Benicia Capitol SHP

State Historic Park

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California’s third seat of government (1853-54.) It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives.

The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The interior includes a board-for-board reconstruction of the building’s original floor with ponderosa pine. The desks, three of which are originals from the Benicia period or earlier, are furnished with a candlestick, a 19th century newspaper, a quill pen and a top hat.

Contact the park for school visit fee waivers, school visit reservations or programs, guided tour requests or group visit reservations.

Location – Directions
Take East 2nd Street Exit off of Highway 780. Go left on East 2nd Street, right on Military East, and left on First Street.

The historic park is located at 115 West G Street in Benicia, not far from Vallejo.
Latitude/Longitude: 38.0494 / -122.1575

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing
The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.


Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos:	Benicia Capitol SHP State Historic Park Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is the site of California’s third seat of government (1853-54.) It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits. The interior includes a board-for-board reconstruction of the building’s original floor with ponderosa pine. The desks, three of which are originals from the Benicia period or earlier, are furnished with a candlestick, a 19th century newspaper, a quill pen and a top hat. Contact the park for school visit fee waivers, school visit reservations or programs, guided tour requests or group visit reservations. Location – Directions Take East 2nd Street Exit off of Highway 780. Go left on East 2nd Street, right on Military East, and left on First Street. The historic park is located at 115 West G Street in Benicia, not far from Vallejo. Latitude/Longitude: 38.0494 / -122.1575 Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.	Park Features Icon Legend County Solano Region San Francisco Bay Area Operating Hours Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am to 5pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day Telephone 707-745-3385 Special Events/Weddings: 707-939-6188