The Vallejo Waterfront Park has to be my favorite area in town. My siblings and I have so many…read moregreat memories here we used to ride our bikes all around, fly our kites or even just walk our dogs along the water. There is always something to do and the sunsets here tend to be nice. There's always a great crowd and lively energy around, especially since the ferry stops right here and there's a bar and a nice restaurant nearby if you want to grab drinks or dinner. On a personal note, I actually came here on my very first date when I was just 18 years old haha.

A very scenic waterfront park. A place in the greater bay area that I have not known at all until…read moremore recently. This is a beautiful part of the bay. It isn't very popular or well known and that might be good - if you want to come on a special holiday. San Francisco can be overrated sometimes and this wouldn't be so crowded. San leandro waterfront - the mayor seemed to give up on about 10 years ago. This still has some boats - and that adds to the mood even if you don't sail. A lot of people in my family like the water - I'm not really one of them - I like to look at the water but not necessarily be in it or on it - sailing or swimming. YOu wouldn't swim in this water anyway. I think its more of a cesspool in that respect. THe whole bay is. Its brown and probably has all sorts of stuff growing in it - only people who have looked through a microscope would know. When I was a kid 35 years ago the water was still decent looking. It was sort of blue - maybe with a tiny tint of green. Today it is brown as toilet water after some bad Taco Bell. Still, I enjoy looking at this Taco Bell water - I just don't want to be in it.... even if I am so to speak. So many of my friends moved to Texas and Vegas to get away from the cesspool. My friends with kids that is. The whole situation reminds me of my favorite Jingletown Oakland blog writer Sandra Tavel - she somehow lives in the filth but somehow is above it in her fancy condo.

Life's a beach, enjoy the waves! Okay, I just made that up...but, it sounds cool, right? I know! :)…read moreIf you think that was cool, then you must check out Benicia Public Pier & Beach! Beautiful views (including Carquinez Bridge in the distance, mountains, Amtrak was chugging along in the far distance also!), ocean air, and a breeze. It was pretty cold and foggy when I first arrived. Then, the sun peaked out more and got some vitamin D. I took a nice stroll on the sidewalk that winds around the pier and by a restaurant and some homes. The ocean view stayed front and center the entire time. There wasn't many people there at the time I went. It felt like I owned the area to myself for a little bit :) There's street parking (free). There were benches all along the sidewalk and the pier, if you just want to sit and watch the ocean waves. I definitely will be returning for some more Vitamin sea time! :)

Very Clean Pier with lots of stripe bass. OG fisherman's are very friendly and helpful. Would…read moredefinitely recommend this spot for first timers..

If you've been looking for a dog park with plenty of dogs for your pup to socialize with, this is…read moredefinitely one to check out! I've tried several local dog parks, and so far, Benicia Dog Park has had the most dogs. There's plenty of room for them to run and play, plus a little tunnel that my dog enjoys. My only concern is that the small-dog area isn't as nice or spacious as the larger-dog area. If you have a small dog, you may end up in the main area with bigger dogs, so just keep that in mind. Overall, a great park with lots of space and plenty of opportunities for dogs to socialize!

This park is really nice. It is clean. There are a lot of areas for the kids to play and have a lot…read moreof fun. I'll come back again. Thanks

I absolutely Love walking here with my kids it's quiet peaceful and very Beautiful my dog loves…read morewalking around here with us too

Glass beach is a must see at the end of this trail. Such an amazing place to see a beautiful sunset…read moreand to take a walk with the Littles. My daughter enjoyed this place so much. She collected sea glass, We got to take an amazing walk and watched the beautiful sunset. This will definitely be a go to place for me To relax, unwind, and watch one of the most amazing sunsets I've seen in the state. Also love that it is dog friendly!

Mare Island Heritage Trail is great if you're looking for an easy, scenic walk with a little…read morehistory mixed in. The trail runs along the waterfront with really nice views of the bay, the Napa River, and the old naval shipyard buildings. You get a mix of open water, boats, and historic structures, which makes it feel a little more interesting than your typical flat walk. On a clear day, the views are especially good and it's super peaceful. It's very dog friendly, which is a huge plus. Plenty of space for pups to walk and explore, just make sure to bring water for them since there's not a ton of shade in some sections. Also definitely bring tick spray.

I work on Mare Island and I haven't had a chance to check this area out yet. Visitors try to find…read morethe highest peak where the Ghost ship art pieces are or the cemetery but I have yet to go through the trail. I felt like drivers were driving fast on the road. There's a parking lot at the bottom before the trail. I saw some runners and people with dogs but I plan to go check it out with a group of coworkers one of these days.

Good lunch today. My husband had the Mushroom Rissoto as did Dawn. Ted didn't like his and they…read moretook it of the bill. Dawn liked hers. Greg had a chicken sandwich which was OK. I had Lobster Ravioli W/Prawns. Good salad and my Blood Orange Martini was excellent.

My dog likes it here, sometimes I walk here other times I bike, what make this place great is the…read morefresh air and big open spaces. The hike around the park is easy but also a fun way to spend a hour. Like I said my dog is a big fan. 5 stars.

Very nice place to take a stroll. The lake was beautiful and peaceful. We'll be back.read more

Tough to decide if the trip was worth it. 1st, just FYI, they close the gates at sundown (not…read moredark). We went to fish. Plenty of fish were jumping and some guys said they caught some but we did not. We arrived about 8 and sunset was 8:30. The problem was the ticks! So many! I think my daughter had around 7 and the rest of us had about 1-2 each.

In the City of Benicia California is a small park called " First Street Greens ". The park is an…read moreopen space grassy area near the Benicia Waterfront. This park hosts many events throughout the year. (Jazz Festival/ Holloween Costume Contest / Waterfront Festival and the Fourth of July fireworks. There are no playground structures here. Perfect spot for picnics, watching the boats go by, walking dogs, or just plain relaxing, and of course hosting major events throughout the year. As mentioned before, there are no children's play area here . With the water being in such close proximity to the park, adult supervision is always recommended ! As always be aware of your surrounding ! Enjoy !