Vallejo California Map

About Vallejo, California

Vallejo is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. With a population of 172,800, Vallejo is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1581.2 people per km². Vallejo is located at 38.1041°N, 122.2566°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94592.

Vallejo rests where the Carquinez Strait, a dramatic fissure in the coastal hills, meets the expansive San Pablo Bay, its geography a testament to the restless sculpting of water and earth. It lies 6.3 miles north-north-east of Hercules, CA (from Hercules, CA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of Martinez. This city, born of a vision for a Pacific metropolis, was once a bustling hub for maritime trade and industry, its fortunes intricately tied to the ebb and flow of the bay's waters, a legacy still felt in the salty tang that often graces the air. The land here, gently sloping towards the water, remembers a time when steamboats plied its shores and the promise of westward expansion filled its nascent streets, a vibrant history now etched into the very character of Vallejo's enduring spirit. Its economy, once anchored by naval activities and manufacturing, now navigates a more diverse course, seeking new avenues of growth while honoring its industrious past. The cultural pulse of Vallejo beats with a distinct rhythm, a blend of its working-class roots and the creative energies of its residents, a spirit often illuminated by the golden light that spills across the bay at dusk. Though it boasts no single iconic monument, the very landscape offers its own grandeur, from the sweeping vistas of the strait to the quiet harbors where boats bob gently. For those seeking higher learning, nearby institutions offer pathways to knowledge, while the city's energetic embrace of music and the arts fosters a lively community atmosphere. The roar of a crowd at a local sporting event or the shared anticipation of a community festival underscores the deep connection its people feel to Vallejo, a sentiment embodied by its many hardworking residents who contribute to its ever-evolving story.

About This Vallejo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vallejo, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.104086, -122.256637. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vallejo and Solano County.

Detailed location data for Vallejo includes the ZIP code (94590), telephone area code (510), county seat of Solano County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Vallejo City Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vallejo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.