Mare Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

#TroverDetour - Looking out to the Mare Island shipyards and Vallejo, beyond, from the trail to the top of the Preserve. The hike goes up the old service roads, now closed to car traffic. Depart from the Education Center after stopping in to get the scoop on where to go and what to see.
#TroverDetour - Looking out to the Mare Island shipyards and Vallejo, beyond, from the trail to the top of the Preserve. The hike goes up the old service roads, now closed to car traffic. Depart from the Education Center after stopping in to get the scoop on where to go and what to see.
#TroverDetour - Once you find yourself inside the gate to the Preserve, the first stop to make is the Education Center - an off-the-grid, volunteer run, fascinating collection of historical displays telling the story of the Navy, the shipyards, the environment and the hidden treasures of Vallejo. Borrow a bike - they have bikes of every size to loan, from toddler to adult.
#TroverDetour - The Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a classic detour - you almost get lost if you're trying to find it, or you find it after you've gotten lost - but it is a gem! Spend hours walking trails across the preserve and up to the top for spectacular views across San Pablo Bay in every direction. Nesting osprey, native plants, migrating birds of every feather call this decommissioned naval base home. Don't miss the Educational Center, housed in an artillery magazine. Have tea! Wander the exhibits and learn the history of this base that pre-dates the Civil War.
#TroverDetour - inside an underground ammunition bunker found along a hike to the top of the Mare Island Preserve. The light shining through the ventilation port from a hot California day brightened the cool, dry space - perfectly dry, to store ammunition. The acoustics are cool. The Education Center hosts events, sometimes in these bunkers. Off-the-grid music venue! Would be perfect. There's an open mic every Friday night at the main Education Center building.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
200 Marina Blvd Berkeley CA
The price is NZ$234 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$234
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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Courteous staff, great location, pet friendly, amenities.

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Archer Hotel Napa

Archer Hotel Napa

4.5 out of 5
1230 First Street Napa CA
Stay at this luxury hotel in Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,048 reviews)
Beautiful balcony and Bathtub. Well worth the value

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
1800 Powell Street Emeryville CA
The price is NZ$263 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$263
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Emeryville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,146 reviews)
Great bed for sleep, spacious room, clean.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

3 out of 5
500 Lincoln Ave Napa CA
Stay at this condo in Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Napa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,353 reviews)
Great staff and very clean

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The Napa Residences

The Napa Residences

5 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Rd Napa CA
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9/10 Wonderful! (11 reviews)
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Beautiful Napa Valley Home on Golf Course - Perfect Wine Country Retreat

Beautiful Napa Valley Home on Golf Course - Perfect Wine Country Retreat

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Bring your family to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Vallejo. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the wineries.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Mare Island Naval Shipyard

You can learn about the history of Vallejo with a trip to Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Take in the festivals in this family-friendly area.

Mare Island Naval Shipyard

Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Artifacts Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Artifacts Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Vallejo. Take in the festivals in this family-friendly area.

Mare Island Historic Park Foundation Artifacts Museum

Mare Island Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Vallejo at Mare Island Golf Club. Take in the festivals in this family-friendly area.

Mare Island Golf Club

Solano County Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Solano County Fairgrounds during your stay in Vallejo. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the wineries.

Solano County Fairgrounds

Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Vallejo with a trip to Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Vallejo Ferry Terminal

Activities

Classic Open Air Napa Valley Wine Trolley Tour

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NZ$235
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
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NZ$30
per traveller
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Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma

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NZ$287
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma
Salem Puzzling Adventure

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NZ$61
per traveller
Napa Puzzling Adventure
Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

NZ$217
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
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NZ$695
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