Part of our California guide.
Fairfield, California, offers romantic vineyard escapes, prime photography spots, and historic landmarks. Below are three guides from our coverage, each with specific locations and details for your visit.
Related travel guides: Paramount Travel Guide, Merced Travel Guide, and Porterville Travel Guide.
5 Romantic Getaways In Fairfield, California
Fairfield sits between San Francisco and Sacramento, with easy access to wine country. Start at the Jelly Belly Candy Company for a free self-guided tour (daily 9am–4pm) and tasting. Next, head to Wooden Valley Winery (open Thursday–Sunday, tastings from $15) for hillside views. Rockville Hills Regional Park offers 633 acres of hiking trails with panoramic vistas. End the day at Puccini's Italian Bistro in downtown (entrees $18–$35) or The Loft at 620 for craft cocktails. For overnight stays, book a room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites or a private cabin at Lake Solano County Park (camping $30–$45 per night).
9 Best Spots For Photography In Fairfield, California
Fairfield’s landscapes range from rolling hills to waterfronts. Capture sunrise at Lagoon Valley Park (open 6am–sunset, free entry), where the lake reflects the hills. Jelly Belly Factory offers colorful candy displays and a giant jelly bean sculpture. For vineyard shots, Ledgewood Creek Winery (tastings $12–$20) has rows of vines against the Vaca Mountains. Rockville Hills Regional Park provides wildflower fields in spring and golden grass in summer. Urban photographers will like the Fairfield Downtown Historic District with its 1900s brick buildings and murals. Lake Solano County Park (day-use $5 per vehicle) has a pier and birdlife. Suisun Wildlife Center (free, donations welcome) offers close-ups of rescued raptors. Green Valley Falls (seasonal, after rains) is a short hike to a 15-foot waterfall. Finally, Allan Witt Park has a pond and rose garden for macro shots.
6 Iconic Landmarks To See In Fairfield, California
Fairfield’s landmarks blend history and modern culture. Jelly Belly Candy Company (1 Jelly Belly Lane) has been producing the iconic jelly beans since 1976; tours run daily. Rockville Stone Chapel (built 1856) on Rockville Road is a preserved Gothic Revival church, open for self-guided visits. Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center (461 Burgan Blvd) displays over 30 aircraft, including a C-5 Galaxy and a B-52 Stratofortress; admission is free, open Tuesday–Saturday 9am–4pm. Fairfield City Hall (1000 Webster Street) features a mid-century modern design and a public plaza with a bronze sculpture. Suisun City Marina (just south of Fairfield) offers waterfront views of the Suisun Slough and the historic Suisun City Clock Tower. Lake Solano County Park (8685 Pleasants Valley Road) includes a dam built in 1952 and a pedestrian bridge over Putah Creek. For more hidden gems, explore the gems secrets hidden in California in our related guides, including secret trails in California and travel inspiration in California.
