Lori’s guide to Good Stuff

Lori
Lori’s guide to Good Stuff

Sightseeing

Benicia is my favorite place I've ever lived and there are so many places to eat, shop and sightsee that I can't do them justice with my little guidebook! Visit https://www.visitbenicia.org/ for latest listing of events happening in our beautiful little town!
36 locals recommend
Benicia
36 locals recommend
Benicia is my favorite place I've ever lived and there are so many places to eat, shop and sightsee that I can't do them justice with my little guidebook! Visit https://www.visitbenicia.org/ for latest listing of events happening in our beautiful little town!
Benicia's Certified Farmer’s Market every Thursday evening (4-8pm) starting 4/29-10/28. It is located downtown on 1st St between B and D streets.
6 locals recommend
Benicia Farmers Market
East D Street
6 locals recommend
Benicia's Certified Farmer’s Market every Thursday evening (4-8pm) starting 4/29-10/28. It is located downtown on 1st St between B and D streets.
Check out. http://www.beniciamainstreet.org for the latest downtown events during your stay! You can also stop by the historic train station at the end of 1st Street and enjoy shopping for Benicia souvenirs and yummy See's Candy!
Benicia Main Street Program
90 1st St
Check out. http://www.beniciamainstreet.org for the latest downtown events during your stay! You can also stop by the historic train station at the end of 1st Street and enjoy shopping for Benicia souvenirs and yummy See's Candy!
Just one block from your oasis! Go for a stroll to the shopping area on Columbus Parkway about 1 mile away or walk, run, ride or drive all the way around the park for a nearly 6 mile roundtrip adventure (the entry for cars is at the next exit off Columbus Parkway). There are places to stop and picnic along the way too.
32 locals recommend
Benicia State Recreation Area
1 State Park Rd
32 locals recommend
Just one block from your oasis! Go for a stroll to the shopping area on Columbus Parkway about 1 mile away or walk, run, ride or drive all the way around the park for a nearly 6 mile roundtrip adventure (the entry for cars is at the next exit off Columbus Parkway). There are places to stop and picnic along the way too.
Just a 6 minute drive from the suite to the terminal. I highly recommend taking the ferry into SF instead of driving or taking the BART train. It's a very scenic view of the bay from right on the bay!
14 locals recommend
Vallejo Ferry Terminal
14 locals recommend
Just a 6 minute drive from the suite to the terminal. I highly recommend taking the ferry into SF instead of driving or taking the BART train. It's a very scenic view of the bay from right on the bay!
Farmers' Market every Saturday 9 am to noon in lovely downtown Vallejo!
27 locals recommend
Vallejo Farmers' Market
400 Georgia St
27 locals recommend
Farmers' Market every Saturday 9 am to noon in lovely downtown Vallejo!

Food scene

Teppanyaki grill, steak house, Sushi. You can enjoy a private table or a seat at the grill. They also have valet parking.
6 locals recommend
Kimono Japanese Restaurant
1654 E 2nd St
6 locals recommend
Teppanyaki grill, steak house, Sushi. You can enjoy a private table or a seat at the grill. They also have valet parking.
Cajun/Creole, seafood, breakfast/brunch. They also have beignets on Sundays! Call ahead to find out their hours. 707-747-6028
6 locals recommend
The Workshop
511 Claverie Way
6 locals recommend
Cajun/Creole, seafood, breakfast/brunch. They also have beignets on Sundays! Call ahead to find out their hours. 707-747-6028
Romantic Setting with beautiful sunset views!
28 locals recommend
Bella Siena
127 1st St
28 locals recommend
Romantic Setting with beautiful sunset views!
Hawaiian comfort food! Keep an eye out because sometimes they host traditional dancing in their parking lot!
Got Plate Lunch
3200 1st St
Hawaiian comfort food! Keep an eye out because sometimes they host traditional dancing in their parking lot!
Bakery, coffee, breakfast/brunch. Relatively new and it gets rave reviews!
12 locals recommend
FARM & FLOUR
700 1st St
12 locals recommend
Bakery, coffee, breakfast/brunch. Relatively new and it gets rave reviews!
Traditional Indian food. So yummy! Just an exit away on Columbus Parkway.
Mirchi Indian Grill
2032 Columbus Pkwy
Traditional Indian food. So yummy! Just an exit away on Columbus Parkway.
Amazing coffee and pastries!
21 locals recommend
One House Bakery
918 1st St
21 locals recommend
Amazing coffee and pastries!
Provisions proudly serves up craft cocktails, hand pulled espresso and elevated comfort food in beautiful downtown Vallejo. Vegetarian friendly! Sun, Mon, Weds, Thurs 8-4p Friday and Saturday 8-8p closed Tuesday
17 locals recommend
Provisions
300 Virginia St
17 locals recommend
Provisions proudly serves up craft cocktails, hand pulled espresso and elevated comfort food in beautiful downtown Vallejo. Vegetarian friendly! Sun, Mon, Weds, Thurs 8-4p Friday and Saturday 8-8p closed Tuesday
The best breakfast and lunch in Vallejo!
36 locals recommend
Good Day Cafe
314 Georgia St
36 locals recommend
The best breakfast and lunch in Vallejo!
With over 30 Beers on tap, this wonderful Italian eatery in the heart of Downtown Vallejo offers more than you could ever ask for. Great food, great location, a great bar!
Bambino's Vallejo Pasta, Pizza and full bar
With over 30 Beers on tap, this wonderful Italian eatery in the heart of Downtown Vallejo offers more than you could ever ask for. Great food, great location, a great bar!
I'm obsessed with this Burmese restaurant! Located downtown at 1st and D in the historic Washington House with indoor or courtyard seating with beautiful jade trees.
Aung MayLiKa (1st street)
I'm obsessed with this Burmese restaurant! Located downtown at 1st and D in the historic Washington House with indoor or courtyard seating with beautiful jade trees.

My favorite hangouts for music and libations

They have food, an outdoor patio and live music. Their house special Bloody Marys are a meal by themselves. 707-746-1137 Reservations highly recommended when they have live music.
25 locals recommend
The Rellik Tavern
726 1st St
25 locals recommend
They have food, an outdoor patio and live music. Their house special Bloody Marys are a meal by themselves. 707-746-1137 Reservations highly recommended when they have live music.
they have a full restaurant, outdoor seating, a bar and a beer garden. You can make restaurant reservations online or call 707-745-3749
43 locals recommend
Lucca Bar & Grill
439 1st Street
43 locals recommend
they have a full restaurant, outdoor seating, a bar and a beer garden. You can make restaurant reservations online or call 707-745-3749
New to downtown Benicia!!
6 locals recommend
Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse
440 1st Street
6 locals recommend
New to downtown Benicia!!

Groceries

For all of your grocery needs! while you're there check out the rest of what the shopping center has to offer!
17 locals recommend
Raley's
890 Southampton Rd
17 locals recommend
For all of your grocery needs! while you're there check out the rest of what the shopping center has to offer!
They sell pantry items such as jams, jellies, honeys, syrups, drink mixers, elixirs, coffees, chocolates, Spices, sauces, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pickles, olives and more! Fresh Acme bread daily! Regular Store Hours: Mondays - Closed Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday Closed
Anchor Pantry
620 Marin St
They sell pantry items such as jams, jellies, honeys, syrups, drink mixers, elixirs, coffees, chocolates, Spices, sauces, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, pickles, olives and more! Fresh Acme bread daily! Regular Store Hours: Mondays - Closed Tuesday-Friday 11:00am-6:00pm Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday Closed

Coffee Shops

There are four Starbucks in town! The one on Columbus Parkway has a drivethrough.
Starbucks
2120 Columbus Pkwy
There are four Starbucks in town! The one on Columbus Parkway has a drivethrough.
Just one exit away in the strip mall on the left side of the exit next to Mirchi. 2036 Columbus Parkway, Benicia (5am-9pm Weekdays, 6am-9pm Saturdays, 7am-7pm Sundays)
Benicia Coffee Company
2036 Columbus Pkwy
Just one exit away in the strip mall on the left side of the exit next to Mirchi. 2036 Columbus Parkway, Benicia (5am-9pm Weekdays, 6am-9pm Saturdays, 7am-7pm Sundays)
Benicia's first coffee shop! 1383 E 2nd St, Benicia (5am-4pm Weekdays, 6am-4pm Saturdays, 6am-2pm Sundays)
Rrags
1383 E 2nd St
Benicia's first coffee shop! 1383 E 2nd St, Benicia (5am-4pm Weekdays, 6am-4pm Saturdays, 6am-2pm Sundays)

Events

This is an amazing music festival with amazing food in nearby Napa! This year is Labor Day weekend. I can't wait!
17 locals recommend
BottleRock
575 3rd St
17 locals recommend
This is an amazing music festival with amazing food in nearby Napa! This year is Labor Day weekend. I can't wait!
This is an annual event in August in Downtown Benicia. I've gotten some of my best finds at this event! I'm looking forward to its return!
Peddler's Fair
122 E J St
This is an annual event in August in Downtown Benicia. I've gotten some of my best finds at this event! I'm looking forward to its return!
New events being added all of the time! Visit https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/recspecialevents for more information!
City Park
150 Military W
New events being added all of the time! Visit https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/recspecialevents for more information!

Wine tasting

This winery has the best sparkling wine in the valley and doesn't require a trip through Napa to get to it! It's also on the way to Sonoma!
66 locals recommend
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd
66 locals recommend
This winery has the best sparkling wine in the valley and doesn't require a trip through Napa to get to it! It's also on the way to Sonoma!
A local Solano County winery best known for its award winning Petite Sirah! If the timing is right, try their special Baby Maker wine (wink)!
14 locals recommend
Vezer Family Vineyard
2522 Mankas Corner Rd
14 locals recommend
A local Solano County winery best known for its award winning Petite Sirah! If the timing is right, try their special Baby Maker wine (wink)!
Another winery right here is Solano county. The Wooden Valley winery has a wide variety of wines to try and will likely have something for everyone's taste and reasonable prices.
22 locals recommend
Wooden Valley Winery
4756 Suisun Valley Rd
22 locals recommend
Another winery right here is Solano county. The Wooden Valley winery has a wide variety of wines to try and will likely have something for everyone's taste and reasonable prices.
Up in the Napa valley, V. Sattui has not only wine tasting but a large market to buy many must-have items you won't want to leave without!
49 locals recommend
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Ln
49 locals recommend
Up in the Napa valley, V. Sattui has not only wine tasting but a large market to buy many must-have items you won't want to leave without!
This is a cozy winery near downtown Benicia with amazing wine and small bites from curated from their own garden!
15 locals recommend
St Clair Brown Winery & Brewery
816 Vallejo St
15 locals recommend
This is a cozy winery near downtown Benicia with amazing wine and small bites from curated from their own garden!
This is a nearby winery on Mare Island about 10 minutes from the suite where you can try local wines and enjoy some music!
24 locals recommend
Vino Godfather Winery
1005 Walnut Ave
24 locals recommend
This is a nearby winery on Mare Island about 10 minutes from the suite where you can try local wines and enjoy some music!