Antioch is known as the Gateway to the Delta, residing near the San Joaquin River in Contra Costa County. It is accessible via Highway 4 as well as being served by the Antioch-Pittsburg Amtrak station.
In 1851, the area was named after the Biblical city of Antioch. Attractions in Antioch include the Contra Loma Regional Park and the Black Diamond Mines Regional Park. In Downtown Antioch be sure to pay a visit to the El Campil Theater, which was opened in 1928 with 1200 seats and has hosted many famous celebrities over the years.
According to the census of 2000, there were 90,532 residents in Antioch, and the median household income was $60,359.