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Monterey: The first capital of California, serving from 1774–1849. Monterey was also the political and religious capital of Mexican California from 1781–1846.
San Jose: The capital from 1849–1851.
Vallejo: The capital from 1852–1853.
Benicia: The capital from 1853–1854.