Things to do in & around Vallejo
Event
There is always something going on at Sonoma Raceway. Through out the year Sonoma Raceway hosts many events including NASCAR and NHRA events. Our home is located just 12 miles away from the track. Check with Sonoma Raceway for dates and tickets. http://sonomaraceway.com
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Sonoma Raceway
29355 Arnold DrThere is always something going on at Sonoma Raceway. Through out the year Sonoma Raceway hosts many events including NASCAR and NHRA events. Our home is located just 12 miles away from the track. Check with Sonoma Raceway for dates and tickets. http://sonomaraceway.com
Within walking distance from our home you can attend the San Francisco Bay area one and only Pirate Festival. This festival is a unique blend of Maritime history and Pirate flair. Great food, music, costumes, activities and fun for the whole family.
Northern California Pirate Festival
289 Mare Island WayWithin walking distance from our home you can attend the San Francisco Bay area one and only Pirate Festival. This festival is a unique blend of Maritime history and Pirate flair. Great food, music, costumes, activities and fun for the whole family.
Great music festival that happens every year in late May. A three day event featuring music on three different stages. There is wine, food, beer, art, spa, silent disco and so much more. This event sells out in a matter of days once tickets go on sale. My suggestion is sign up on mailing list so you receive notification for next years event. http://bottlerocknapavalley.com
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BottleRock
575 3rd StGreat music festival that happens every year in late May. A three day event featuring music on three different stages. There is wine, food, beer, art, spa, silent disco and so much more. This event sells out in a matter of days once tickets go on sale. My suggestion is sign up on mailing list so you receive notification for next years event. http://bottlerocknapavalley.com
Excursion
Six Flags is fun for the whole family. It is just 3.6 miles away from our home and is open year round. It is one of the only amusement parks that also features a animal park. Throughout the year there is Holiday in the Park @ Christmas time, Frightfest @ Halloween, Fireworks on the 4th of July and many other events for you to enjoy.
132 locals recommend
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
1001 Fairgrounds DrSix Flags is fun for the whole family. It is just 3.6 miles away from our home and is open year round. It is one of the only amusement parks that also features a animal park. Throughout the year there is Holiday in the Park @ Christmas time, Frightfest @ Halloween, Fireworks on the 4th of July and many other events for you to enjoy.
Mare Island Brewing Co. has two locations here in Vallejo. The Vallejo waterfront has the Tap room and serves food and on Mare Island is the Coal Shed both places are a must see.
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Mare Island Brewing Co. (Ferry Taproom)
289 Mare Island WayMare Island Brewing Co. has two locations here in Vallejo. The Vallejo waterfront has the Tap room and serves food and on Mare Island is the Coal Shed both places are a must see.
Tasting of both Bourbon & Whiskey distilled on site. Tours are booked online and by appointment only
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Savage & Cooke - An American Distillery
1097 Nimitz AveTasting of both Bourbon & Whiskey distilled on site. Tours are booked online and by appointment only
A family owned and operated brewery located in Vallejo producing high quality craft beers. There is a second taproom located in Napa.
10 locals recommend
Napa Smith Brewery
101 Yolano DrA family owned and operated brewery located in Vallejo producing high quality craft beers. There is a second taproom located in Napa.
Food scene
If your a foodie this is a must see. There are tours, tastings and demonstrations most days. Opens daily around 11am. For more info call 707-967-1100.
36 locals recommend
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main StIf your a foodie this is a must see. There are tours, tastings and demonstrations most days. Opens daily around 11am. For more info call 707-967-1100.
There is a great restaurant open 5 days a week (closed Mon & Tues) for both brunch and dinner.
18 locals recommend
The CIA at Copia
500 1st StThere is a great restaurant open 5 days a week (closed Mon & Tues) for both brunch and dinner.
Sightseeing
St. Peter's Chapel is the oldest naval chapel in the United States. Built in 1901 it houses one of the largest collections of Tiffany stained glass under one roof represented in the 29 exquisite windows. A great place for a picnic too.
St Peter's Chapel
1181 Walnut AveSt. Peter's Chapel is the oldest naval chapel in the United States. Built in 1901 it houses one of the largest collections of Tiffany stained glass under one roof represented in the 29 exquisite windows. A great place for a picnic too.
Because Vallejo has a long and rich maritime history the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a great place to learn all about it. Vallejo also houses the Cal Maritime Academy which is the only Maritime Academy on the West Coast.
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Mare Island Museum
1100 Railroad AveBecause Vallejo has a long and rich maritime history the Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a great place to learn all about it. Vallejo also houses the Cal Maritime Academy which is the only Maritime Academy on the West Coast.
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Saturday Farmers Market
Within walking distance of the house is the Farmers Market
Downtown Vallejo
From 9am - 2pm
Located @ Georgia Street & Marin Street
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Vallejo Waterfront
Within walking distance of the house is a great place to walk and enjoy a morning coffee or an afternoon beer.
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Live Music
Within walking distance of the house on the waterfront is the Mare Island Taproom they have live music every Saturday night.