Antioch, California is one of the oldest cities in the state. It was originally founded in 1850 and was incorporated in 1872. Through the years the economy of the region has been affected by hay, lumber, shipping, salmon and coal. Today the city has grown into one that offers diverse economic, cultural and recreational opportunities.
There are around 31 parks throughout Antioch that offer great open space for residents and visitors. The Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge was the first national wildlife refuge established to protect endangered plants and insects. The Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve offers over 6,000 acres for hiking and outdoor fun.
The climate around Antioch is typical for this region of the state. Summers are hot and dry with high temperatures around 80 F and little to no rain accumulation each month. Winters are cool and can be a bit wet. Low temperatures rarely fall below freezing and rainfall totals will usually not reach 3 inches.
You can find plenty of cheap flights to Antioch through the Oakland International Airport (OAK) that services the region. Cheap airline tickets from New York will cost just under $300 US. Flying in from Los Angeles will cost even less with cheap airline tickets starting under $100 US.
There are plenty of cheap hotels in Antioch available all around the city. Cheap hotel rooms near some of the main attractions can start around $100 US. Staying on the edge of town can cost a bit less with cheap hotel rooms starting at $75 US.