Welcome to Vacaville, a Solano County standout where open-space living meets convenience between San Francisco and Sacramento. New homeowners love the blend of outdoor recreation, community events, and easy freeway access, plus day trips to Napa and Sonoma wine country just up the road.

Start outside at Lagoon Valley Park, a 300-plus-acre playground for hiking, biking, fishing, disc golf, and dog-friendly fun with sweeping ridge views. For countywide adventures, explore Solano County Parks, including lakes, marshlands, and ridge-top trails—perfect for picnics, paddling, and birding.

Vacaville’s community calendar hums year-round. Browse the city’s signature fairs, markets, runs, and seasonal celebrations on the Events page, and save their Things to Do guide for weekend planning—from farm visits and downtown strolls to art, music, and family attractions.

Hungry? Vacaville’s dining scene ranges from local institutions to chef-driven kitchens. Check out the Restaurants directory or the broader Food & Drink guide to plan brunches, ice-cream runs, and dinner dates. For an in-town taste of the outdoors, pack a picnic and catch the sunset at Lagoon Valley.

Big-picture lifestyle perks? Vacaville delivers suburban ease with quick reach to regional job centers and airports, plus wine-country adventures in nearby Suisun Valley and Napa. Housing here tends to be more attainable than Bay Area metros, with a healthy mix of established subdivisions and newer communities—ideal for first-time buyers and move-up households seeking space without sacrificing access.

Whether you’re booting up for a morning trail run, discovering local makers downtown, or hopping out to vineyards for a lazy Saturday, Vacaville rewards an active, community-minded lifestyle—right in the heart of Solano County.