Neighborhoods in Vallejo

Vallejo has distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and overall vibe. From the historic revitalized downtown area to the bustling waterfront Ferry building scene to the picturesque rolling hills in Hiddenbrooke and breathtaking views of the Delta in Glen Cove, there is a neighborhood for everyone here.

• Downtown Vallejo
• Glen Cove
• Hiddenbrooke
• Mare Island
• Somerset Highlands
• Rollingwood
• Northwest Vallejo
• Mini Drive
• Country Club Crest
• Sandpiper Point
• Seaport Hills
• South Vallejo
• St. Vincents Hill
• Vallejo Heritage
• Central Vallejo
• East Vallejo

Vallejo Home Improvement Resources

Perhaps you’re not quite ready to sell your home, but need to make a few crucial updates in order to make your home market ready. Or maybe you need to make improvements before moving in to your newly purchased home. Everything from kitchen and bath remodels, additions, or full cosmetic overhaul, no project is too big or too small.

• Vallejo Building Department
• Vallejo Planning Division
• Smart Home Resources

Vallejo Real Estate Agents

We have knowledgeable real estate agents ready and waiting to help you buy or sell the perfect home in Vallejo. Each of our associates is a host of valuable information about the city and all that it has to offer.

• Green Valley
• Hilborn Road
• Martin Road

Vallejo Zip Codes

• 94589
• 94590
• 94591
• 94592

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Vallejo is home to many schools, from elementary to adult schools, both public and private. No matter where you live in Vallejo, great education is just around the corner.

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY (19 SCHOOLS)

Annie Pennycook Elementary School
Grades: K-5
3620 Fernwood St.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Beverly Hills Elementary School
Grades: K-5
1450 Coronel Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Canyon Oaks Elementary School
Grades: K-5
3475 Silver Oak Trl
American Canyon, CA 94503

Cave Language Academy
Grades: K-5
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Dan Mini Elementary School
Grades: K-5
1530 Lorenzo Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589

Donaldson Way Elementary School
Grades: K-5
430 Donaldson Way
American Canyon, CA 94503

Elsa Widenmann Elementary School
Grades: K-5
100 Whitney Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589

Federal Terrace Elementary School
Grades: K-5
415 Daniels Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Glen Cove Elementary School
Grades: K-5
501 Glen Cove Parkway
Vallejo, CA 94591

Grace Patterson Elementary School
Grades: K-5
1080 Porter St.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Highland Elementary School
Grades: K-5
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Johnston Cooper Elementary School
Grades: K-5
612 Del Mar Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589

Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
Grades: K-5
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Lincoln Elementary School
Grades: K-5
620 Carolina St.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
Grades: K-8
146 Ranier Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
Grades: K-7
400 Rickover St.
Vallejo, CA 94592

Napa Junction Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Napa Junction Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503

Steffan Manor Elementary School
Grades: K-5
815 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Vallejo Charter School
Grades: K-8
2833 Tennessee St.
Vallejo, CA 94591

PUBLIC MIDDLE (10 SCHOOLS)

American Canyon Middle School
Grades: 6-8
300 Benton Way
American Canyon, CA 94503

Franklin Middle School
Grades: 6-8
501 Starr Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Hogan Middle School
Grades: 6-8
850 ROSEWOOD AVE
Vallejo, CA 94591

Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
Grades: K-8
146 Ranier Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590

Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy
Grades: K-7
400 Rickover St.
Vallejo, CA 94592

Mare Island Technology Academy
Grades: 6-8
2 Positive Place
Vallejo, CA 94592

MIT Academy
Grades: 6-12
2 Positive Place
Vallejo, CA 94592

Solano Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1025 Corcoran Ave
Vallejo, CA 94589

Vallejo Charter School
Grades: K-8
2833 Tennessee St.
Vallejo, CA 94591

Vallejo Education Academy
Grades: 7-12
301 Faragut Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590

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Location

Located in the southern-most part of Solano County, Vallejo enjoys a waterfront atmosphere that includes Mare Island Strait, Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay. It is located approximately 45 minutes, or 40 miles, between two major cities in Northern California, San Francisco and Sacramento. The city is located within the California Coastal Ranges.

History

The city is named after General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, a native California, leading proponent of California's statehood, and one of the first members of the California State Senate; the neighboring city of Benicia is named for his wife, Francisca Benicia Carillo de Vallejo.

Vallejo has twice served as the capital of the state of California: once in 1852 and again in 1853, both periods being brief. The State Capitol building burned to the ground in the 1880s and the Vallejo Fire Department requested aid from the Fire Department at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. As there were no bridges at that time, the Mare Island Fire Department had to be ferried across the Napa River, arriving to find only the foundation remaining. This was the first recorded mutual aid response in the state of California.

Some of the first Europeans drawn to the Vallejo area were attracted by the sulfur springs; in the year 1902 the area was named Blue Rock Springs. It was also known as White Sulfur Springs and that was the name of the road leading to it from town, today shortened to "Springs Road".

The Mare Island Naval Shipyard (MINSY) was the first United States Navy base established on the Pacific Ocean. The Napa River goes through the Mare Island Strait and separates the peninsula shipyard (Mare Island, California) from the main portion of the city of Vallejo. MINSY made a name for itself as the premier US West Coast submarine port as well as serving as the controlling force in San Francisco Bay Area shipbuilding efforts during World War II. The base closed in 1996 and has gone through several redevelopment phases. It was registered as a California Historical Landmark in 1960, and parts of it were declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1975.

Demographics

There are currently approximately 118,358 people living in the city of Vallejo. The population density 3,859 per square mile. The median age of resident in the city is 38.7, which is slightly higher than both the state average of 35.6 and the national average of 37.4. Most households are families of 3. The majority of residents are English speaking, with the next commonly spoken language being Spanish. The workforce is primarily made up of blue collar jobs, with roughly 33% of the force being white collar positions.

Weather

Weather is moderate and comfortable throughout the entirety of the year. Vallejo has a mild Mediterranean climate that in many ways is a mix between the cooler coastal climate and the hotter-summer interior areas. Vallejo is influenced by its position on the east shore of San Pablo Bay, but is less sheltered from inland heatwaves than areas directly on or nearer the Pacific such as San Francisco and Oakland.

Attractions

The city's ferry terminal and ferry service have served as a model for the rest of the Bay Area, helping make Vallejo a transportation and commuter hub for the North Bay.It is the site of the Blue and Gold Fleet, the ferry commuter system serving several points in the San Francisco Bay Area on a daily basis.

The city recently earned Main Street designation, and as a result its downtown area will receive a host of benefits ranging from on-site training in effective commercial district revitalization, technical assistance, consulting services, networking activities, and site assessments from California Main Street. These benefits will help with the city's revitalization efforts.

Waterfront and Mare Island redevelopment have become a community effort, with input from residents helping shape the future of what could become the most important economic generator for the city.

Of course, Vallejo is home to one of the two themed amusement parks in the Bay Area, 6 Flags Discovery Kingdom. Exciting family fun year round!

Book Tee Time at your choice of three terrific Golf Courses in Vallejo, Hiddenbrooke, Blue Rock Springs and Mare Island!

The Waterfront Park at the Ferry Building is one of Vallejo's jewels! Spend time walking with friends and family along the waterfront or walk your dogs. Watch the boats go by and take the ferry to San Francisco. Several restaurants and also a brewery are right there. Also, be on the lookout for the many events/festivals that are held during the weekend, such as the Filipino Festival, Pirate Festival, carnivals, and so much more!

Of course you don’t want to miss the Solano County Fair held at the fairgrounds in Vallejo (adjacent to 6 Flags) held every summer. Plenty of family fun to experience!

Solano Race Place provides a great facility to watch exciting horse racing from around the world with onsite betting. Track odds are posted and you’ll get an instant payout if you’re sharp enough to pick the fastest horses. You’ll find a full bar with restaurant service with plenty of seating at the carrels.

Whether you’re a hiker, biker, or just looking for some time in the fresh air, there are ample outdoor activities to take part in in and around Vallejo. Exploring Blue Rock Springs Park and the wildlife-rich Bay Area favorite, Rockville Hills Regional Park, can keep you and your family plenty busy. There are also multiple award-winning golf courses in the area, if you want to spend a day out on the links.
If wine-tasting more your scene, there are more than a dozen wineries in neighboring American Canyon, growing over two-dozen grape varietals. Located in the southern-most part of California wine country, American Canyon is less crowded and more peaceful than its neighbor of Napa Valley.

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