreciate the varied geography that surrounds this corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Tourtelot Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 344° N
Benicia Community Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 346° N
Bridgeview Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 191° S
Lake Herman Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 002° N
Saint Catherines Convent (historical) (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 180° S
Benicia Seminary (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 183° S
World War I memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 183° S
Bandstand (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 182° S
Benicia State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 257° W
Benicia Capitol (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 187° S
Happy Life Pottery (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 187° S
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 116° SE
Benicia Plein Air Gallery (Gallery) — 1.8 mi, 190° S
Benicia Bench (Public Artwork) — 2.0 mi, 183° S
City of Benicia Fishing Pier (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 196° S
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 2.1 mi, 138° SE
Southern Pacific Ferry Terminal (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 244° SW
Martinez Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 163° S
1958 Carquinez Bridge (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 257° W
2003 Alfred Zampa Memorial Suspension Bridge (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 259° W
LC Galleries (Gallery) — 4.0 mi, 166° S
Point Edith Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 114° SE
Mullen Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 294° NW
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 291° W
Seaside Junction (Theme Park) — 6.1 mi, 316° NW
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.7 mi, 295° NW · 43k acres
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 15.1 mi, 139° SE
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 22.1 mi, 220° SW · 113k acres
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 26.4 mi, 003° N · 598k acres

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