Cheap Things To Do in Port Costa, California

Benicia State Recreation Area covers marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the narrowest portion of the Carquinez Strait. Cyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and roller skaters enjoy... More on Parks

This is a great place to find unique gifts for friends or yourself! A variety to choose from including items for the home, jewelry, lotions, ... More on insiderpages.com

Fischer-Hanlon House in Benicia, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

The Benicia Capitol State Historic Park holds the Fischer-Hanlon House. The house was a Gold Rush hotel and ha ... More on PlanetWare

Designed in 1859 by Lt. Julian McAllister and built by shipwrights of the Pacific Mail and Steamship Company, St. Paul's is an outstanding example of early California Gothic ecclesiastical archite... More on Ohp.parks.ca.gov

Inscription. Designed in 1859 by Lt. Julian McAllister and built by shipwrights of the Pacific Mail and Steamship Company, St. Paul's is an outstanding example of early California Gothic ecclesiast... More on HMDB

Inscription. In 1882, Mathew Turner of San Francisco relocated his shipyard to Benicia. Turner, the most prodigious shipbuilder in North America, constructed 228 vessels, 169 of which were launched here. In 1913, the shipyard was ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Erected in 1852, this historic building was ostensibly intended for Benicia City Hall, offered as the State Capitol and promptly accepted, it had that honor from February 4, 1853 to February 25, 1854. Deeded to state ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The first Masonic hall built in California was begun in the summer of 1850, occupied by the lodge October 14, 1850, and formally dedicated December 27, 1850. This building served as the Masonic Temple for Benicia Lodge ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Robert Semple, chief founder of Benicia, negotiated with General M. G. Vallejo for the land and suggested new city be named after Generals wife, Francisca Benicia, selecting Francisca. Officials of Yerba Buena objected ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Gen. Mariano G. Vallejo: Who was Commandante of Northern California for over 10 years. Thomas O. Larkin: U. S. Consul in California 1844-1846. Robert Semple: Presiding Officer of the First Constitutional Convention of ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Architect and driving force behind the modernization of Highway 780, the first State Capitol Building, the Benicia State Park, First Street Development, the Benicia City Water System, and the Benicia Industrial Park. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This tablet dedicated to his memory. He was State Senator 1852-1853; Mayor of Santa Barbara, Captain of California Volunteers serving in Arizona during the Civil War 1861-1865. He was a loyal member of the Ancient and ... More on HMDB