| the 7 bright and airy suites offer free wi-fi, tvs and minifridges, as well as whirlpool tubs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. continental breakfast is served at a nearby sister hotel. theres also a garden area with seating. set in a victorian house dating from the 1850s, this polished bed-and-breakfast is a 6-minute walk from benicia capitol state historic park, 11 miles from the carquinez strait and 1 mile from the i-780. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some suites add patios, balconies or decks; others have 4-poster beds, vaulted ceilings and/or saunas
San Francisco International Airport 51 min
Tilden Regional Park (28 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Mare Island (19 min)
Guided tours of a former naval shipyard area, including officers' homes & a history museum. Lake Anza (41 min)
Reservoir at Tilden Regional Park, open May–Sep for swimming, with a beach & lifeguard. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (18 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (15 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (22 min)
Spacious park offering miles of multi-use trails plus a children's playground & picnicking areas. Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge (12 min) Briones Regional Park (18 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. John Muir National Historic Site (14 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. Benicia State Recreation Area (13 min)
Marshes, grassy hillsides & rocky beaches attract hikers, birders, fishers & cyclists to this park. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (25 min)
Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches. Indian Rock Park (34 min)
This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty. Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park (13 min)
Marsh habitat with sports fields & courts, ponds, creeks, picnic facilities & walking trails. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (16 min)
Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Carquinez Strait (13 min)
Lighthouse and marsh | 
