Vallejo Attractions
Solano County
Location and importance
Situated north of San Francisco on the San Pablo Bay, Vallejo was named after the Mexican General Mariano Guatalupe Vallejo, who tried to persuade the Americans to create the capital of California on his ranch. He did succeed - albeit only for one week from January 5th to 12th 1852 - but the location was found to be inadequate, so the parliament was moved to Sacramento. The politicians were not satisfied with that either and returned to Vallejo again between January 3rd and February 4th 1853, before deciding to move again first to Benicia and finally, for the second time, to Sacramento.
In spite of all its vicissitudes the town developed, not least because of the purchase of Mare Island, situated between Mare Island Street and San Pablo Bay just before Vallejo. Today submarines fitted with atomic missiles, and other naval vessels are repaired on this 2,300-acre/930-hectare site.
Location and importance
Situated north of San Francisco on the San Pablo Bay, Vallejo was named after the Mexican General Mariano Guatalupe Vallejo, who tried to persuade the Americans to create the capital of California on his ranch. He did succeed - albeit only for one week from January 5th to 12th 1852 - but the location was found to be inadequate, so the parliament was moved to Sacramento. The politicians were not satisfied with that either and returned to Vallejo again between January 3rd and February 4th 1853, before deciding to move again first to Benicia and finally, for the second time, to Sacramento.
In spite of all its vicissitudes the town developed, not least because of the purchase of Mare Island, situated between Mare Island Street and San Pablo Bay just before Vallejo. Today submarines fitted with atomic missiles, and other naval vessels are repaired on this 2,300-acre/930-hectare site.
Children's Wonderland
Entry to Children's Wonderland is through a castle with crocodiles as guards. The fenced-in park offers a dinosaur surrounded by sand, a playground, fire truck, craft area and theater that offers regular presentations and plays.
Hours
February 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
April 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
December 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Six Flags Marine World combines rides, roller coasters, live stage shows, interactive play areas, and educational encounters with wildlife.
Performances by killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, Bengal tigers and elephants are featured in the oceanarium.
Performances by killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, Bengal tigers and elephants are featured in the oceanarium.
Vallejo Music Theatre
Vallejo Music Theatre grew out of a project in 1967 to produce the musical "Oklahoma." It now produces two musicals each season, and a concert or cabaret series.
Vallejo Music Theatre
Box 186
Vallejo, CA 94590-0018
United States
Box 186
Vallejo, CA 94590-0018
United States
Phone 1 (707) 649-2787
Fax 1 (707) 649-2787
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
There is a Marine Academy in Vallejo. The old City Hall now houses an Historical Naval Museum portraying the history of the town and the naval dockyard.
All values are in United States Dollars
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum
734 Marin Street
Vallejo, CA 94590-5913
United States
734 Marin Street
Vallejo, CA 94590-5913
United States
Phone 1 (707) 643-0077
Fax 1 (707) 643-2443
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 3.00 |
| Senior | $ 3.00 |
| Child 11 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
