Have you lived in or visited Solano County, California.? Tell us about it!
Vacaville
June 2018 — My hometown was a little spot in California called Vacaville, it is a part of Solano County. I lived there from 1984 to 1996, overall it was a pretty awful experience for me. I had learning difficulties and parents who were too busy for me. I was constantly bullied at school I can remember never having anyone to play with, eating alone, being slapped kicked and called names, Some of the teachers and adults also made sure I felt bad pretty often. I didn’t have any friends until I moved to another state in 1997. The only thing I liked was that it was small and relatively crime free, now it’s tripled in size and crime has quadrupled. I’ve gone back a few times, it’s an average medium sized town that no longer has anything going for it.
Benicia
May 2018 — Benicia is a charming suburb in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a Main Street city and First Street, the main artery, is lined with art galleries, antique shops, consignment shops, bars, bakeries and restaurants. It’s a lively area for locals and day trippers. There are many beautiful Victorian homes on the side streets. On Thursdays, from April to October, there is a farmer’s market with local produce, food vendors and entertainers. First Street leads down to an historic train depot and the Carquinez Strait, where water sport enthusiasts and fisherman (and women) gather, especially when salmon is running. Benicia has a rich history. It was once the state capital, and Jack London lived here. There is theater and entertainment in Benicia, and a rich arts scene. A former arsenal was turned into an arts center, which houses Arts Benicia and many artist studios. Each May and December, Arts Benicia hosts an open gallery event for visitors. Benicia is also known for events like the Holy Ghost Festival, the Peddlars’ Fair, and an annual fine arts fair, all of which are held on First Street. There is always something to do in this quaint Northern California town.