Benicia State Recreation Area, August 24

Contra Costa Plein Air Paint-Out

Thursday, August 24, 10 am - 2 pm

Dillon Point picnic area

Benicia State Recreation Area

1 Rose Drive, Benicia CA 94510

Benicia SRA (ca.gov)

Let's paint at scenic Dillon Point in the Benicia State Recreation Area this coming Thursday, August 24th. This spot has great views in all directions. You can see good stuff from the parking lot level, or if you pack light you may like to take the trail down to the dramatic, rocky shoreline. There's a restroom, picnic tables, and a little bit of shade at the parking lot.

Directions: From northbound Hwy 780 take the Columbus Parkway exit, turn left at Rose Drive to loop back over the freeway, then turn right at the signs for the State Park. For your GPS use the address 1 Rose Drive. (The park brochure says 1 State Park Rd., but some GPS's don't recognize that address.)

There's a kiosk at the park entry. Park fee is $6 per vehicle. Sometimes the kiosk is staffed, but if not, just beyond it you'll see a supply of envelopes for your money and a slot. Be sure to bring small bills or a check because with the envelope system there's no way to get change.

After you pass the entry you're on Dillon Point Road. Drive all the way to the end of the road to the Dillon Point picnic area parking lot. If the lot is full there's another lot a short distance back down the road.

Admission is $6, restrooms are open, rain cancels. Hope to see you there!