Where is American Canyon, California

Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: August 5, 2026

American Canyon is a city in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area and is part of Napa County. It is located about 35 miles northeast of San Francisco and serves as the southern gateway to the Napa Valley. The city is known for Wetlands Edge Park, scenic open spaces, and its convenient location near world-famous wine country.

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Where is American Canyon Located in Napa County, California

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Where is American Canyon Located?

American Canyon is a city located in Napa County, California, the United States. The city lies in the southern part of Napa County where Interstate 80 meets State Route 29. It is approximately 6 miles (10 km) north of Vallejo, 15 miles (24 km) south of Napa, and about 35 miles (56 km) northeast of San Francisco. American Canyon is located at 38.1749° North latitude and 122.2608° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 21,837. American Canyon covers approximately 12.39 square miles (32.09 sq km). The city is recognized as the southern entrance to Napa Valley and offers easy access to wineries, wetlands, hiking trails, and the scenic San Pablo Bay area.

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American Canyon City Facts

CityAmerican Canyon
StateCalifornia
CountyNapa County
CountryUnited States
RegionNorth Bay, San Francisco Bay Area
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 1992
Founded1992
Total Area12.39 sq mi (32.09 sq km)
Land Area12.30 sq mi (31.86 sq km)
Water Area0.09 sq mi (0.23 sq km)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population (2023 estimate)Approximately 22,300
Population (2020 Census)21,837
Population DensityAbout 1,775 people per sq mi
Time ZonePacific Time (PT) (UTC−8/UTC−7)
ZIP Codes94503
Area Code707
Major HighwaysInterstate 80, State Route 29, State Route 12 (nearby)
Public TransitVINE Transit, SolTrans
Major AttractionsWetlands Edge Park, Newell Open Space Preserve, Napa Valley Gateway, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (nearby)
Official Websitehttps://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/

Distance from American Canyon, CA to Nearby Cities

  • Vallejo, CA – 6 miles (10 km)
  • Napa, CA – 15 miles (24 km)
  • Benicia, CA – 10 miles (16 km)
  • Fairfield, CA – 17 miles (27 km)
  • Suisun City, CA – 20 miles (32 km)
  • Martinez, CA – 18 miles (29 km)
  • Concord, CA – 24 miles (39 km)
  • Pleasant Hill, CA – 27 miles (43 km)
  • Walnut Creek, CA – 30 miles (48 km)
  • Sonoma, CA – 17 miles (27 km)
  • Petaluma, CA – 27 miles (43 km)
  • Richmond, CA – 26 miles (42 km)
  • Berkeley, CA – 31 miles (50 km)
  • Oakland, CA – 35 miles (56 km)
  • San Francisco, CA – 35 miles (56 km)
  • Santa Rosa, CA – 42 miles (68 km)
  • Vacaville, CA – 28 miles (45 km)
  • Davis, CA – 41 miles (66 km)
  • Sacramento, CA – 58 miles (93 km)
  • San Jose, CA – 67 miles (108 km)

Top Attractions in American Canyon

  • Wetlands Edge Park
  • Newell Open Space Preserve
  • American Canyon Community Park
  • Napa Valley Gateway
  • Shenandoah Park
  • Napa River Bay Trail
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (nearby)
  • Skyline Wilderness Park
  • Oat Hill Mine Trail
  • Napa Valley Wine Country

Airports Near American Canyon

  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR) – 22 miles (35 km)
  • Napa County Airport (APC) – 10 miles (16 km)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) – 39 miles (63 km)
  • Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) – 45 miles (72 km)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – 52 miles (84 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of American Canyon Website.

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