Crockett, California
Crockett is a community of 3,372 people in Contra Costa County, California.
Why visit Crockett
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Carquinez Bridge, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park and Benicia Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Crockett
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About Crockett
Crockett (formerly Crockettville) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, in the East Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. The population was 3,242 at the 2020 census. It is located 28 miles (45 km) northeast of San Francisco. Other nearby communities include Port Costa, Martinez, Vallejo, Benicia, Rodeo, Hercules, Pinole and Richmond.
From the Wikipedia article Crockett, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
School · 1.3 mi
Maritime academy in Vallejo, California, United States
Carquinez Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Suspension and cantilever bridges on San Pablo Bay
Carquinez Strait Light
Lighthouse · 1.2 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Mare Island Light
Lighthouse · 2.3 mi
Lighthouse in California, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
State historic park in Benicia, California, USA
Benicia Southern Pacific Railroad Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Railway station in Benicia, the United States of America
Carr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
United States national historic place
Fischer-Hanlon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historical house built in 1858 in Benicia, California, USA
Port Costa School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
School building in Port Costa, United States of America
2003 Alfred Zampa Memorial Suspension Bridge
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Highway 80
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Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline
Park · 1.5 mi
Regional park in California, US
Restaurants and cafes9
History
Crockett is located on the Mexican land grant Rancho El Pinole made to Ygnacio Martinez, and is named after Joseph B. Crockett, a judge on the California Supreme Court. The town started when Thomas Edwards Sr. bought 1,800 acres (730 ha) of land from Judge Crockett in 1866. Edwards built his home in 1867 and when other settlers arrived, he started the first general store in Crockett. Edwards' home still stands and is known as "The Old Homestead", a California Historical Landmark. Crocketville post office was established in 1883, and the name was changed to Crockett later that year.
From the History section of Crockett, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Map of Crockett
87 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 45°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 78°F | 51°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 54°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 47°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vallejo (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Contra Costa County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-01: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2017-03-16: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Benicia 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Vallejo 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Hercules 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Pinole 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Bayview 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Martinez 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- El Sobrante 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- San Pablo 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- American Canyon 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Richmond 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crockett Hillside - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Crockett Historical Museum, Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Joaquins train in Crockett, July 2025, George Luchs, CC0
- Crockett station from a passing train, May 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vallejo View from Crockett shoreline - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Memorial Hall Dedication Crockett CA, Dpl9191, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Hall Crockett CA, Dpl9191, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Al Zampa and Carquinez Bridges, Crockett, California, Joe Futrelle, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Benicia state capitol exterior, Epolk, Public domain
- FISCHER-HANLON HOUSE IN BENICIA CAPITOL STATE HISTORIC PARK, CALIFORNIA, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benicia, CA train station (368456462), Ron Reiring, CC BY 2.0
- Port Costa School (Port Costa, CA), Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carquinez Bridge-1, Doug Brown, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carquinez Regional Shoreline - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Golden bear, The original uploader was Frijole at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0
- C and H Sugar Refinery April 16 2006, Ghost Toon 2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestad 2, Junglebunny925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead sideyard, Junglebunny925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead 1, Junglebunny925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead-2, Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead Marker 1, Junglebunny925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead Marker 2, Junglebunny925, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Old Homestead-3, Almonroth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Under the Overpass - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Carquinez Bridge 2025c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Darylgio agoncillo 2016-01-11 (Unsplash), darylgio agoncillo darylgio, CC0
- Carquinez Bridge 2025b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alfred zampa memorial bridge, Kevin Collins from Alameda, California, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carquinez Bridge - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Carquinez Bridge - panoramio (cropped), Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- CarquinezBridge2022, AnonymousEditor95, CC BY 4.0
- Carquinez Strait Bridge California, Steve Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Vallejo, shoreline - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Carquinez Strait - panoramio, Federico Pizano, CC BY 3.0
- Cal Maritime Academy, Alfred Twu, CC0
- Carquinez Bridge 2025a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Remains of the Garden City at Eckley Pier, November 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crocket Hills Regional Park, Killamator, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TS Golden Bear docked at South Vallejo, California (USA), 11 May 1947, U.S. Navy, Public domain
- Time Exposure Shot of the Carquinez Bridge, Steve Frazier from Vallejo, California, United States, CC BY 2.0
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