Mare Island in Vallejo, CA is making a Comeback!
And for the first time in years, has major development plans and a tremendous opportunity with more space available for businesses through Choose Vallejo.
Just in the last few years shows like 13 Reasons Why, MythBusters and an upcoming Transformers movie were filmed here thanks largely in part to Film Mare Island, Cinelease, Lennar Mare Island and City of Vallejo - Local Government.
Home to the oldest golf course west of the Mississippi, Mare Island Golf Club has one of the best views for golf in the Bay Area, allowing you to see deep into the distant corners of the North Bay.
Taste the amazing wine of Vino Godfather Winery located on Walnut Ave inside one of the Historic Admiral Mansion’s, giving you a first hand experience into the charm and sheer brilliance these buildings still possess to this day. They have live music every Saturday with plenty of wine to spare!
Drink craft beer along the water, with nine historic Coal Sheds sitting prominently on the waterfront of Mare Island. Converted from their original role of providing coal for the steamships of the Naval Base, the Coal Sheds now house artists, speaker manufacturers, Renaissance faire producers, welders and of course the Mare Island Brewing Co. which is currently in their final phases of construction. Their Taproom is located directly across the water inside the Vallejo Ferry Terminal.
Ride over from San Francisco directly to Vallejo on the San Francisco Bay Ferry which has daily trips to and from SF, and just within the last year, now provides ferry riders a direct stop to the newly constructed Mare Island Ferry Terminal.
Mare Island is also home to Touro University, CA which was established in 1997 and offers graduate degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health and education. The mission of Touro University is to educate caring professionals to serve, to lead and to teach. Students from diverse backgrounds are recruited nationally to create a dynamic, robust learning environment.
But did you know it was once a thriving Naval Base?
The base served America from 1854 to 1996 and provided outstanding service from Steamboats all the way to Nuclear Submarines. Spanning World War I and II, Vietnam and the Cold War.
Some notable achievements included:
Creating the Navy’s first Aircraft Landing Deck as well as launching the first electrically driven ship in the US Navy. They were in fact the same ship, the USS Langley (CV-1/AV-3) was the United States Navy's first aircraft carrier, converted in 1920 from the collier USS Jupiter (AC-3), and also the US Navy's first turbo-electric-powered ship.
The only battleship ever built on the West Coast was the USS California (BB-44), one of two Tennessee-class battleships completed shortly after World War I, was the fifth ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the 31st state. She was the last American battleship built on the West Coast, and the only one of the dreadnought type.
Built 5 of the 7 top scoring United States Submarines of World War II were built on Mare Island: The 1943 USS Tang – submarine (sank 24 ships in 5 World War II Pacific patrols (2nd highest number for a U.S. submarine). The 1941 USS Silversides – submarine (sank 23 ships in 14 World War II Pacific patrols (3rd highest number for a U.S. submarine). The 1944 USS Spadefish – submarine (sank 21 ships in 5 World War II Pacific patrols (4th highest number for a U.S. submarine). The 1943 USS Seahorse – submarine sank 20 ships in 8 World War II Pacific patrols (6th highest number for a U.S. submarine). The 1942 USS Wahoo – submarine (sank 20 ships in 7 World War II Pacific patrols (6th highest number for a U.S. submarine).
And a World record still held to this day
A destroyer ship built and launched in less than 1 month. the Mare Island Naval Shipyard holds this shipbuilding speed record for a destroyer that still stands, launching the USS Ward, in just 17 1⁄2 days in May–June 1918. She fired the first American shot in World War II, when she engaged a Japanese submarine before the attack on Pearl Harbor, and successfully sank her opponent.
Today the spirit of servicing and repairing ships lives on through the hard working people at Mare Island Dry Dock, LLC. and the history of the brave men and women who defended our Nation and helped define the legacy of Mare Island can be found at the Mare Island Museum as well as the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
We’re proud of Mare Island and its History and look forward to what development it has in store!
For more information about the geography and conservation of Mare Island you can also reach out to the Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve.
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Top 11. Best Tourist Attractions in Vallejo - California
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The most beautiful places and sight in Vallejo.
Top 11. Best Tourist Attractions in Vallejo - California: San Francisco Bay Ferry Vallejo Service, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Empress Theatre, Mare Island Museum, Vallejo Farmers Market, Mare Island, Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Carquinez Bridge, McCune Rare Book and Art Collection, Mare Island Golf Club
340 Sundance Ave, Mare Island, California
You can tour this recently built Victorian Âstyle corner lot home in a serene, well Âkept neighborhood on Mare Island. Great for entertaining with
gourmet open kitchen, granite countertops, front room, family room, wrap-Âaround porch & sunny private courtyard in back yard.
New ferry stop being built now within walking distance (opening in 2015) will make this home less than an hour commute to downtown San Francisco over the
bay. Near elementary, golf course, wildlife preserve, & Touro University. Real Estate Virtual Tour of a single-family home on Mare Island in Vallejo, CA.
Ten Ways to get Active in Vallejo
Ten Ways to get Active in Vallejo!
It's time to get your body moving!
Here are ten of our picks how we like to get active in Vallejo!
Take a dip at Cunningham Pool
Kayak, Sail or Fish the Carquinez Strait!
Reach out to Benicia Kite and Paddle Sports or Straits of Mare Island Rowing Association or Vallejo Yacht Club to get out on the strait! Fishing can be done off the walkway without issue! (Please read up on what fish should be safe to consume)
Bike through Vallejo, California and be sure to get a bike at Leonardo Cycles if you don't have one!
Soar over Blue Rock Springs Corridor Park and Lynch Canyon Open Space by reaching out to Elite Paragliding if you want to fly like and eagle!
Train in Taekwondo with William Kim's Tae Kwon Do or Muay Thai through Pro-Faction Muay Thai
The All-In-One Mare Island Sports Complex through Greater Vallejo Recreation District offers many classes and open courts to be used by the public!
Shoot for Par at our Golf Courses, two 18 hole courses at Blue Rock Springs Golf Club, one at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club and featuring the oldest course west of the Mississippi, Mare Island Golf Club.
We also have neighboring courses at Paradise Valley & Rancho Solano Golf Courses in Fairfield, CA.
Hike Various Trails along Glen Cove Waterfront Park, Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve or the Bay Area Ridge Trail - Vallejo/Benica buffer to get some of the best views available in town!
Take the Field & Step to the Plate at many of the various public parks and fields like a few on Mare Island, some at Dan Foley Park and of course taking in some baseball by watching the Vallejo Admirals or playing in local adult leagues or for kids, Vallejo Little League which is currently accepting sign ups through January 22nd, visit Vallejolittleleague.com for more information! There are soccer leagues available at Mare Island Sports Complex for adults and other sports leagues available in town through Pal Vallejo Soccer.
Or Just Stroll Along the famous Vallejo Waterfront!
There are many other ways to get active in Vallejo, we'd love for you to share them with us!
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1799 Landmark Dr Vallejo CA Aerial Video
Watch this aerial video of a single family house for sale in the prestigious Hiddenbrooke Golf Club. For the full virtual tour, go to:
2012-01-27 USS Mispillion in Mare Island Drydock with Music and Text (original version)
There is a newer version of this video, please view updated version. The SS Mispillion is prepped for a final voyage to Texas on Mare Island, Vallejo California. Time lapse project by Max Hunter from Western Dovetail, Inc. More info and photos at drawer.com and navy.memoryship.com or mispillion.com. Music by John Phillip Sousa performed by the President's Own US Marine Band with permission from USMC.
Fire in American Canyon, California
Vallejo Waterfront To Be Transformed; Major Development Gets Green Light
It's been talked about for almost a decade, but now a major real estate development in Vallejo that will change the city's waterfront has gotten the green light. Emily Turner reports.
Flimsy Windows-Location scouting for Radiant Pictures : MARE ISLAND, Vallejo, CA
Images can't talk. Here are some recent clips from a Jan. 19 car-hop at Mare Island, in East Bay San Francisco-area, for Radiant Pictures and Matthew Bora in New Jersey. Amazing locations, feature films produced here have included mega-budget flicks, and no wonder! Historic US naval-yard and dry-dock, now decommissioned, previously home to nuclear submarine manufacture and launch, and much more--Happy Film-Making*
Bay Area Back to School Cuts Vallejo, Ca
Urban Barber College Students giving back at the Back to School Haircuts event for the Vallejo Community.
Marine World moves to Vallejo, CA
Shown at the Visit Vallejo Tourism Luncheon and provided by former Mayor Terry Curtola. This video is a VHS recording of some of the original news media broadcasts from local affiliates describing the move of Marine World Africa USA from Redwood City, California to Vallejo, California.
In the video, you see priceless shots of the once famed Chabot Golf Course and several other familiar faces.
The Marine World/Africa U.S.A. site occupied approximately 66 acres (270,000 m2) of reclaimed tidelands of San Francisco Bay within the confines of Redwood City. Numerous shallow sloughs, which have long been filled in, are known to have meandered across the property in its natural state. The general area of the site was diked off from the bay about 1910 and was used for pasture until about 1946 when it was converted to salt evaporation ponds.(Earth Metrics, 1969) The site was then cleaned and leveled, and between 1964 and 1965, received about two feet of fill.[3]
Construction of Marine World took place between 1966 and 1968. Available topographic surveys indicate that surcharges of two to three feet were placed over some of the old slough areas prior to construction of the animal park.
Marine World opened in July 1968. The park was owned and operated by the American Broadcasting Company.
Ralph Helfer bought out Marine World in 1972 when it went bankrupt and added a wildlife park and jungle theater, renaming the park as Marine World/Africa USA.
The park moved in 1986 to Vallejo, California, to eventually become Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.[4] The land of the former Marine World/Africa U.S.A. is now occupied by the world headquarters of Oracle Corporation.
A few years before the park's acquisition by Six Flags, a new dinosaur themed area was added, using animatronic dinosaurs in a jungle like exhibit.
We are lucky to be home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom as they celebrate 30 years in our fine city and prepare to launch their newest rollercoaster, The Joker!
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Vallejo Leaders Surprised By Plans For Large Casino
Plans for a large casino next to a Vallejo freeway had city leaders playing catch up. Emily Turner reports. (10/16/16)
4th Hole @ Hiddenbrooke Golf Club 2015-June-22
4th Hole at Hiddenbrooke Golf Club
1095 Hiddenbrooke Parkway in Vallejo CA
2015-June-22
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR Soundtrack
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Abandoned freight yard
#Abandoned#UrbanExploration#California Abandoned freight yard turned into graff yard
Food in Vallejo, CA
Vallejo is known for many things.
Our History, Our Music, Our People.
We’re also known for our flavors.
Our partners and favorites include:
Sac's Tasty Hot Dogs
Front Room At The Wharf
Zio Fraedo's Vallejo at 23 Harbor Way
League of Chefs
Urban Counter
Gracie's
City Lights Café and Catering
ButtercuP
The Courtyard Bistro
Napoli Pizza
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Sunshine Smoothies & Coffee
Panama Bay Coffee Company - Vallejo, Ca
Moschetti Coffee
Vallejo Farmers Market
Cafe Rock At Blue Rock Springs
Mare Island Cafe
The Grille at Hiddenbrooke
Ruthies Caribbean Kitchen
Vik's Wheelhouse
Mare Island Brewing Co.
Earl's Bbq
The Dead Fish
Non-Partners and local favorites include:
buds' burgers
Momos Cafe
Good Day Cafe
Joy of Eating Cafe
Tacos Jalisco
Chicken Express
Frymazing
Picnicky's Sandwich Shop
Food Truck Mania Vallejo Water Front
Maggie's Hamburgers
Original Red Onion
Royal Jelly Donuts
Tacos La Joya
Gaga's Rollin Diner
El Nopal
Pho 1 Noodle House
Kaigan Sushi
Michael Warring
Yo Sushi
TAJ GRILL
Dillon Bread Company
Scotty's Restaurant
China Wok
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
House of Soul
Schezuan Chinese Cuisine
Kwongnan Restaurant
Nation's Giant Hamburgers
MOD Pizza (Vallejo, CA)
Panera Bread (open soon)
In & Out Burger (Open Soon)
Señorita Bread Aka Starbread
So which is your favorite?
We know there are spots we may have missed.
So let us know below and share your favorite eats out here in Vallejo, CA!
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USS PYRO AE-24
(2012) Pyro's Tow into Mare Island. My apologies in advance. didn't realized how loud my camera shutter was. Please mute, and as an option, open another tab/window and background the link...
ATTENTION!! UNITED STATES NAVY - NITRO CLASS AMMUNITION - U S S PYRO AE 24 .....
Never have I ever challenge (special guest)
Road Trip to Vallejo, CA and Windsor, CA (August 14, 2009)
Watch in HQ. In this video, it shows Loraine, Gretchen, and I travel to Vallejo to visit my auntie at the hospital over there for a short bit. After that, I decided to go to Windsor to show them the resort where my parents and I stayed at during our family vacation last month. Then we watched the sunset at the Windsor Golf Course and then ended the night with a nice dinner at Charlie's Grill. Yup and the drive back home was long, about 2 hours! Hope you guys enjoy the road trip :D
Short Flight from my garage in Bhm to Hiddenbrooke, Vallejo Ca.
Express Inn in Vallejo CA
Rates: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. Express Inn 2301 Florida Street Vallejo CA 94591 Located in Vallejo, California, this motel is 5 minutes’ drive away from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Amusement Park. It offers a 24-hour reception and classic rooms with free Wi-Fi. Each simply furnished guest room at Express Inn is includes with a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. Guests can watch cable TV or work at the hardwood desk. Blue Rock Springs Golf Club and Benicia State Recreation Area are within 10 minutes’ drive away from Vallejo Express Inn. Central San Francisco is 40 minutes’ drive away.