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Mare Island Naval Shipyard

Vallejo, CA
707-557-1538
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Ranked #6 of 11 attractions in Vallejo
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This former military facility is now oen to the public.
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Vallejo, California
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Historic Naval Site Repurposed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Fantastic history naval base that has been re-purposed into a beautiful residential community. The views from the island of San Pablo Bay are amazing. Must see.

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stony brook, new york
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A great day with George on Mare Island”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2008
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We had a wonderful 4 hour tour with volunteer George. Ask for George--he is the greatest. He is full of knowledge and very enthusiastic. He is very exacting with his facts about the history of Mare Island. The volunteers we met in the museum are lovely. You will see the museum, the commandant's house, and the magnificent St. Peter's Chapel... More

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Salinas, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
140 helpful votes 140 helpful votes
“History relived”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2006
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What a great way 2 spend a couple hours of time. Loved the tour and the people that gave the tour. Had a great time with wife and 7 tear old son. See it before they destroy the island with new homes.

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Vallejo, CA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“history tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2003
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Excellent Mare Island tour. Tour guide talks about history from 1854 - 1996. There are 19th & 20th century houses and industrial buildings, and wartime artifacts. There is a beautiful chapel with Tiffany windows where weddings are still held. A mansion has a beautiful botanical garden for weddings. See the first Naval base on the west coast and the oldest... More

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