Antioch, California of Contra Costa County

What county is Antioch Ca. in?

People are searching daily asking, "what county is Antioch Ca. in?" Antioch is located in Contra Costa County, California. It is near San Francisco Bay and the Delta. Antioch is considered a suburb of Oakland and of San Francisco. The city of Antioch has a rich and colorful history.

Antioch is located on the banks of the San Joaquin River and serves as a gateway to the northern California Delta, which is formed by the confluence of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, which flows to the Pacific Ocean. Antioch hotels are few as of this writing, and the city is most known for its residential neighborhoods that provide access to jobs in the area. The city does offer easy access to a wide range of neighboring attractions, places to explore, and activities.

The metropolis of more than 100,000 residents in Contra Costa County is considered one of the most affordable East Bay residential areas and  it's one of the fastest-growing cities in California. Other Contra Costa cities such as Orinda, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek are considered some of the best locations to live in the Local Bay area, although they are more expensive than Antioch, which is located in the county's eastern region.

Comparison:

It takes roughly 60 minutes (on a good day) to drive from Antioch to San Francisco, which is about 45 miles away.

It takes roughly 25 minutes (on a good day) to drive from Orinda to San Francisco, which is about 18 miles away.