Antioch, California, lies on the San
Joaquin River in Contra Costa County
in the San
Francisco-Oakland
metropolitan area. The city, formerly
known as Smiths Landing, was incorporated
in 1872, although settlement of the
area can be traced back to the middle
of the 19th century.
This growing, family-friendly community set along
the San Joaquin River, is popular for fishing and
boating, and is known as the "Gateway to the Delta."
Population:
90,532
Location:
Located 45 miles northwest of downtown
San Francisco.
