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 - 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 £103 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£103
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! (4,385 reviews)
Loved the outside ambiance of Berkeley Marina and Caesar Chavez Park; as well as the inside ambiance of the hotel. Nice pool and hot tub and fire pits by restaurant. Would like fires in them to go past 10 pm. Nice spacious king room but pull out sofa bed was not at all comfortable. Restaurant food ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Archer Hotel Napa

Archer Hotel Napa

4.5 out of 5
1230 First Street Napa CA
The price is £186 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£186
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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! (1,125 reviews)
Location is excellent and staff is impressive. I stay here frequently for this reason

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Archer Hotel Napa
Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort

4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa CA
The price is £234 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£234
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,107 reviews)
The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Loved the property, super clean, spacious and quiet.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Silverado Resort
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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! (1,363 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Love this property and glad to be returning at the Silverado Resort & Spa! The staff was very helpful as usual and provided great recommendations I had not explored in the past. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Napa Residences
Perfect 1-bedroom boat in awesome Sausalito for a unique stay

Perfect 1-bedroom boat in awesome Sausalito for a unique stay

Sausalito CA
Stay at this houseboat in Sausalito. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Everything was as advertised. The host was confused about our checkout date but it all worked out.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Perfect 1-bedroom boat in awesome Sausalito for a unique stay
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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

1/5(1 review)

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 Library

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 Library

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

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

Things to do

Classic Open Air Napa Valley Wine Trolley Tour

The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour

£100
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
The Original Napa Valley Wine Trolley Classic Tour
Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner

£216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Napa Valley Wine Train: Gourmet Express Lunch or Dinner
Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma

Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma

£122
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Wine Experience Day Trip to Napa & Sonoma
Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

Napa Valley Daily Join In Group Wineries Tour Including Lunch

£93
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

£296
per traveller
Best Private Wine Tours of Napa Valley-Sonoma for up to 8 people
6 Hour - Private Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Hand Picked Wineries

6 Hour - Private Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Hand Picked Wineries

£518
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
6 Hour - Private Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour with Hand Picked Wineries
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Cities near Mare Island

Rock formations against the backdrop of the ocean in the San Francisco Recreation Area, Rodeo Beach, California, USA. Seaside, beautiful landscape, California coast.

Rodeo

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