BeniciaBenicia, California

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• Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
• SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
• Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
• TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
• SafetyBenicia is a low-crime small town; the real risks are summer heat, traffic on I-780/I-680 and unlit shoreline paths after dark.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee$4–6
• Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, one person$18–35
• Street or quick mealDeli sandwich or burger$10–16
• BeerDraught beer$7–10
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
• Museum or sight ticketCapitol park entry$3
• Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
• Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
• High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$150 · High US$300

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What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

OAK Oakland International (About 45–60 min by car via I-880 and I-80/I-780; check traffic.) · SFO San Francisco International (About 60–75 min by car via the Bay Bridge and I-80; check traffic.) · SMF Sacramento International (About 60–75 min by car via I-80 and I-680.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

$60–100 excl. bed

Mid

$120–200 excl. bed

High

$250+ excl. bed

• Summer afternoons inland can hit 32–35 °C (90–95 °F); carry water and plan shade.Summer afternoons inland can hit 90–95 °F (32–35 °C); carry water and plan shade.
• The capitol park is closed Mon–Wed; check hours before you drive out.
• Downtown parking fills on weekend afternoons; arrive before noon.
• Bridge bike/ped path is on the southbound span only — check access before riding.