all have en suite bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs, free wifi, tvs and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:30 pmcheck-out time: 11:30 am. a 1-minute walk from the waterfront, this quaint 1852 hotel in downtown benicia is a 6-minute drive to interstate 780 and 35. some rooms have microwaves, minifridges, 4-poster beds and/or water views. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast served in the period lobby. the 12 elegant, victorian-style rooms are individually decorated with antique furnishings. 4 miles from san francisco San Francisco International Airport 51 min
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (16 min) Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Lake Anza (42 min) Reservoir at Tilden Regional Park, open May–Sep for swimming, with a beach & lifeguard. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (16 min) Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. 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. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (19 min) Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Briones Regional Park (19 min) Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. Benicia State Recreation Area (14 min) Marshes, grassy hillsides & rocky beaches attract hikers, birders, fishers & cyclists to this park. Tilden Regional Park (29 min) A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Point Pinole Regional Shoreline (26 min) Sprawling park with scenic, multi-use trails through meadows, eucalyptus woods, bluffs & beaches. Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park (13 min) Marsh habitat with sports fields & courts, ponds, creeks, picnic facilities & walking trails. Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge (12 min) Carquinez Strait (14 min) Lighthouse and marsh Wildcat Canyon Regional Park (23 min) Spacious park offering miles of multi-use trails plus a children's playground & picnicking areas. Indian Rock Park (34 min) This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty. Mare Island (20 min) Guided tours of a former naval shipyard area, including officers' homes & a history museum. |