A national historic landmark and one of Vallejo’s claims to fame, the Mare Island Naval Shipyard is a great place to visit for people who are interested in naval history or simply want to see one of the most popular attractions in the city.

This naval base has the distinction of being the first naval base on the West Coast and was established in 1854. Guests to the shipyard can learn amazing tidbits about the naval history on Mare Island.

For example, did you know that the Mare Island Naval Shipyard holds the record for building the USS Ward destroyer war ship in just 17.5 days? Some other things to see at the shipyard include the Alden Park and several historic buildings.

Mare Island, Vallejo, California 94592

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San Francisco Bay Ferry Vallejo Empress Theatre Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Mare Island Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum Mare Island Naval Shipyard McCune Rare Book and Art Collection Carquinez Bridge Savage and Cooke Buttercup Landing Craft Support Museum Napoli Pizzeria and Italian Food Mare Island Brewing Company Michael Warring Vino Godfather Winery

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