04 Welcome from Our Mayor

06 About Visit Vallejo

08 Accessible & Affordable

09 Transportation

10 History

12 Arts & Entertainment

13 Sports Services

14 Annual Special Events

17 Sister Cities

18 Vallejo Daycations

25 A College Town

26 Food & Wine

30 Hidden Gems

34 Lodging

40 Map of Vallejo

42 Restaurants

46 Meeting Services & Facilities

56 Vallejo Hiking & Biking

60 Film Office

66 Partnership Benefits

72 Partner Directory

Visit Vallejo

289 Mare Island Way, Suite A

Vallejo, CA 94590

(800) 4-VALLEJO / (707) 642-3653

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WELCOME TO VALLEJO!

From the desk of our Mayor…

On behalf of the residents of Vallejo, I would like to welcome you to one of America’s Most Diverse Cities. It’s a city full of culture and spirit amidst endless entertainment options. The events of the past year and half have seen people reprioritize their experiences, particularly when it comes to where they go and what they do. I’m sure you’ll find Vallejo to be the ideal place to stay when visiting Northern California!

The Spirit of the Bay begins for you and your family with the fun and excitement available at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom right here in Vallejo. This 135-acre theme park features three worlds in one kingdom, with exciting wildlife shows, interactive animal encounters, exhibits and the most daring and thrilling roller coasters around.

Vallejo’s rich history includes Mare Island, a former naval base that will give you a scenic glimpse into our past. Visit the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, Alden Park, Commandant’s Row with its majestic mansions, and the famed Mare Island Chapel with its beautiful Tiffany-stained glass windows. Mare Island is also the home of Vino Godfather Winery, the Mare Island Brewery Coal Sheds, and the new Savage & Cooke Distillery. And be sure not to miss the Mare Island Art Studios which provides work and gallery space for an eclectic group of 19 artists.

More Vallejo and Mare Island history can be found at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum as well. Golfers will also love our three outstanding golf courses and the many other courses nearby. And after you have seen and done what Vallejo has to offer, just hop aboard the San Francisco Bay Ferry here in Vallejo and spend a day roaming the streets of San Francisco. With affordable hotels, fine dining and fantastic weather, Vallejo can cater to any taste. Our friendly, small-town atmosphere will keep you coming back again and again.

Enjoy our vibrant downtown with the monthly Art & Food Walk, delicious eateries and bakeries, and the historic Empress Theatre. Check out our Saturday and year-round downtown farmers market where fresh and organic produce is sold.

This Official Vallejo Visitors Guide will provide you with information about everything you’ll need to know to make your visit to Vallejo a great one. If you have any questions or need some insider tips, I invite you to visit our Visitors Center located inside our beautiful Ferry Terminal. Visit Vallejo’s experienced staff has been serving and assisting visitors for over 27 years and they are experts at helping your group plans for meetings, reunions, weddings, sporting, or special events. You can also find information at the all new VisitVallejo.com, an exceptional website assisting your travel plans for special events, group meetings and family outings in Vallejo.

Our community cannot wait until you arrive so we can welcome you and you can catch the Spirit of the Bay! Thank you for choosing Vallejo and best wishes for a wonderful visit.

Robert H. McConnell
Mayor

ABOUT VISIT VALLEJO

Our Mission

“The purpose of Visit Vallejo is to develop and promote the greater Vallejo area and its amenities as an overnight destination, thereby contributing to the area’s economic growth and to the enhancement of the area’s public image as a desirable visitor destination.”

Visit Vallejo – Business Offices Visitors Center

1525 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Vallejo, CA 94590 289 Mare Island Way, Suite A

707-562-5677 Vallejo, CA 94590

 Phone: (800) 4-VALLEJO / (707) 642-3653

VISIT VALLEJO TEAM DIRECTORY

Mike Browne

President & CEO

Mike@visitvallejo.com

Carrie Baulwin

Director of Sales

Carrie@visitvallejo.com

Manuel Angel

Digital Marketing Manager

Manny@visitvallejo.com

Chris Owens

Partnership Development Coordinator

Chris@visitvallejo.com

Dalia Vidor

Visitor Services

Dalia@visitvallejo.com

Dean Craig

Visitor Services

info@visitvallejo.com

Lisa Gannon

Bookkeeper

Lisa@visitvallejo.com

Visit Vallejo is a proud member of the following travel organizations:

ABA DMA WEST SF Travel Association

CalSAE MPI Sports ETA

CA Travel Association NASC SYTA

DMAI NTA US Travel Association

 VISIT CALIFORNIA

ALL THE SPIRIT OF THE BAY

No other city in the San Francisco Bay Area puts you in such close proximity to all of your favorite activities than Vallejo, CA. Golfing, hiking, rowing, sailing—all entertaining options within our city limits. You can also attend comedy shows, live theater productions, visit historic museums, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, or even take a walk on the waterfront without ever leaving town! Then you can travel just minutes from Vallejo for a factory tour of the Jelly Belly Candy Company, the thrills of Sonoma Raceway, tours of historic Mare Island, sophistication of Napa and Sonoma valleys, shopping at boutiques, malls and discount outlet stores, or take the ferry from Vallejo directly to the landmark city of San Francisco. Other day trips include visiting our state capital of Sacramento, journeying to California’s scenic coast, enduring the natural wonder of the Yosemite Valley—the opportunities from Vallejo are endless.
Discover Vallejo - the Spirit of the Bay!

ACCESSIBLE & AFFORDABLE

ACCESSIBLE!

Located at the northeast end of the San Francisco Bay Area, Vallejo is easily accessible from all directions. Automobile travelers will find Vallejo conveniently located at the junction of Interstates 80 and 780, and State Highways 29 and 37. Air travelers can take advantage of non-stop shuttle service to Vallejo from both the Oakland and San Francisco International Airports. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Amtrak also offer connections to Vallejo, and San Francisco Bay Ferry provides direct service to and from downtown San Francisco. A perfect “hub” destination for all your outings, Vallejo is just 60 miles west of Sacramento, 35 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles south of the Napa Valley. Wherever you are coming from or going to, Vallejo is on your way!

AFFORDABLE!

Vallejo is an affordable vacation destination, offering lodging rates significantly lower than neighboring San Francisco and the Napa Valley.

CLIMATE!

• Average Temp: 48 F to 70 F, mild, Mediterranean year-round with gentle breeze

• Average annual rainfall: 18” during October - April

• Dress: casual year-round and layered

TRANSPORTATION

Amtrak 800-USA-RAIL

As You Like It Wine Country Tours 707-260-4305

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) 510-464-6000

Evans Airport Service 707-255-1559

Grafin Napa Valley Wine Tours 707-287-8209

La’Schick Limousine 707-310-1171

Oakland International Airport  1-888-IFLYOAK (435-9625) or
510-563-3300

San Francisco Bay Ferry 877-64-FERRY

(Passenger with ferry service to and from Vallejo)

SolTrans 707-648-4666

Vallejo City Cab 707-643-3333

Yellow Cab of Benicia and Vallejo 707-644-1234

HISTORY

THE RICH HISTORY -
VALLEJO & MARE ISLAND

Vallejo, California is the first permanent home of California’s state government and is the 167-year home of the first and most famous naval ship building and repair facility on the west coast. A city whose rich history is intertwined deeply to both the state in which it was born and to the country it served through the Civil War, two World Wars and the Cold War.

In 1850, after California had been admitted to the Union as the 31st state, Mexican General Mariano Vallejo donated 156 acres of his land and promised the sum of $370,000 to create his dream of a thriving new state capital. Vallejo wished the site to be called Eureka, but his fellow citizens insisted upon naming the city in his honor. Thus Vallejo became the first permanent seat of California state government in 1852. The city’s glory was short-lived though as members of the legislature quickly became unhappy with the living and working conditions in the pioneer city. As a result, the capital moved to Sacramento just a few weeks later. But inconvenienced by floods there, the restless legislature moved back to Vallejo - and then later to Benicia - before returning to Sacramento, where the capital has remained ever since.

With the establishment of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard in 1854, Vallejo began to flourish. Mare Island grew into the largest ship construction and repair facility in the world during WWII. In the five war years, as the production rate at the shipyard increased, so too did the population of Vallejo, growing from 26,000 to nearly 100,000.

Mare Island had a tremendous impact on Vallejo and the surrounding areas for almost 150 years by employing much of the city’s population as it built and repaired ships. And although the shipyard is now officially closed, Mare Island’s future is extremely bright. Over time, a combination of reuses has brought Mare Island back to the center of Vallejo’s economic activity.

What is today known as the city’s multicultural diversity began much earlier in Vallejo than many other California cities. The Navy’s longtime presence at Mare Island has attracted people from all over the world to settle in Vallejo making the city one of the most culturally diverse in the United States.

Arts & Entertainment

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT –
A DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE

Vallejo’s burgeoning downtown Arts & Entertainment District’s comprises numerous galleries and shops reflecting Vallejo’s diverse art and cultural communities. One of the most recent additions is the Temple Arts Lofts, housed in the former City Hall & Masonic Temple buildings. This live/work development is giving preference to working artists. And the centerpiece of Vallejo’s Arts & Entertainment District is the historic Empress Theatre. This recently restored venue hosts concerts, comedy, special events and the Vallejo Symphony. And Downtown Vallejo hosts a popular monthly event appropriately called the Second Friday Food & Art Walk www.vallejoartwalk.org.

The nearby Vallejo Heritage District and St. Vincent’s Hill Historic District showcase Vallejo’s rich and varied architectural history. Most of these homes were built between 1850 and 1890 and show elegant style of what has become known as the “Working Man’s Victorian.”

And the arts renaissance has spread to Mare Island where an 8,000 square foot building houses 19 artists under the new name Mare Island Studios (formerly the Coal Shed Studios).

GAME ON IN VALLEJO!

SPORTS SERVICES

Experience the best location in Northern California’s Bay Area when you choose Vallejo and its world-class venues surrounded by countless attractions.

When athletes aren’t hard at work on the field or court, you’ll find more than enough in Vallejo to keep everyone entertained.

VISIT VALLEJO SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Volunteer Staff

• PR/Media Assistance

• Signage

• Site Visits

• Transportation Assistance

• Lodging Services

• Welcome Bags/Gifts

• Itinerary Development

• Event Planning Assistance

PAST EVENTS

• MuckFest

• JAMZ Cheerleading & Dance Competition

• Cornhole Tournaments

• Muddarella

• DRL Drone Racing

• Glo Run, 5K & 10K Runs

• Color Vibe

• USA Water Polo

• Whaleboat Regatta

AREA SPORTS ATTRACTIONS

• NASCAR & NHRA – Sonoma Raceway

• World-Class Golf

• Vallejo Omega FC

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Spring

• Vallejo Garden Tour

• Vallejo-San Francisco International Yacht Race

• Pista sa Nayon – Filipino Cultural Celebration

• Earth Day

• Vallejo Farmer’s Market (year round)

• Youth Agricultural Day

• Dog Shows at Solano County Fairgrounds

• Lynch Canyon Trail Run

Summer

• Juneteenth Celebration

•  Toyota/Save Mart 350 - NASCAR/SPRINT Cup Series – Sonoma Raceway

• Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

• NHRA Sonoma Nationals Drag Races – Sonoma Raceway

• Solano County Fair

• Northern California Mare Island Dock of Bay Festival

• Vallejo Shakespeare in the Park

• Obtanium Cup Contraptors Rally

• Vallejo Farmer’s Market (year round)

Fall

• Napa Valley Film Festival

• Vallejo Waterfront Weekend

• Fleet Week at PIER 39

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Fright Fest

• Unity Day

• Vallejo Farmer’s Market (year round)

Winter

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom’s Holiday in the Park

• Mad Hatter Holiday Parade & Festival

• Grand Victorian Homes Tour

• Vallejo Holiday Lighted Boat Parade & Tree Lighting

• Northern San Francisco Bay Flyway Festival

• Vallejo Farmer’s Market (year round)

VALLEJO DAYCATIONS

THE THRILL CAPITAL OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA!

You will need at least a full day to see and do it all at Vallejo’s biggest attraction – the 135-acre Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. This adventure park is Northern California's only combined marine life, wildlife and wild rides destination delivering Northern California's most thrilling theme park experience. Thrill rides include:

•  NEW 2022 SIDEWINDER SAFARI - One-of-a-kind combination animal exhibit & spinning coaster

• BATMAN: The Ride, NorCals first 4D Free Fly Coaster

• WONDER WOMAN – Lasso of Truth

• JOKER

• SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight

• Dare Devil Chaos Coaster

• Medusa

• Kong

Animal lovers will enjoy:

• Tiger Island

• Shark Experience

•  Dolphin Harbor and Show

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is the only place in Northern California where you can swim with a dolphin. Dolphin Discovery is available seven-days-a-week year round. Fright Fest in October and Holiday in the Park in December highlight a huge array of special events. The Park is open all year round. Visit SixFlags.com/DiscoveryKingdom.com for operating dates and ticket information.

FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED!

The always busy Sonoma Raceway is located just nine miles west of Vallejo. Nestled in the beautiful California wine country, the track is considered one of the world’s busiest racetracks in the world. A six-race major event schedule, one of the most comprehensive in the country, is highlighted by three of the top racing series in the county:

• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

• NHRA Sonoma Nationals

• NHRA Division 7 Drag Racing

WINE MINUTE AWAY!

With wine country just minutes away, Vallejo makes the perfect place to base your California wine tasting experience. Drive on you own through the magical Wine Country and plan to stop at some of the best:

• Castello di Amorosa (Calistoga)

• Larson Family Winery (Sonoma)

• V. Sattui Winery (St. Helena)

• Vino Godfather Winery (Vallejo)

• Whitehall Lane Winery (St. Helena)

TEAM UP FOR
TASTINGS & TOURS!

Just a few short minutes north of Vallejo you can take advantage of a factory tour:

• Jelly Belly Candy Company

Back in Vallejo quench your thirst at one of our fine craft beer breweries:

• Mare Island Brewing Co.

• Vallejo Ferry Terminal

• Coal Shed Brewery on Mare Island

• First Street Taphouse - Benicia

• Napa Smith Brewery

If you have a taste for something a little stronger arrange a tour and tasting at Vallejo’s new distillery:

• Savage & Cooke Distillery and Restaurant

And finish your day in Vallejo with an exciting game of men's soccer from the National Soccer League:

• Vallejo Omega FC

For a truly memorable day in wine county let someone else do the driving for you:

• La’ Schick Limousine

• Grafin Napa Valley Wine Tours

• As You Like It Wine County Tours

Another elegant way to see the area why is on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Relax and enjoy fine wines and gourmet meals aboard a restored 1917 Pullman dining car as you slowly travel the length of the Napa Valley.

HISTORICAL PROPORTIONS!

As a former capital of California and the home of the first naval installation on the west coast, Vallejo has an amazing history that you certainly will want to spend a day exploring. Check out the:

• Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum

• Vallejo’s Historic District

• Mare Island Historic Park

• Mare Island Art Studios

• St. Peter’s Chapel

• Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

PAR EXCELLENCE!

With three courses within the city limits and with 30 courses located within 20 miles, Vallejo is truly a golfer’s paradise. You’ll want to play:

• Blue Rock Springs (36-holes)

• Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

Other championship courses include two in nearby Fairfield:

• Paradise Valley Golf Club

• Rancho Solano Golf Club

VALLEJO DAYCATIONS

EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE CITY!

One of the most popular day trips that people make from Vallejo is a cruise to San Francisco on a San Francisco Bay Ferry. Leave your car at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and then sit back and relax as a high-speed catamaran ferry whisks you in comfort on a 55-minute ride to everyone’s favorite City by the Bay. Enjoy:

• PIER 39

• San Francisco Ferry Building Marketplace

• Aquarium of the Bay

• Franciscan Restaurant

• Blue & Gold Fleet

FOOD & WINE

If you’re in an American mood, stick with Gracie’s Family BBQ for some mouthwatering ribs; get succulent fried chicken and homemade pies at Buttercup Grill & Bar, or class up the evening with a bottle of red or white with your meal on the Napa Valley Wine Train.

You may have noticed Vallejo’s extraordinary waterfront, and yes, we’ve got seafood. Amongst many American-style food options with spectacular water views—try some salmon and shrimp at Bay Hibachi Express, get some calamari at Zio Fraedo’s, a cold beer and a lunch/dinner at the Mare Island Brewing Co., or hop across the bridge to Crockett to The Dead Fish for their world famous King Crab or Wanda's Restaurant for some New American and Italian and Asian flavors.

Too early for a big meal? Start your day off right and head over to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal for a coffee, pastries or a panini at Panama Bay Coffee Company. Also in downtown Vallejo, a new cafe for food on the go, Provisions by League of Chefs with sandwiches, soups, curry, baked goods, beverages and coffee from local artisan roaster, Moschetti Coffee. And make sure to stop by Sac’s Tasty Hot Dogs for a cheesy, chili or sauerkraut experience of a hot dog enthusiast’s lifetime or visit Bambinos, Sushi Obsession or Hopulent for some local flavors.

Come savor and enjoy the many tastes of Vallejo!

(For a complete listing of local restaurants see pages 42 & 43.)

FOOD & WINE

A WINE LOVER’S DELIGHT

One of the biggest draws for Vallejo visitors is our neighboring Napa Valley Wine Country, just minutes away. Often times the hardest decision our visitors have to make is, “Where do we start?” Please allow us to offer some ideas.

If you’d like to make your first impression of Wine Country one for the ages, we recommend starting off with a trip to Calistoga to sample some historic varietals at Castello di Amorosa, complemented by the atmosphere of an authentic medieval castle. From here is a short drive to V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena to sample 125 years of complexity and richness that is sensed in every glass. Also, near by is Whitehall Lane Winery, a local family-owned and operated winery dedicated to making premium world-class wines. The Larson Family Winery is located in the heart of the Carneros region, on land that has been in their family for almost 120 years.

The true nature of Napa Valley could hardly be captured in a day, but do keep in mind that Vallejo is very close to another certified area viticulturally known as Suisun Valley. Within 30 minutes you’ll find yourself at Vezér Family Vineyard. Try some of their Petite Sarah or Zinfandel and decide for yourself whether to further explore all that the Suisun Valley Appellation has to offer.

For those who take wine “tasting” seriously, some may want to consider professional transportation. There are a number of reliable resources designed with your Wine Country needs in mind during your stay in Vallejo. As You Like It! Wine Country Tours offers just that, a luxury tour in a private charter or small group within a chauffeured Lincoln Navigator. Grafin Napa Valley Wine Tours provide authentic hand-crafted tours whether it’s behind the scenes or hidden gems.

Vallejo can meet your Wine Country needs, whatever they may be. With an ideal location and transportation options galore, be sure to make Vallejo the first stop on your viticulture voyage.

Hidden Gems

Check out these ten hidden gems and discover Vallejo. Please note that this is only a partial list of our treasures. Enjoy!

1. Capital City Pharmacy
339 Georgia St., Vallejo.
www.capcitypharmacy.com

Vallejo’s only pharmacy downtown, Capital City is a community pharmacy that provides quality pharmaceutical products and services in an efficient and customer friendly environment.

2. B & B Floral
1049 Redwood St., Vallejo.
www.bandBfloral.com.

B & B Floral proudly serves Vallejo. As a family-owned and operated business, they are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt.

3. Consumer Music
1017 Tennessee St., Vallejo.
www.thelighthousegcm.com

Consumer Music is an independently owned and operated music store in Vallejo. They provide sales, service, lessons, rental and more to the Vallejo area for over 30 years. Now offering a recording studio and rehearsal space.

4. Hopulent
138 Tennessee St., Vallejo.
www.hopulent.com

In this newly renovated space, the owner is ready to share with you good food, craft beer and other beverages and all the plants in his garden. Mostly serving comfort food, occasionally, he throws in Vietnamese food. His favorite dish is mac and cheese.

5. Manny’s Steakhouse
1321 Springs Road, Vallejo.
www.mannyssteakhousevallejo.com

California-style steakhouse open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friendly and prompt service, child-friendly, too! Excellent casual dining with large portions.

6. Sushi Obsession
5184 Sonoma Blvd #340, Vallejo.
www.sushiobsession.com

Sushi Obsession is a family-owned California-style Japanese restaurant in the City of Vallejo that offers casual dining at affordable prices. They offer a range of food from made-to-order sushi, ramen, tempura, bento boxes, donburi dishes and many more! Conveniently located in Solano County between the Bay Area and Napa Valley. Just minutes away from Fairfield, Benicia, American Canyon, and Concord.

7. Tune Up Holistic Care
236 Georgia St. Suite 101, Vallejo.
www.tuneupholisticcare.com

Specializes in clinical massage therapy and offers a variety of Holistic Care services including various massage modalities, cupping, and wellness services. By appointment only.

8. Vallejo Disc Golf Club
Hanns Park, 198 Skyline Drive, Vallejo.
Facebook.com/VallejoDiscGolfClub

Disc Golf is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. Disc golf is a sport like golf in which players throw a disc from a tee pad to a target, usually a metal basket. The sport is played on an 18-hole course. Usually, the number of throws a player uses to reach each target is tallied (often in relation to par), and players seek to complete each hole in the lowest number of total throws.

9. Vallejo Omega FC, Vallejo.
www.vallejoomegafc.com

Vallejo’s newest sports team is a semi-professional men’s soccer team. Vallejo Omega FC is a member of the National Soccer League and plays many of their home games at the Dan Foley Park field.

10. Capitol Street Stairs
602 Capitol Street & Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo
Facebook.com/CapitolStairsMosaicProject/

Vallejo’s 100-year-old Capitol Street Stairs climb the hill from downtown to Vallejo’s Historic District. This city-owned site has become a colorful destination with art tiles installed on the 52 risers. The design highlights the rich architectural heritage of the city and celebrates its maritime history. From Blight to Beauty - one Step at a Time.

Lodging

Bed & Breakfast

Recreational Vehicle

Meeting Services & Facilities

Visit Vallejo Meeting Services

The Place for Your Group, Sports Event, Meeting or Reunion!

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering for ten, a wedding for 200 or a huge sports event of 500 or more, Vallejo has the facilities to accommodate your needs. A stay in Vallejo offers all the comforts and attractions of a big city, with the charm and appeal of a relaxed, small town. Close to everything and very affordable, with great year-round weather and world-class attractions, Vallejo is the perfect choice for your next travel destination.

Group/Meeting Services:

• Lead Routing Service

• Site Inspections

• Attendance Promoters

Group/Meeting Extras:

• Civic Liaison

• Media Assistance

• Information

• Gift Bags & Giveaways

Meeting Services & Facilities

Vallejo Hiking/Biking

Vallejo Hiking & Trails

Lynch Canyon Open Space

With habitats ranging from steep grasslands to the riparian corridor of Lynch Creek, the property is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Buckeyes, oaks and wetland meadows provide shelter for deer, fox, bobcat, waterfowl, and many raptors, including red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, and the majestic golden eagle. Also of interest are excellent specimens of native grasses and spring wildflowers such as Johnny jump-ups, California poppies, brodiaea, milkmaids, yarrow and lupine. A small reservoir provides a home to muskrats, great blue herons and endangered California red-legged frogs. Trails climb to a series of hilltops and subsequent descents into wide canyons make this a vigorous trip with around-the-compass views. Lynch Canyon is open to the public year-round, Fridays through Mondays, from 9am to 5pm. It may be closed on short notice, however, due to extreme weather or other safety concerns.
www.solanolandtrust.org/lynchcanyon.aspx

Hiddenbrooke Trail

Part of the 550 mile Bay Area Ridge Trail, these rolling grasslands offer expansive views of San Francisco and San Pablo bays and the mountains that encircle them, from Mt. Tamalpais to Mt. Diablo. You'll gain 550 feet on short, steep climbs along this broad, exposed trail. Take this trip on cool summer mornings or late afternoons; some spots are muddy after heavy rains.
www.ridgetrail.org/hiddenbrooke-trail

Vallejo Benicia Buffer Trail

Also part of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, take this varied trip along the ridge line greenbelt between Vallejo and Benicia. Begin on a short round-trip to a rocky ridge, and return to the rolling green lawns and shady picnic areas of Blue Rock Springs Park to follow a paved path or bike lane to the Buffer Trail. Meander through the open space easement, up and down hilly grasslands, toward Benicia State Recreation Area.
www.ridgetrail.org/vallejo-benicia-buffer

Vallejo Benicia Waterfront Trail

Take a trip through Mexican and early California history on two routes that follow the Carquinez Strait waterfront through the thriving towns of Benicia and Vallejo. Enjoy brisk breezes and occasional fog as you watch the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers funnel into San Francisco Bay. This route travels mostly level trails, including sidewalks, paved and unpaved trails, and foot paths.
www.ridgetrail.org/vallejo-benicia-waterfront

Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve

The Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215-acre park located at the south end of Mare Island on land that formerly served as the U.S. Navy's first Naval Ammunition Depot, founded in 1857. Hikers can enjoy the southern "original" Mare Island Hill and historic shoreline, both unique park lands. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10:00 a.m. to one-hour after sunset.
www.mareislandpreserve.org

Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail

The Mare Island San Pablo Bay Walking Trail is located on the western side of Mare Island with exquisite panoramic vistas of San Pablo Bay, Mt. Diablo, the Carquinez Strait, the East Bay hills, Mt. Tamalpais and the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. It also offers a totally unique perspective on the Mare Island Naval Shipyard seen by few including long-time shipyard workers.

The up to 4-mile roundtrip trail is an easy walk on all flat terrain.
See a seasonal wetland chock full of waterfowl and shorebirds.
The rare treat is the number of raptors in the sky above. The trail has 12 interpretive panels and benches along the way.
www.mareislandpreserve.org/Walk_Mare_Island/Mare_Island_Walking_Trails_WEST.html

FILM OFFICE

The Vallejo/Solano County Film Office is dedicated to the following free services:

• Assisting film companies with scouting and offering expert advice on locations.

• Acting as a community liaison to ensure a smooth filming process.

• Understanding and assisting with the workings of local governments and local permit requirements.

• Facilitating efficient film production by acting as the central point of coordination with local agencies and by helping to cut through government “red tape” when necessary.

• Ensuring that film companies have a successful and efficient experience in Solano County before, during and after production.

Contact: Mike Browne 

1-800-4-VALLEJO Visit Vallejo Business Office

www.visitvallejo.com/film-office  1525 Sonoma Blvd.

film@visitvallejo.com Vallejo, CA 94590

707-562-5677

Filming In Vallejo and Solano County

Solano County is conveniently located in San Francisco’s North Bay region between San Francisco and Sacramento, at the southern end of the Napa Valley. Parts of Solano County are situated on beautiful San Pablo Bay and the Sacramento River delta, while other areas of the county are located inland and offer acres of open agricultural land. Our varied geographic locations allow access to diverse areas, making all types of location filming projects possible.

A Few Potential Filming Locations…

• Film Mare Island Studios

• Former Mare Island Naval Shipyard

• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Theme Park

• Agricultural areas of all types

• Vineyards and Wineries

• Former California State Capitol Building in Benicia

• Travis Air Force Base

• Sacramento River Delta

• Historic and period neighborhoods

• Many unique country roads

• Multiple Wind Farms

• Western Railway Museum

Partial list of feature films shot in Solano County since the Film Office was founded in 1996:

• Jack (Robin Williams) 1996

• Metro (Eddie Murphy) 1996

• Patch Adams (Robin Williams) 1997

• Sphere (Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson) 1997

• What Dreams May Come (Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr.) 1997

• The General’s Daughter (John Travolta) 1998

• Yamashita’s Treasure (Best Picture 2002 Manila Film Festival) 2001

• The Zodiac (Justin Chamber, Robin Tunney) 2003

• 50 First Dates (Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore) 2004

• Darwin Awards (David Arquette, Winona Ryder) 2005

• The Master (Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman,
Amy Adams) 2011

• 13 Reasons Why (Netflix Television Series) 2016 -2019

• Bumblebee: The Movie (Hailee Steinfeld, John Cerna) 2017

California Film & Television Incentive Program

The California Film Commission is administering the tax credit program and has detailed guidelines and other helpful information available through their website. Please visit www.film.ca.gov for more information.

The mission of the Vallejo/Solano County Film Office is to generate economic activity for Vallejo and Solano County by attracting film production of all types. The Film Office is located at the Visit Vallejo Business Offices and is a self-funded, non-profit organization that derives its funding solely from contributions and fundraisers.

Partnership Benefits

VISIT VALLEJO PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

Leads & Referrals

• Referrals and recommendations for your business to visitors, meeting planners, tour operators, travel agents and media.

• Receive tour operator, conference, group leads and visitor inquiry lists (upon request).

Marketing & Advertising

• Display your brochure/rack card at the Visit Vallejo Visitors Center located in the Vallejo Ferry Terminal and on the Vallejo Ferries on a rotating basis with other Partners.

• Receive a free listing in this Annual Visitors Guide and a free listing/link on the Visit Vallejo website.

• Introductory assistance to social media for businesses looking to improve online visibility (one hour with our marketing team)

• Film/Photography with our content marketing team

ADVERTISER INDEX

Bambino’s Restaurant   Page 59

Berkshire Hathaway – Diana Lang Real Estate   Page 65

City of Benicia   Page 20

Country Inn & Suites   Page 44

First Presbyterian Church   Page 63

Jelly Belly Candy Co.   Page 63

Moschetti Coffee   Page 5

Pier 39   Page 69

Regency Inn   Page 45

San Francisco Bay Ferry   Page 54

Savage & Cooke   Page 31

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom   Page 1

SolTrans   Page 79

Solano County Fairgrounds   Page 54

Southern Land   Page 80

Tradewinds RV   Page 33 & 78

Vallejo Community Arts Foundation   Page 55

Vallejo Municipal Marina   Page 31

Vallejo Symphony   Page 63

Vallejo Veteran’s Building   Page 47

Vezer Family Vineyard   Page 59

Western Railroad Museum   Page 21

William Kim’s Taekwondo   Page 65