Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Also known as Benicia Capitol SHP
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Fri–Sun 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 745-3385
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park is a 1-acre historic site in Solano County, in Benicia.
Popular activities here are historic sites and ranger programs.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Fri–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Mon–Thu | Closed | — |
Official wording
Open Friday through Sunday 10am-5pm Closed Monday through Thursday Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult Museum Entry Fee | $3 |
| Youth Museum Entry Fee | $2 · child |
| Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee | Free |
Official wording
Special rates may apply for peak season, high demand holiday periods, and during weekends. Prices are subject to change without notice. • Adult Museum Entry Fee: $3.00 • Youth Museum Entry Fee: $2.00 • Children (5 & Under) Museum Entry Fee: Free
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursRanger and interpretive programs
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Nature center or museum
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 115 West G Street
Benicia, CA 94510 - Nearest town
- Benicia
- Coordinates
- 38.0501, -122.1589
- Phone
- (707) 745-3385
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The historic park is located at 115 West G Street in Benicia, not far from Vallejo.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Benicia state capitol exterior.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Epolk
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology