From the beginning of February of 1853 to the end of February 1854, Benicia was the capital of California, and the capitol building here at the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is where the state legislature convened and met until they voted to move the capitol to Sacramento, where it still is today.

The capitol building in Benicia is the only pre-Sacramento state capitol building that is still standing in California, and it has been painstakingly restored as closely as possible to its original state, and visitors can tour the building to see a recreation of the desks and set up of the legislative interior and learn about California’s history through a series of exhibits.

115 W G St, Benicia, CA 94510

Benicia Capitol State Historic Park Benicia State Recreation Area Benicia Public Pier & Beach Arts Benicia Benicia Certified Farmers Market Benicia Historical Museum Benicia Clocktower Fischer-Hanlon House Benicia Fire Museum Bruehol Brewing HQ Gallery Benicia-Martinez Bridge Vista Point Commanding Officer's Quarters Mansion Benicia Old Town Theatre Group Lucca Bar & Grill Sailor Jack's Rellik Tavern

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