Benicia is the ideal community where you and your business can call home! In Benicia you will find a deep-water port, a 3000-acre industrial park, and a historic downtown and waterfront that attracts tourists and residents alike. Benicia Industrial Park is a major economic powerhouse, yet residents also enjoy the small town advantages of excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.

• Easy Access. Benicia is 40 minutes from San Francisco and 50 minutes from Sacramento, at the junction of I-680 and I-780. Port of Benicia handles bulk goods such as ag products and motor vehicles with UP rail service at the site.
• Lower Costs. City fees, rent for commercial properties, and labor costs are lower than many Bay Area communities.
• Business Support. The City’s Business Resources Incentive Program is one example of Benicia’s support and promotion of a positive business climate.
• Safe. Benicia enjoys a consistently low crime rate.

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Benicia Industrial Park and Port – BIP is Solano County's largest industrial park, with over 3,000 acres of land, 7 million sq ft of buildings and 450 businesses. The park is located near the junction of I-680 and I-780, adjacent to the Port of Benicia, a 2,400 foot deep-water facility 24 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Learn more here

Commercial Area – Benicia’s four largest shopping centers range in size from 30,000 sq. ft. to 160,000 sq. ft. are They easily accessible from I-780 and serve residents and the region alike. Learn more here

Downtown Commercial – Benicia’s downtown, situated along the scenic Carquinez Straight, is a certified California Main Street District that caters to tourists as well as residents. The City invested in major improvements to preserve the area, and a Business Improvement District ensures that Downtown Benicia will continue to be a special place for restaurants and shopping that will delight tourists and residents alike. Learn more here

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