Overview
Fairfield is in Solano County in the Sacramento Valley of California.
6 things to do · 2 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Fairfield
Jelly Belly Factory tour
Take a self-guided walking tour of the factory where Jelly Belly jelly beans are made. A highlight is the robotic stacking machine and portraits made of jelly beans. Also check out the factory store where "defective" jel…
Scandia Golfland
Fun center featuring mini-golf, two arcades, laser tag, VR arena, batting cages, go-karts and water bumper boats. Hours vary by season.
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
Hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating. Some areas are disabled accessible.
Hill Slough Wildlife Area
1,722 acres of salt tidal marsh, marshes, sloughs and upland grasses. Excellent areas for bird-watching.
Rush Ranch
A working ranch that is kept as open space for the public. There are historic displays and hiking trails over the hills and marshes surrounding the ranch as well the opportunity to interact with the animals on the ranch.…
Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center
The Travis Heritage Center has a variety of historic airlift aircraft on display, assorted exhibits pertaining to military operations, and a picnic area. There is also a gift shop. All adults 18 and over must have a vali…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Wettest: Jan and Feb. (climate data from nearby Concord)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 18 mi away. Directions
- OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Oakland — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
* Fairfield is about half way between San Francisco (48 mi) and Sacramento on I-80 (43 mi). Fairfield is accessed from Exit 39 (Red Top Rd) through Exit 48 (Manuel Campos Pkwy, N Texas St) of I-80. Nearest BART stations to Fairfield are the El Cerritos Plaza Station, 34 mi southwest, in El Cerrito (via Central Ave from Exit 14A of I-80) and the Concord Station, 32 mi southwest, in Concord (via Concord Ave from Exit 52 of I-680). * to in San Jose. I-680 serves as a (73 mi) bypass around the East Bay cities, to San Jose via Fremont, from exit 40 of I-80 in Fairfield. * Connects Napa (19.5 mi west of Fairfield) to Lodi (47 mi east of Fairfield), through Fairfield and I-5 (exit 485 of I-5). It runs concurrent with I-80 between exits 39B and 43 south of town. This serves as the most direct route for travelers coming from Stockton or anywhere further south on I-5/CA-99 to Fairfield or to the other North Bay Area cities (Richmond, Vallejo, Novato, Petaluma, etc).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hill Slough Wildlife Area, Rush Ranch
- Lunch Mary's Pizza Shack
- Afternoon Jelly Belly Factory tour, Scandia Golfland
- Dinner Texas Roadhouse
Day 2
- Morning Grizzly Island Wildlife Area
- Afternoon Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Fairfield is a mid-size city that shares a metroplex with Suisun City. Travis Air Force Base, home of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, is located just to the east of Fairfield. C-5 Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft and KC-10 Extender refueling aircraft are common sights in the skies over the twin cities. Fairfield is located along Interstate 80, the main route between the Bay Area and Sacramento, about midway between the two.
The climate of Fairfield is typical of the Sacramento Delta, cool winters and hot, humid summers. Winter temperatures average 37º-65º F. Summer temperatures average 56º-89º F. As Fairfield is located near the Carquinez Straits, where wind from the San Francisco Bay is funneled through a narrow channel, Fairfield can experience strong winds.
Get in
By car
* Fairfield is about half way between San Francisco (48 mi) and Sacramento on I-80 (43 mi). Fairfield is accessed from Exit 39 (Red Top Rd) through Exit 48 (Manuel Campos Pkwy, N Texas St) of I-80. Nearest BART stations to Fairfield are the El Cerritos Plaza Station, 34 mi southwest, in El Cerrito (via Central Ave from Exit 14A of I-80) and the Concord Station, 32 mi southwest, in Concord (via Concord Ave from Exit 52 of I-680). * to in San Jose. I-680 serves as a (73 mi) bypass around the East Bay cities, to San Jose via Fremont, from exit 40 of I-80 in Fairfield. * Connects Napa (19.5 mi west of Fairfield) to Lodi (47 mi east of Fairfield), through Fairfield and I-5 (exit 485 of I-5). It runs concurrent with I-80 between exits 39B and 43 south of town. This serves as the most direct route for travelers coming from Stockton or anywhere further south on I-5/CA-99 to Fairfield or to the other North Bay Area cities (Richmond, Vallejo, Novato, Petaluma, etc).
By plane
Place Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF in Sacramento is 50 miles northeast of Fairfield, about a 55-minute drive.
Place San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SFO in South San Francisco is 57 miles southwest of Fairfield, about a 1-hour drive.
By bus
Go Greyhound Lines
Nearest Greyhound station/stop is Suisun City/Fairfield. They travel along I-80 between San Francisco, Oakland, Vallejo, Suisun City, Sacramento, Colfax, Roseville, Truckee and/or Reno. There are no Greyhound stops in Vacaville proper nor do they have buses routed through I-505. Therefore, passengers going up towards Portland (or towards Los Angeles ) will have to transfer in Sacramento.
Go Solano Express (STA)
Operates express buses between Sacramento and the Walnut Creek BART via UC Davis, Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield Transportation Center and Benicia on the Blue Line Route. From Suisun City/Fairfield Amtrak Station to Cerrito del Norte Plaza BART Station in El Cerrito via Fairfield Transportation Center on the Red and GX Lines. Difference between the two is that the Red Line bus makes an additional stop in Vallejo.
By train
- . They also have an additional unmanned (platform) stop in Fairfield/Vacaville Station at 4921 Vander Rd, 5.5 mi south of Vacaville on Peabody Rd.
Go Amtrak Suisun/Fairfield Station (Station ID: SUI)
Amtrak's Capitol Route services Fairfield/Suisun City. Note that there is no ticket office at this location although a Quik-Trak Self-Service Ticketing Kiosk is available. Station served by the Capitol Corridor on its way between San Jose (via Oakland and Emeryville) and Auburn (east of Sacramento). The Capitol Corridor serves as a commuter train and therefore, operates more frequently than the other trains. As this is an unmanned platform with a shelter, tickets (or passes) should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone to be presented to the conductor at boarding. Travelers can transfer to the Gold Runner or the California Zephyr trains in Sacramento or to the Coast Starlight in either Sacramento, Oakland or San Jose. Amtrak California operates a Thruway bus to San Francisco from Emeryville; from Martinez to Arcata; and from San Jose to Santa Cruz and Monterey on separate routes.
Get around
Fairfield is a sprawling city, and a car is recommended to travel anywhere.
Do
Do Jelly Belly Factory tour
Take a self-guided walking tour of the factory where Jelly Belly jelly beans are made. A highlight is the robotic stacking machine and portraits made of jelly beans. Also check out the factory store where "defective" jelly beans are sold as Belly Flops. The tour is very popular, so expect a wait, usually less than 30 minutes. Weekdays are best, because you get to see the factory in operation. Breakfast, lunch, and ice cream sold in the onsite Jelly Belly Café & Snack Bar ($10 breakfast, $15 lunch). Bus and RV parking available (daytime only). The walking tour, which is about a quarter-mile long, is accessible to wheelchair and stroller users.
Do Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center
The Travis Heritage Center has a variety of historic airlift aircraft on display, assorted exhibits pertaining to military operations, and a picnic area. There is also a gift shop. All adults 18 and over must have a valid photo ID and complete a background check before receiving a pass. Non-US citizens must coordinate their visit at least two weeks in advance. Tours of the base are offered to the public approximately twice a year, although it may be possible for groups, particularly ROTC, to arrange a tour (call the base at least 60 days in advance).
Buy
Shop Solano Town Center
The Solano Town Center mall hosts a Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney and Macy's department stores, a Dave and Buster's, and over 150 other mall shops and restaurants. Enjoy a night of dining and a movie in Fairfield at the Edwards Fairfield Stadium 16 IMAX movie theater. Shopping nearby, just east of I-80 at the Travis Blvd. exit.
Eat
Eat Mary's Pizza Shack
Family-run chain offering Italian comfort-food staples, wine & beer, with a weekday happy hour.
Eat Texas Roadhouse
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Sleep
Go next
- Bay Area - San Francisco, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge
- Sacramento - Capitol of California, Old Town, Sutter's Fort, 45 minutes away
- Napa Valley - California's wine country, 45 minutes away
- Fairfield, Connecticut is a 44 hour drive via I-80 at a distance of 2,911 miles.
Nearby
Suisun City
City / town · 1 listings · 1 mi away
Vacaville
City / town · 17 listings · 8 mi away
Napa
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Vallejo
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Benicia
City / town · 16 listings · 14 mi away
Martinez
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Pittsburg
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Dixon
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