The City of Vallejo's story begins in 1844 when General Mariano G. Vallejo saw the promise of the area. Named after him and twice the site of the state capitol in the 1850s, Vallejo grew into an important shipping and naval center.
The city's Ferry Terminal and ferry service have served as a model for the rest of the Bay Area, helping make Vallejo a transportation and commuter hub for the North Bay. Six Flags Marine World, restaurants, and the Downtown Farmer's Market help make Vallejo the vibrant community it is today. Vallejo is located in Solano County just northeast of San Francisco between San Francisco and Sacramento along Interstate 80 near the San Francisco Bay.
Vallejo is part of the Vallejo-Fairfield-Napa, California metro area.