Well... I've definitely seen better views in my day. But for what it's worth, it ain't too shabby…read more The Benicia Bridges Vista Point is located a few miles off of highway 680 in Benicia. It offers views of both sections of the Benicia-Martinez bridge, the Carquinez Strait, and the Suisun Bay. I tried coming here a few weeks back at night but I was met by a couple of cops who told me that the viewpoint was closed after dark. Since I was already on the other side of the bridge and it was still daylight out, I decided to try and catch a nice sunset there. Going down 680 South, there's a sign that says "Vista Point" a few exits before the 680/80 split. When you take that exit, you will drive a few miles down and make a left at the overpass. You'll arrive at a small parking lot with plenty of spaces to park. There are two entryways to the viewpoint, but both will take you to the same quick path to the top. There are a couple of benches but beware of bugs! When you make it to the top, you'll be met with the view of the boats sailing on the Suisun bay and cars passing over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. I guess for the locals here in Benicia, this is probably a nice spot to escape. It's a nice little spot, but not one that I would frequent personally.

If you have a sack lunch and no need for any facilities, this might make a good place to stop to…read moreeat in the car. It is a sunny place without many shade trees when the Sun is overhead. My favorite view is of the three bridges before teaching the parking lot. There is no return lane near the parking! lot exit. If the parking lot appears busy, stop as soon as you enter it and figure out who looks like they are about to pull out and depart the area.

Beautiful downtown by a beach. Must visit. All the way to here to get the olive oil. It had…read morebeautiful decor during Christmas time

Downtown Benecia is a family friendly spot, with great restaurants and local businesses. There are…read morelots of fun events and a terrific Thursday night Farmer's Market. Benecia is a gem!

Free parking and a short hike up a hill will get you a chance to check out this cool statue of the…read moremechanics behind making wine. You'll probably need to head on the grass to get the best snapshots. Plan for tenish minutes if you hit a crowd, otherwise, its a quick fly-by.

Meet the Grape Crusher…read more Many, many years ago, my Girl Scout troop helped at a family vineyard in Florida. Wow. That gave me a lot of respect for all of the labor that goes into harvesting and crushing grapes. The Grape Crusher pays homage to all those who labored to make Napa Valley what it is today. This monumental sculpture is visible from the highway, but you can exit to take a closer look. The vineyard worker wears a wide brimmed hat. He has both hands gripping the handle of the press and one foot braced against the basket. (We were also sweating, but that was because it reached 104 F on a very unseasonably hot day in October... so bonus...we had the park to ourselves.) Beautiful scenic views from the park. Free parking available with an easy inclined paved walkway to the statue. Worth a short stop for a quick photo op.

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!

Such a beautiful venue, and honestly, I think it deserves some more attention and appreciation! As…read morethe photographer of my sister's wedding, I knew that lighting was going to be important. The lighting here was really nice once it was past noon. The inside of the chapel was timeless and beautiful. It is a lot roomier than I expected inside. The chapel pretty much comes with everything you will need, including the stereo system and a changing room for the bride. We didn't even decorate the chapel because it was pretty enough the way it was. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a venue in Solano County. The history of the chapel is amazing, and the people who work here clearly adore and care for the chapel. Side note to citizens not involved in the wedding ceremony, please take couple pictures somewhere else when you obviously see a photographer trying to get photos of the bride and her party! I had shots be completely ruined or have to be heavily edited due to activity from unknown parties taking their own random photos in the background of the chapel. We had the chapel reserved at this time, and it really did stress out the bride as well. I did my best to avoid them, but still, common courtesy says this is a once in a lifetime event and please be respectful of that!

First off, the chapel is beautiful. We didn't need to do anything decor wise…read more Service wise, Sandy and Miguel, were assigned to us as our helpers on our wedding day. They were both so kind and sweet. They greeted us and helped us out with so much. We really enjoyed them! Jen is also amazing! She is very available, ready to help, and easy to reach -- which isn't something you find often. They were all around just great!

I visited the China Point Overlook on Tuesday, 4/2/24, in the afternoon. What I enjoyed the most…read morewas taking a stroll around the area, as it was very peaceful, calming, and tranquil. The scenery of downtown Napa was impressively breathtaking. I recommend coming here.

Overlooking the Napa River and in a park with an asian flair, the China Point Overlook is the spot…read morethat was the original Chinatown of the Napa Valley in the mid-1800s. The community of about 300 people lasted until 1902 when a fire ripped through the area, destroying most of the area. Great view of the river though not quite peaceful as there is the busy traffic from Soscol and 1st Street. [Review 17602 overall - 394 in California - 1120 of 2022.]

When we come to Napa area to shop and dine, we absolutely LOVE walking around and enjoy our…read moresurroundings and history. From the restoration of these buildings, the art all around, and to the beautiful plants and flowers. What a great way to get our steps in and enjoy the views!! People watching is fun, too. Checking out businesses in between and meeting the friendly employees and owners is a bonus. Come check out the area and give a little love to these businesses. You won't be disappointed.

Ashamed to say I've never explored downtown Napa..shame! We were in town to meet friends for dinner…read moreand had the opportunity to explore a number of locally owned stores, shops and street vendors. We've seriously been missing out! There was also a light show exhibit with observers of all ages to enjoy. Hubby and I made note of a few restaurants to come try as well.

On our latest "Foody" adventure in the City of Napa , California, our walking tour happen to pass…read moreone of the most recognizable buildings in the city " The Winship-Smernes Building" also known as the "Hennessy Building". This building is a fine example of late 19 century "Italianate Victorian " architecture. In 1887, a wealthy gentleman from Minneapolis by the name of Edward H. Winship had local architect " Luther M. Turton" design plans for the building. The most notable feature of the building was it's octagon tower, which was damaged and later removed after the devastating 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. The turreted tower you see today was reinstalled during the renovation and restoration of the building in 1985. Thanks to the restoration efforts of developer " Ging Chan " architect "Dan Paterson ", and builder " William Cook", the Winship Building has won the covenant " Napa Chamber of Commerce Civic Improvement Award for Historic Preservation " and was placed in the National Registry of Historic Places in 1977. The street level store front was first occupied by druggist "Springsteen" and then soon bought out by "Levinsons Drug Store" in 1897 and operated in this location for the next 80 years ! Today the building is home to one of Napa's most popular coffee roasters " Napa Valley Coffee Roasting Co." So if you ever happen to be in the City of Napa, sit back , sip some wine and take in its amazing history ! I will surely be back soon ! Thanks for reading !