In Our Community

Our community features amenities such as a marina, walking and biking paths, a city park, a yacht club with a restaurant and bar, and wetlands with numerous viewing areas for wildlife, including egrets, ducks, loons, cormorants, seagulls, and pelicans, along with occasional visits from otters and sea lions. If you own a boat, you can dock it with a view of your home. Our HOA welcomes residents to attend bi-monthly board meetings at the yacht club. Additionally, our association provides this website to keep residents informed and connected. Portside Village is truly a wonderful place to live and is conveniently located just a couple of blocks from historic downtown Benicia, where you’ll find plenty of shops, salons, restaurants, nightclubs, and more.

Near Our Community

Residents of Benicia are likely aware of the city’s strong emphasis on celebration. The town center is frequently the venue for a variety of events, including parades, farmers’ markets, festivals, and charity functions. First Street often buzzes with activity, showcasing a blend of spectators and vendors. Notably, in 1987, Benicia was selected to participate in the California Main Street Program.

Along First Street, a diverse array of businesses can be found, such as antique shops, specialty stores, bicycle shops, music stores, jewelry shops, hair and nail salons, massage clinics, bars, taverns, and restaurants. Additionally, the area is home to real estate offices, banks, loan companies, a theater, a church, and historic buildings, including one that served as California’s state capitol for a brief period in 1953 and 1954.