Vallejo, California, is a gorgeous waterfront city in the San Francisco Bay Area. The city is named after one of the first members of the California State Senate, General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo. With a beautiful mild coastal climate and a mountainous backdrop, this city is perfect for outdoor adventures and exploration.
Go sailing at the Vallejo Yacht Club and check out the annual Great Vallejo Race. Learn how to sail or dine on one of the dinner cruises. Head out for a mid-afternoon hike or jog in one of the many recreational parks, or go for a swim or take water aerobics through the Vallejo Aquatic Club.
Are you a history buff? Vallejo is rich in naval and wartime history, and you can learn more about this at the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum. Come and see Mare Island, where the first West Coast naval station was built in 1851. Legend has it that the name of this island came to be when General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo’s favorite mare fell off a raft while being ferried across the sea and swam ashore on this island. Take a guided tour of the second largest Navy Yard in the US.
If you are fascinated with pop culture history, Vallejo was the site of three of the Zodiac Killer murders in the early 1970s. The Vallejo Times Herald printed one of the mysterious cryptograms the killer provided, and the true identity of the Zodiac Killer remains unknown.
Are you an avid festival goer? Vallejo will undoubtedly have what you are looking for. Hang out with Captain Jack Sparrow and come in your cosplay costumes for the Pirate Festival. Bring your kids to the magical world of Alice in Wonderland at the annual Mad Hatter Holiday Festival, or immerse yourself in a cultural experience with the Pista Sa Nayon festival hosted by the Philippine Cultural Committee. The celebration is the highlight of Global Philippine Cultural Month. Throughout the year, there are many other festivals to enjoy, including the Visions of the Wild Film and Arts Festival and the celebration of the migration of millions of birds at the Flyaway Festival.
Enjoy thrills and chills? Ride Medusa, the serpentine rollercoaster that is the highest and longest in Northern California, or plummet through the air for a skydiving experience at Six Flags: Discovery Kingdom. Enjoy spectacular shows and interact with wildlife, including sloths, sea otters, tigers, and dolphins. For a spookier amusement park experience, check out Nightmare Island’s haunted houses and adventures.
There is something for everyone in Vallejo. Unfortunately, Vallejo is also the home to millions of pesky and unwanted critters. Cascade Pest Systems can take care of those ants, roaches, silverfish, and annoying creatures that might be getting in the way of your Vallejo adventures. We offer complete termite inspections and treatments, as well as a full line of construction and handyman services. Try out our environmentally friendly green pest control options. Contact us today for a free estimate.