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Vacaville, California

Vacaville is a city in Solano County, California, United States. It is located 35 miles (56 km) from Sacramento and 55 miles (89 km) from San Francisco, on the edge of the Sacramento Valley in Northern California.

Type City

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Ala Doble Airport.

History

Vacaville is a city in Solano County, California, United States. It is located 35 miles (56 km) from Sacramento and 55 miles (89 km) from San Francisco, on the edge of the Sacramento Valley in Northern California. The city was founded in 1851 and is named after Juan Manuel Vaca.

Where to stay

151 Lawrence Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · ihg.com
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800 Mason St, Vacaville, CA 95688 · sonesta.com
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5790 Rivera Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 · ranchotelhorsecenter.com
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2481 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688 · hyatt.com
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101 Allison Ct, Vacaville, CA 95688 · wyndhamhotels.com
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610 Orange Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · hyatt.com
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14455 CA-16, Brooks, CA 95606 · cachecreek.com
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120 Nut Tree Pkwy, Vacaville, CA 95687 · marriott.com
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1571 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688 · sonesta.com
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360 Orange Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · marriott.com
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191 Lawrence Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · choicehotels.com
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370 Orange Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · marriott.com
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1050 Orange Dr Building A, Vacaville, CA 95687 · choicehotels.com
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1420 E Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA 95688 · bestwestern.com
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107 Lawrence Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687 · motel6.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 05:00-23:00 · 101 Peabody Road, Vacaville, 95687 · locations.dutchbros.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-01:30 Features: takeaway · 170 Nut Tree Parkway, Vacaville, 95687 · locations.in-n-out.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 · 812 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, 95688 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 2081 Harbison Drive, Vacaville, 95687 · chick-fil-a.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 3346 North Texas Street,… · restaurants.elpolloloco.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1651 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688 · locations.jamba.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3334 North Texas Street, Fairfield, 94533 · pandaexpress.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1637 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688 · locations.panerabread.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-01:00; Su 08:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 977 Merchant Street, Vacaville, 95688 · locations.tacobell.com
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 190 Nut Tree Parkway, Vacaville, 95687 · bjsrestaurants.com
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 598 Parker Road, Fairfield, 94533 · locations.pizzahut.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 11:00-21:30; PH unknown Features: takeaway, step-free access · 780 Merchant Street, Vacaville, 95688 · essenceindiancuisine.com
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Asian, Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We-Su 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:30; PH unknown Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1679 East Monte Vista… · fujisushibuffet.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 10:00-20:30 Features: outdoor seating · 535 Main Street, Vacaville,… · fusoitalianrestaurant.com
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Argentinian, Brazilian, Caribbean, Mexican, Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:00; PH unknown; Su 09:00-17:00 Features:… · laguaguarestaurant.com
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Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; PH unknown; Su 12:00-20:00 · 909 Merchant Street, Vacaville, 95688 · pampasbraziliansteakhouse.com
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Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-14:30, 17:00-19:00; Sa 11:30-19:00; Su 11:30-18:00 · 2048 Nut Tree Road, 95687 · rolines.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 150 Nut Tree Parkway, Vacaville, 95687
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Hot Dog, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 149 Peabody Road, Vacaville, 95687 · wienerschnitzel.com
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Cuban, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 09:00-16:00; PH unknown · 126 South Orchard Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1620 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Hawaiian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1631 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Seafood, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1670 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 1601 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant · 1401 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 1640 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 1637 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:30-21:00, Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-14:00 · 11B Town Square Place, Vacaville, 95688 · backdoorbistro.com
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 07:00-14:00; We-Fr 07:00-20:00; PH unknown; Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access ·… · journeycoffeeco.com
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German, Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-16:30; Su 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 11 Town Square Place,…
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 88 Peabody Road, Vacaville, 95687
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Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 88 Peabody Road, Vacaville, 95687
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 1350 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · 121 Peabody Road, Vacaville, 95687
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Bubble Tea, Poke, Sweets, Cafe · Bubble Tea/Poke cafe · 1670 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Fast Food · fast food
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 04:30-20:00; Fr 04:30-20:30; PH unknown; Sa 05:00-20:30; Su 05:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 210… · starbucks.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1330 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688 · bk.com
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Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 1669 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 293 Orange Drive, Vacaville, 95687 · popeyes.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1620 East Monte Vista Avenue, Vacaville, 95688 · locations.chipotle.com
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107 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Napa County Airport (APC) 19 mi to the centre
Napa, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Nut Tree Airport 2 mi to the centre
Vacaville, CA, US
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University Airport 16 mi to the centre
Davis, CA, US
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Yolo County Davis Woodland Winters Airport 17 mi to the centre
Davis/Woodland/Winters, CA, US
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Blake Sky Park Airport 7.8 mi to the centre
Vacaville, CA, US
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Maine Prairie Airport 9 mi to the centre
Dixon, CA, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ala Doble Airport; 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vacaville, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Oakland, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · Fairfield, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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