Explore Benicia

Explore Benicia?s past and present with a delicious lunch at the former Jack London haunt, Sailor Jack?s, before experiencing a piece of California history with a tour of Benicia Capitol State Historic Park.

Sailor Jack?s is the top restaurant in Benicia for seafood served with California flair. Located on the scenic Carquinez Straits, their seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone at this delicious, included lunch. Named for author Jack London who lived nearby and loved the area and located in a historic (circa 1868) sea captain?s home, their charming rooms offer you a unique waterfront view as you dine.

Your docent-led tour will open your eyes to the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, the site of California?s third seat of government and the onply pre-Sacramento Capitol that survives. The fledgling town of Benicia built this Greek Revival/Palladian structure to lure the State Legislature, which convened there before moving to Sacramento. The original building has been restored with reconstructed period furnishings and exhibits, the interior includes a board-for-board reconstruction of the building?s original floor with ponderosa pine.

After exploring Benicia?s past, explore its present with time at your leisure to shop in their inviting waterfront downtown, perusing the shops, café?s and historical points of interest that line the main street.

Activity Level: Low to Moderate; docent-led tour and walking at your own pace.

Trip Includes: Delicious Lunch, Docent-led Tour, Transportation, Tips, and Travel Staff