Benicia Historical Society

Welcome to Historic Benicia! As the first incorporated city in the state of California, Benicia features some of the most extensive and captivating history, and historical buildings, in all of California. As you walk the streets of our charming historic downtown district, with its rare Victorian and early California architecture, you will be swept back to an engaging time, when day to day life was a struggle but the reward was to watch a city and state being born. We hope you enjoy your walking tour! First Street Walking Tour Based on a publication by the BENICIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DOWNTOWN BENICIA