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 - 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.

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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$215 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$215
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berkeley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,303 reviews)
wonderful time

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort

4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa CA
The price is NZ$580 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$580
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,091 reviews)
Everything was great about the stay. And got upgraded without asking.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Silverado Resort
Archer Hotel Napa

Archer Hotel Napa

4.5 out of 5
1230 First Street Napa CA
The price is NZ$463 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$463
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,098 reviews)
Everything was excellent- food, service, room!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Archer Hotel Napa
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,361 reviews)
Yes, very clean, staff very professional and efficient

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
The Napa Residences

The Napa Residences

5 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Rd Napa CA
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Napa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Napa Valley Wine Train and Silverado Resort ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
This was not what i was shown nor described; im very shocked and disappointed with hotel.com for letting this room on their site. The amenities listed were not available at all to us on our trip; no ppol, no extra pillow, no real cofffee. Just disappointing all the way around.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

The Napa Residences
Beautiful Deluxe Sonoma Retreat With Private Pool Spa Bocce & More! Sleeps 8+2

Beautiful Deluxe Sonoma Retreat With Private Pool Spa Bocce & More! Sleeps 8+2

Sonoma CA
Stay at this holiday home in Sonoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sonoma Plaza and Sonoma Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)
Location !! Comfort!! Spacious! Perfect!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Beautiful Deluxe Sonoma Retreat With Private Pool Spa Bocce & More! Sleeps 8+2
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Popular places to visit

Blue hour and sunrise from around Mare Island in Vallejo, California.

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
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA, USA - AUGUST 13, 2019: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

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
Drone view of the Alfred Smith Golf Course in Fort Salonga Smithtown Bay Long Island New York

Blue Rock Springs Golf Courses

Enjoy a round of golf in Vallejo at Blue Rock Springs Golf Courses. Amble around this culturally rich area's marina or seek out the cycling trails.

Blue Rock Springs Golf Courses

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

Activities

Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

NZ$509
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner
Classic Open Air Napa Valley Wine Trolley Tour

The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour

NZ$225
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour
Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma

Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma

NZ$275
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Napa Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
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$208
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch
Napa Valley Chateau

Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people

NZ$667
per traveller
Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people
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Cities near Mare Island

Mare Island Causeway on the Napa River Vallejo, California, United States.

Vallejo

Carquinez Bridge on a cloudy morning seen from Rodeo Ca.

Rodeo

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