5+ Things to do in Fairfield, California: A Unique Stop in Central California

Fairfield, located in the North Bay area in California, is a fun stop on a Sacramento to San Francisco road trip. It is close to the Napa region and there are a ton of things to do in Fairfield. Although this area has tons of amazing wines and wineries there is so much more to the area than wine! Fairfield has some unique sites to visit no matter what time of year.

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Where to Stay in Fairfield

TripAdvisor is a great place to start your hotel search. Search for the best Fairfield hotels here!

Fairfield makes for a great place to stay if you want to take your time traveling between Sacramento and San Francisco or if you want a cheaper place to stay when wine tasting in Napa. The following are some great hotel options.

• Hilton Garden Inn Fairfield
• Homewood Suites Fairfield-Napa Valley
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fairfield Napa Valley Area
• Staybridge Suites Fairfield Napa Valley Area

You can always try searching Priceline Express Deals for a better price or try to price match a hotel.

How to get to Fairfield and Transportation

Fairfield is located between San Francisco and Sacramento. Visitors can fly into both area airports, but it is slightly closer to Sacramento. From there you will need to rent a car to get around and be able to explore the area. A car will also give you the flexibility to explore the area.

Things to Do in Fairfield

Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Cost: $5

A tour of the Anheuser-Busch facility only costs $5. You get 3 samples prior to the tour beginning. During this time, there is a short film to watch. The tour lasts about an hour and takes you throughout the entire facility.

Visitors will see where the beer is made, and learn about how it is made, as well as the canning and packaging lines. After the tour, you get another full beer of your choice at the bar. They also give you a coupon for another beer. It was well worth the $5!

Note that as of right now they have suspended operations here, but it may still open in the future!

Jelly Belly Factory

Cost: Free

One of the best things to do in Fairfield is to visit the Jelly Belly factory! Self-guided tours of the Jelly Belly Factory are free! Prior to the tour, you are given a paper Jelly Belly hat to wear. The path then takes visitors above the factory floor where you get to see the making and packaging processes.

At the conclusion of the tour, you are given a packet of Jelly Bellys to take home with you. In the gift shop, you also have the opportunity to sample any Jelly Belly flavors you would want. The facility also contains a restaurant. Visitors can also go on a more in-depth tour that takes visitors onto the floor for a fee.

Outlet Shopping

Cost: Varies

Vacaville and Napa are located near Fairfield and both have outlet stores. I found some amazing deals at the Vacaville outlets. If you love shopping, make sure to spend a few hours browsing through these stores. It is the perfect place to do some back-to-school shopping.

Wine Tasting

Cost: Varies by Winery

Wine tasting is another one of the best things to do in Fairfield as it is only about 20 minutes away from Napa. There are so many wineries, both in Napa and the surrounding area. There are many just a few minutes away from Fairfield as well! Visitors could spend weeks and not get to them all. If interested in visiting multiple wineries, it may be worth it to take a wine tour or take a ride on the wine train.

Beringer is my favorite Napa winery. It is a spectacular place with superb wines. A tasting will cost $25 for 4 wines. I opted to buy a Priority Wine Pass, so I got a two-for-one tasting! Other popular wineries to visit are Robert Mondavi, Kendall-Jackson, and Heitz Cellar.

Western Railway Museum

Cost: $13

The Western Railway Museum is another fun thing to do in Fairfield, especially with kids. It showcases a collection of electric railway cars and you can even take a ride in one! The exhibits also go over the history of trains and transportation in the area.

Other things to do also include golfing, the Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center, and Rockville Hills Regional Park. Fairfield is a fun and quick stop near Sacramento and Napa Valley. It provides some fun and unique things to do and you will not be sorry if you spend one day in Fairfield!

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