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Vallejo, California

Vallejo is a city in Solano County, California, United States, and the second largest city in the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, the city had a population of 126,090 at the 2020 United States census.

Type CityPopulation 126,090

Why go

  • City in California, United States.

History

Vallejo is a city in Solano County, California, United States, and the second largest city in the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, the city had a population of 126,090 at the 2020 United States census. Vallejo is home to the Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Touro University California, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Airports

Buchanan Field (CCR) 12 mi to the centre
Concord, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Napa County Airport (APC) 7.5 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field (NOT) 18 mi to the centre
Novato, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Vallejo Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.5 mi from the centre · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Mare Island Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.8 mi from the centre · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Vallejo - Mare Island
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Vallejo - San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building => Vallejo => Mare Island
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Mare Island => Vallejo => San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Vallejo, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Vallejo Ferry Terminal, 2.5 mi); routes include Vallejo - Mare Island, Vallejo - San Francisco Ferry Building, San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building => Vallejo => Mare Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vallejo, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Oakland, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Fairfield, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · San Mateo, California · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Napa, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences