Crockett is a census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, in the East Bay sub-region of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The population was 3,094 at the 2010 census. It is located 28 miles northeast of San Francisco. Other nearby communities include Port Costa, Martinez, Vallejo, Benicia, Rodeo, Hercules, Pinole and Richmond.
Looking south towards Crockett from the Carquinez Strait, July 14, 2010. Courtesy Federico Pizano
Crockett in 1898. Note earlier spelling of Karquines.
The former Crockett railroad station, now home of the Crockett Historical Society. C & H refinery in the background. September 12, 2012.
C&H Pure Cane Sugar refinery in Crockett
Port Costa is a small town and census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, located in East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Situated on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait, the population was 242 at the 2020 based on United States Census Bureau.
Port Costa
Bull Valley Roadhouse, formerly the McNear office building, built 1897
Pilings left over from the docks at Port Costa
Historic buildings in Port Costa.