Antioch, California, Gateway to the Delta, Gateway to Progress
Antioch, California, is situated at the junction of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, an enviable position which has earned the city the nickname, “Gateway to the Delta.” Where these rivers meet and flow to the Pacific Ocean sits this charming Contra Costa County city with its rich heritage of family life and outdoor pursuits. Antioch maintains 294 acres of land for parks and recreation and there are many other historical sites and preserves in the region which offer perfect locations for family fun.
Antioch is looking toward the future with business expansion and improvements which will bring employment to the area so that the residents can minimize commuting times. Antioch’s growing residential base, combined with an aggressive economic development initiative will move the city from a sleepy town to a revitalized force for the new economy. This goal is shared by citizens and business owners alike so that Antioch may add “Gateway to Progress” to its rich cultural heritage.
Fast Facts
Antioch is located in Northern California just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County. Not only is Antioch the “Gateway to the Delta,” it is the gateway to popular California tourist destinations including the Napa Valley Wineries, Lake Tahoe, the Monterey Peninsula, the Northern California coast, Sierra-Nevada ski slopes, the Gold Country, the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Delta and Yosemite National Park.
Antioch is served by many transportation options to allow for easy access within the community or to the surrounding Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay areas. Transportation methods include:
- Tri-Delta Transit Bus System
- BART train system (Bay Area Rapid Transit)
- Caltrain
- Amtrak
- Greyhound Bus Lines
Antioch is also conveniently situated for air travel with access to these airports:
- Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
- Modesto-City-County-Harry Sham Field Airport
- Sacramento International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- San Jose International Airport
- Incorporation: 1872
- Area: 28 square miles
- Population: 105,000
- Median Household Income: $60,359
- Median Family Income: $64,723
- Per Capita Income: $22,152
- Latitude: 37°59'33" North
- Longitude: 121°48'8" West
Antioch is on Pacific Standard Time and observes Daylight Savings Time.