Other Solano County Outdoor Recreation

Solano County has lots to offer in the great outdoors! Below is information and links for our favorite Solano County locations. We hope you'll come visit!
	Al Zampa Memorial Bridge (Carquinez Bridge) Bicycle & Pedestrian Path Interstate 80 (westbound) Vallejo, CA Experience a new way to cross the Carquinez Strait. The Al Zampa Bridge not only plays an important part in the Bay Area’s transportation network, it closes a gap in the San Francisco Bay Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail path systems. The 12-foot-wide path along the span offers breathtaking views of the Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay. [Photos]
	Belden’s Landing 3186 Grizzly Island Rd Suisun City, CA 94585 This Solano County park includes vehicle parking, a fishing pier, a one-lane boat launch & fishing access area on Montezuma Slough next to the Montezuma Slough Bridge. There are also picnic tables and benches. [Photos]
	Benicia-Martinez Bridge Vista Point North end of bridge Benicia, CA 94510 To access the Benicia-Martinez overlook from I-680 North-bound, exit at Bayshore Road in Benicia and turn left onto Bayshore Road. Then turn left on Park Road. Follow the signs to Vista Point (about 1 mile). From I-680 South-bound, exit and turn right onto Industrial Way. Then turn left onto Park Road and follow the Vista Point signs (a little more than 1 mile). [Photos]
	Benicia State Recreation Area Off Interstate 780 Benicia, CA 94510 Benicia State Recreation Area covers 720 acres of marsh, grassy hillsides and rocky beaches along the Carquinez Strait where water from the California Delta meets the water from the San Francisco Bay Area. Walking, picnicking, fishing, nature walks, and bird watching are favorite activities. Some campsites are available. [Photos]
	Benicia Waterfront & Marina First to Fifth St Benicia, CA 94510 The waterfront area in Benicia includes the Waterfront Promenade, Benicia Point Pier and First Street Green. Pedestrian and bike trails run parallel to the waterfront, from the State Recreation Area to the Marina, connecting all the way to the new pedestrian/bike lane of the Benicia/Martinez Bridge. [Photos]
	Calhoun Cut Ecological Reserve East of Highway 113. Access by boat only. Calhoun Cut is a channel constructed in 1913 to allow boat access upstream from the Delta. The areas around the channel contain a variety of habitats that are home to a diverse population of plants and wildlife. Please click on link for more information and map. [Photos]
	DWR Collinsville Day-Use Area Fire Truck Rd Collinsville, CA 94585 THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. Located on the eastern side of Montezuma Slough in the Suisun Marsh, this day-use area has a fishing pier, picnic tables, and a short trail along the levee. You can walk down the trail and view the Suisun Marsh Salinity Control Gates. [Photos]
	Decker Island Wildlife Area Off of Highway 160. Access by boat only. Located between the Sacramento River and Horseshoe Bend about 3 miles downriver from Rio Vista, Decker Island was formed in the early 20th century when dredging residue was heaped onto existing wetlands. The Department of Fish & Game owns the top 34 acres of the 470-acre tract, and undertook a restoration program in the early 2000s. Please click on link for more information and map. [Photos]
	George Miller, Jr Memorial Bridge (Benicia-Martinez Bridge) Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Interstate 680 (Southbound) Benicia, CA 94510 Closing a gap in the regional San Francisco Bay Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail, the new pathway allows bicyclists and pedestrians to cross the Carquinez Strait between Contra Costa and Solano counties, and provides a spectacular view of the Suisun Bay. [Photos]
	Glen Cove Waterfront Park Whitesides Dr off of Regatta Dr Vallejo, CA 94591 Three regional trails come together at Glen Cove Park: the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and the Great California Delta Trail. The scenic views of the Carquinez Strait can be enjoyed during walks, bike rides, picnics, or while relaxing on the park's benches. The 15-acre park also provides a stairway access down to the waterfront. [Photos]
	Grizzly Island State Wildlife Area Off State Highway 12 On Grizzly Island Rd Suisun City, CA 94585 Located in the heart of the Suisun Marsh, the largest contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States, Grizzly Island Wildlife Area is a 14,300-acre wildlife area with 75 miles of roads and trails attracts nature lovers, anglers, hunters, and other outdoor enthusiasts year-round. [Photos]
	Hill Slough Wildlife Area Grizzly Island Rd south of Highway 12 South of Suisun City High Slough Wildlife Area consists of 1,723 acres of salt tidal marsh, managed marshes, sloughs and upland grassland. The area supports a wide variety of waterfowl, including pintail, mallard, shoveler, green-winged teal, and wigeon. Raptors such as northern harriers, white-tailed kites, kestrels, and red-tailed hawks can be seen hunting the grasslands. Mammals including raccoons, jackrabbits, and voles make their homes here and may provide a meal for the coyotes that hunt and live in the wildlife area. [Photos]
	Hunter Hill Safety Roadside Rest Area Westbound Interstate 80 above Vallejo Suisun City, CA 94589 Managed by the CA Department of Transportation, this park-like setting overlooking Vallejo includes eight picnic tables and designated pet-walk areas. The rest area also showcases the Blue Star Memorial Highway Monument and a topographical panoramic display of Vallejo and the San Francisco Bay Area. [Photos]
	Jepson Prairie Preserve Cook Ln off Highway 113 South 12 miles south of Dixon Jepson Prairie Preserve contains some of the best examples of the land and habitat that once dotted California’s Central Valley. Some of the world’s most endangered plant and animal species reside in the Preserve, and it is also well-known to wildflower enthusiasts for its springtime displays. [Photos]
	Lagoon Valley / Peña Adobe Regional Park Off Interstate 80 Between Fairfield and Vacaville In 1845, Governor Pío Pico granted Juan Felipe Peña and Manuel Cabeza Vaca the site where the Peña Adobe still stands, and it is still owned by the descendants of their families. The park includes barbecue areas, [Photos]
	Lake Herman Recreation Area Lake Herman Rd Benicia, CA 94510 Lake Herman Recreation Area is a 577-acre park located about 4 miles north of Benicia. Sulfur Springs Creek flows into the 50-acre reservoir which contains drinking water for the City of Benicia. Activities include fishing, hiking, and picnicking but no water sports. During dry times of the year, trails connect to residential areas within Benicia as well as to a segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. [Photos]
	Lake Solano County Park 8685 Pleasants Valley Rd Winters, CA 95694 Lake Solano is known as one of the best fly fishing spots in the Sacramento Valley, but there’s plenty for boaters, swimmers, hikers, bikers, nature lovers, campers, and picnickers to do also. Lake Solano was formed by the Putah Diversion Dam and also offers 90 campsites. [Photos]
	Levee Walking Trail Bayshore Rd Benicia, CA 94510 The Levee Walking Trail in Benicia is a 3/4-mile out-and-back pedestrian path. The trail runs along the marsh shoreline of Suisun Bay beginning under the Benicia-Martinez Bridges. There are two picnic areas, one at the beginning of the trail and another at the terminus by the mouth of Sulphur Springs Creek. To access the Levee Walking Trail from I-680 North-bound, exit at Bayshore Road in Benicia and turn right. From I-680 South-bound, exit and turn right onto Industrial Way. Then turn left onto Park Road and left again onto Bayshore Road. Continue to follow the road toward the bridge. A Public Access sign points to parking and a Pedestrian Access sign indicates the opening to the trailhead. [Photos]
	Lynch Canyon 3100 Lynch Rd Vallejo, CA Lynch Canyon is the northeastern portal between the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. Grasslands, oak groves, riparian woodlands, and wetland meadows provide shelter and forage for deer, fox, bobcat, waterfowl, and many raptors. The 900-foot ridges offer panoramic views extending from the Coast Ranges to San Francisco Bay and across the Delta to the Sierra Nevada. [Photos]
	Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve South end of Railroad Ave, Mare Island Vallejo, CA 94592 THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO LEGAL ISSUES. The Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve is a 215-acre parcel located at the south end of Mare Island on land that formerly served as the U.S. Navy's first Naval Ammunition Depot. In 2002, the property was designated by the California Legislature as a historic and nature park. The first phase of the regional park is now open for guided tours and includes the oldest naval cemetery in the Pacific and sweeping views of the Mare Island Strait, the Carquinez Strait, and San Pablo Bay. Features include the Mare Island San Pablo Bay Walking Trail. [Photos]
	Miner Slough Wildlife Area West of Highway 84 on Prospect Island Access by boat only. Please click on link for more information and map. [Photos]
	Peytonia Slough Ecological Reserve South end of Kellogg St near the boat launch ramp Suisun City, CA 94585 Managed by the CA Department of Fish & Game, this 206-acre parcel is a snapshot of the Suisun Marsh. Gravelled walking trails lead you through marsh land that is the habitat of unique plants, animals, and over 200 species of birds. [Photos]
	Putah Creek Wildlife Area Day-use Fee Required State Highway 128, 7 miles west of the town of Winters Located near the Monticello Dam where Cold Creek meets Putah Creek, the area offers hikers 670 acres in their natural state with an abundance of wildlife and native plants. The trails contain very steep sections, but the views are magnificent. Fishing access points are located along the creek. No overnight camping is allowed. [Photos]
	Rio Vista Waterfront Promenade North Front St Rio Vista, CA 94571 This park features a beautiful promenade along the Sacramento River water front and is popular with walkers, photographers, dog lovers, joggers and fishing enthusiasts. The area features a nearby fishing dock, a fish cleaning station, picnic tables, and BBQs. From Highway 12 Eastbound, take the Front Street exit just before crossing the Rio Vista Bridge. Turn left at the stop sign onto Front Street. Turn right into the Waterfront Promenade parking lot just before going under the bridge. [Photos]
	Rockville Hills Regional Park Rockville Rd Fairfield, CA 94534 Day Pass Required The park encompasses nearly 600 acres of grasslands and oak woodlands. Hikers, mountain bikers and families enjoy native trees and plants, rock formations, over 30 miles of tracks and trails, and picnic areas. [Photos]
	Rush Ranch 3521 Grizzly Island Rd Suisun City, CA 94585 Rush Ranch is a 2,070-acre open space and operating cattle ranch located in the Potrero Hills along Grizzly Island Road in the Suisun Marsh. It features a visitor center, blacksmith shop, historical ranching equipment, hiking trails, and birding opportunities. [Photos]
	Sandy Beach Park 2333 Beach Dr Rio Vista, CA 94571 Sandy Beach Park sits on the Sacramento River at Rio Vista. Open year round, the park offers a 24-hour boat-launching ramp, camp sites, picnic grounds, a hiking trail, miles of country roads for bicycling and a sandy beach stretching for over half a mile. Sandy Beach is also a popular venue for windsurfing. Because of strong river currents and sudden drop-offs, swimming is not permitted. [Photos]
	San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge 'A' St west of Azuar Ave Mare Island Vallejo, CA 94592 The refuge habitats include open bay waters, salt marsh, intertidal mudflats, upland habitat and restored wetlands. The refuge provides vital habitat for threatened and endangered species, as well as millions of migrating waterfowl, shorebirds and local resident wildlife. Activities include wildlife observation and photography, hiking, and fishing. [Photos]
	Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve Day-use Fee Requested State Highway 128, 7 miles west of the town of Winters, just east of Monticello Dam The reserve is part of the University of California Natural Reserve System whose natural lands are protected and managed for academic and public uses. It is located within the Putah Creek State Wildlife Area and contains diverse plant and animal communities in a variety of habitats. Trails range from moderately easy to strenuously difficult. [Photos]
	Suisun Bay Vista Point I-680 at Lake Herman Rd Benicia, CA 94510 The Suisun Bay Vista Point overlooks Suisun Bay and the National Defense Reserve Fleet, also known as the "Mothball Fleet." Once on stand-by for national emergencies, the fleet numbered over 300 vessels. However, because these ships now are decaying, a dismantling program has begun. [Photos]
	Suisun City Waterfront 800 Kellogg St Suisun City, CA 94585 The Suisun Channel provides deep-water access for most recreational boats to the waterways of the California Delta and San Francisco Bay. Enjoy boating, cruising, water skiing, jet skiing, and kayaking. The slough winds through the Suisun Marsh, largest contiguous estuarine marsh in the United States. [Photos]
	Suisun Marsh Environmental Services Office -- California Department of Water Resources Stretching over 116,000 acres, Suisun Marsh encompasses more than 10% of California's remaining natural wetlands. It is home to more than 221 bird species, 45 animal species, 16 different reptilian and amphibian species, and more than 40 fish species. The Marsh is ideally suited for wildlife viewing, hiking, canoeing, and other recreation opportunities. [Photos]
	Suisun Valley Nestled between two coastal mountain ranges, and situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Suisun Valley is an agricultural area of close to 10,000 acres. The view includes vineyards, orchards, and plowed fields, and visitors can drop in to premium wineries, farm-fresh produce stands, and quaint eateries. The driving time from either San Francisco or Sacramento is approximately 45 minutes. Exit I-80 in Fairfield onto Suisun Valley Road or Abernathy Road. [Photos]
	Vallejo Marina & Waterfront Promenade Mare Island Way Vallejo, CA 94590 The Vallejo Waterfront is home to the Ferry Building, the municipal marina and a continuous 1 mile promenade along Mare Island Strait providing open space and park areas for walking, biking and picnicking, from Solano Avenue on the south to the Mare Island Causeway on the north. [Photos]
	White Slough Access by bike path between Sacramento St and Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 White Slough is a detention basin for overflow water from the Napa River. It is an important part of the flyway and one of the best birding locations in Solano County. The southern portion of White Slough covers 125 acres directly south of Highway 37 in Vallejo between Sacramento Street and Sonoma Boulevard. A segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail parallels Highway 37 along the perimeter of the slough. [Photos]