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Vacaville California Map

Explore Vacaville, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Vacaville, California

How to Use This Vacaville, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Vacaville, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Vacaville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Vacaville
State	California (CA)
County	Solano County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	38.358621
Longitude	-121.968601
Population	102,386
Density	1323.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	95688, 95687, 95696
Area Code	530
County Seat	Fairfield
School District	Vacaville Unified School District

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About Vacaville, California

Vacaville is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. With a population of 102,386, Vacaville is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1323.4 people per km². Vacaville is located at 38.3586°N, 121.9686°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Vacaville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 95688, 95687, 95696.

Vacaville emerges from the expanse of the Vaca Valley as a place defined by the steady, rhythmic persistence of the land itself. It lies 7.9 miles north-northeast of Fairfield, CA (from Fairfield, CA: bearing 21°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northeast of Suisun City. Ulatis Creek serves as the primary artery of the landscape, tracing a path through the terrain that dictates the flow of local life and the irrigation of the surrounding soil. Beyond the immediate meadows, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges, which catch the fleeting, amber light of sunset and hold it against the deepening blue of the evening sky. The air here carries the dry, warm scent of sun-baked grasses and oak savanna, a sensory reminder that Vacaville remains a distinct inland enclave far removed from the cooling influence of any salt-heavy air.

Settlers first arrived in the Vaca Valley drawn by the promise of fertile earth and the reliable water provided by Ulatis Creek, laying the groundwork for a community that would eventually outgrow its quiet agricultural origins. Vacaville transitioned from a modest stopover for travelers navigating the interior into a more permanent settlement, marked by the careful cultivation of orchards and the steady expansion of homesteads. The architecture and street layouts of older districts still echo the mid-nineteenth-century ambition of those who saw potential in the valley floor. Over time, the history of Vacaville has been etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring resilience of its foundational neighborhoods and the preservation of its early structural character.

Economic vitality in Vacaville is sustained by a diverse blend of regional commerce, light manufacturing, and retail, supported by a modern infrastructure that links the valley to the broader corridors of the state. While the economy leans heavily on its strategic position near major transit routes, the daily rhythm of the workforce is grounded in the stability of local businesses and service industries. Educational opportunities are bolstered by proximity to regional community colleges that provide a pathway for students seeking technical proficiency and academic advancement. Public spaces like Andrews/Ulatis Park reflect the commitment to maintaining accessible community infrastructure, providing a central node where the daily pace of Vacaville pauses to accommodate recreation and social connection.

Cultural life in Vacaville centers on a calendar of community-driven events that celebrate the harvest and the seasonal shifts of the valley, often bringing residents together under the clear, vast skies. While professional sports teams are followed with the fervor typical of the region, the local spirit is equally invested in the high school athletics that fill the bleachers on crisp Friday nights. Famous landmarks, including the historic downtown core, offer a sense of continuity, while the proximity to Lagoon provides a quiet reprieve for those who appreciate the stillness of inland water. Although individuals of note have passed through or resided here, the identity of Vacaville remains firmly rooted in the collective character of its people rather than the fame of any single resident, fostering an environment where the transition from day to dusk is marked by the soft, golden light filtering across the valley floor.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ulatis Creek Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 204° SW
Centennial Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 356° N
Andrews/Ulatis Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 263° W
Patch the Giraffe (Public Artwork) — 0.9 mi, 030° NE
Brown's Valley Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 322° NW
Caligiuri Park & Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 322° NW
Pena Adobe Park (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 240° SW
William Gordon Huff (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 240° SW
Pioneer Monument (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 239° SW
Cool Patch Pumpkins (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 044° NE
Suisun Marsh Overlook (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 183° S
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 9.7 mi, 316° NW · 598k acres
Jelly Belly (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 216° SW
Rockville Stone Chapel (Monument) — 11.3 mi, 227° SW
Dees ranch (Viewpoint) — 12.6 mi, 079° E
Fig Tree (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 247° SW
UC Davis Design Museum (Gallery) — 17.3 mi, 042° NE
Aerena (Gallery) — 17.6 mi, 256° W
John Natsoulas Gallery (Gallery) — 17.7 mi, 044° NE
Regal Holiday 6 (Cinema) — 17.7 mi, 044° NE
Napa County Historical Society (Museum) — 17.8 mi, 256° W
Lucky Penny Community Arts Center (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 262° W
Davis Musical Theater Company (Theatre) — 19.0 mi, 046° NE
Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 20.4 mi, 310° NW · 6,450 acres
Rio Vista Museum (Museum) — 20.6 mi, 133° SE
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.7 mi, 226° SW · 43k acres
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.9 mi, 089° E · 7,119 acres

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