FAIRFIELD — On a limited budget, but want to get out of the house? Solano County is home to parks, waterfronts, free tours and more.
It’s recommended you check with each venue before visiting to determine days and hours of operations.
Here are some of the area’s leading attractions:
Amusement parks
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom: 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo. An amusement park with rides, shows and animals. Info: 634-6722, www.sixflags.com/discoverykingdom.
Outdoor activities
County-run parks: Popular destinations include Lynch Canyon in the hills between Fairfield and Vallejo and Lake Solano along Putah Creek near Winters. Rio Vista is home to Sandy Beach along the Sacramento River. Info: 784-6765, www.solanocounty.com/depts/rm/countypark/homepage.asp.
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area: 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun Marsh. Fishing, hunting and hiking opportunities are available. Info: 425-3828, www.wildlife.ca.gov/Lands/Places-to-Visit/Grizzly-Island-WA.
Lagoon Valley/Pena Adobe Park: On Pena Adobe Road near Interstate 80 in Vacaville. Offers trails, picnic areas and Lagoon Valley lake for fishing. Info: 449-5654, www.visitvacaville.com/directory/lagoon-valley-park.
Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve: 1595 Railroad Ave., Mare Island, Vallejo. This 215-acre area along the southern shore of Mare Island offers hiking and includes Mare Island Hill with views of San Pablo Bay, the Carquinez Strait, Mare Island Strait and Vallejo. Also includes the oldest naval cemetery in the Pacific and a former naval ammunition depot. Info: 249-9633, www.mareislandpreserve.org/MareIslandPreserve/Homepage.html.
Rockville Hills Park: 2149 Rockville Road. Fairfield owns this 633-acre park with hiking trails. Info: 428-7614, www.fairfield.ca.gov/gov/depts/pw/open_space/rockville_hills_regional_park/default.asp.
Rush Ranch Open Space: Two miles south of Suisun City on Grizzly Island Road. About 2,070 acres of open space in hills and wetlands with hiking trails. Info: Solano Land Trust, 432-0152, www.rushranch.net.
Tasting
Brass Tap: 780 Orange Drive, Vacaville. Open 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Info: 724-0634, www.brasstapbeerbar.com/Vacaville.
Heretic Brewing: 1052 Horizon Drive, Suite B. Fairfield. Tasting from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Info: 389-4573, www.hereticbrewing.com.
Il Fiorello Olive Oil: 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Tasting from 1 to 5 p.m. daily. Info: 864-1520, www.ilfiorello.com.
Rustwater Kitchen & Taproom: 800 Texas St., Fairfield. Open 11 a.m. daily except Mondays. Info: www.facebook.com/rwkitchenandtaproom.
Sepay Groves: 370 Chadbourne Road, Suite D. Fairfield. Tasting from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Info: 434-8222, www.sepayoliveoil.com.
Slanted Tree Kitchen & Taproom: 251 Pittman Road, Suite E, Fairfield. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Info: www.slantedtree.net.
True Symmetry Brewing Company: 315 Marina Center, Suisun City. Open 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Info: www.truesymmetry.beer.
Wine Tastings
BackRoad Vines: 2221 Julian Lane, Fairfield. 707-759-0185, https://backroadvines.com.
Blacksmith Cellars: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 510-917-0537, www.blacksmithcellars.com.
Blue Victorian Winery: 5071 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-422-8025, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.
GV Cellars: 1635 Mason Road, Fairfield. 707-864-2089, www.gvcellars.com.
King Andrews Vineyard: 2546 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-425-9076, [email protected].
Mangels Vineyards: 4529 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. www.mangelsvineyards.com.
Rock Creek: 4610 Green Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-2471, rockcreekvineyard.com.
Rock Wren Winery: 499 Edison Court, Suite B, Fairfield. Info: 510-853-3680.
Seven Artisans Winery: 4341 Abernathy Road, Fairfield. 707-771-0911, www.sevenartisanswinery.com.
Sonoma Harvest Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Room: 770 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. 707-389-4815, www.tastesonomaharvest.com.
Suisun Valley Filling Station & Visitor Center: 2529 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. Info: 707-863-1555, [email protected].
Suisun Valley Wine Cooperative: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-3135, www.svwinecoop.com.
Sunset Cellars: 4495 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. Info: 415-566-2910. [email protected].
Tenbrink Vineyards: 4185 Chadbourne Road, Fairfield. 480-7334, www.tenbrinkvineyards.com.
Vezer Family Vineyard: Mankas Corner Winery, 2522 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield. 707-429-3958, www.vezerfamilyvineyard.com.
Wooden Valley Winery: 4756 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield. 707-864-0730, www.woodenvalley.com.
For more on Suisun Valley, visit www.suisunvalley.com.
Tours
Jelly Belly: 1 Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield. Tours available of the famous candy factory. Info: 399-2390, www.jellybelly.com.
Lucky Ones Ranch: Public and private tours to meet animals who were neglected, abused or no longer wanted in rural Vacaville. www.luckyonesranch.org.
Menagerie Hill Ranch: Private tours by appointment only to see, feed and meet alpacas in rural Vacaville. www.menageriehillranch.com.
