You don't have to be a boater to join Benicia Yacht Club. Though you may feel a like a fish out of water when the captains and mates congregate on the veranda for apres-sail cocktails. The Club offers events and functions to satisfy those interested in the social aspects of the Club, as well as those interested in the water-oriented activities. The Club is located next to the Benicia Marina and the view from the veranda is quite wonderful, overlooking the marina, the Carquinez Strait and Mt. Diablo. The banquent hall downstairs is available to rent by members and non-members. If you are coming to the Benicia Yacht Club by boat the coordinates are: 38º 02.510 N 122º 09.450 W