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Bethel Island

California, United States · North America

About Bethel Island

Bethel Island sits on the route: 10 minutes from Knightsen, 35km from Blackhawk Museum.

Bethel Island is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 2,137, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Bethel Island sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bethel Island to your route.

About Bethel Island

Bethel Island is an island in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta of Contra Costa County, California, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Antioch. The island describes itself as "the heart of the California Delta." Bethel Island (formerly known as Bethell, Bethell Ranch, Bethel Tract, Sand Mound Ranch,

Read more Sand Mound Tract) is also a census-designated place (CDP) on the island. The population at the 2020 census was 2,131. The community of Bethel Island is governed as a Special Act District created by the California State legislature and named the Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District (BIMID). It is a popular destination for recreation seekers, especially hunters, fishermen and boaters.

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Where is Bethel Island located?

Bethel Island is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 38.0149 latitude, -121.6405 longitude.

What is the population of Bethel Island?

Bethel Island has a population of approximately 2,137 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,137
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.0149, -121.6405

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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Bethel Island

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

museum

Blackhawk Museum

Classic and rare automobiles displayed as art in an elegant gallery setting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

35 km · about 40 min drive

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  • 77 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

Nearby Destinations

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