Amusements
Theaters (movie and performing) Benicia• Majestic Theatre, 710 First St.: 747-6684 Benicia on stage • Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, 140 West J St.: 747-1965. Group produces comedies, drama,musicals and offers dinner-theater productions in the community's historic I.D.E.S. Hall: 746-1269. Fairfield
• Edwards Theatres Fairfield Stadium 16, Gateway Boulevard at the Westfield Mall, Fairfield: 432-2121 Fairfield on stage
• Fairfield Civic Theatre offers adult productions, children's workshops, musicals and plays performed at the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts. Amateurs are welcome to try out: 864-8556. • Harbor Youth Productions, working in cooperation with Solano College Theatre, is a youth theater training program that helps young performers learn by producing and acting in plays. Participants perform at Solano Community College and at Harbor Theatre on the Suisun City waterfront. Coordinator is Pam Spering: 429-1900. • North Bay Opera Company, 3540 Nantucket Drive, Fairfield, is under the direction of general director Philip Kuttner. This company has been critically acclaimed for its operatic and musical theater performances: (415) 565-6489. • Solano Choral Society is based at Solano Community College. This group of amateurs performs several times a year under the direction of Helen Intintoli: 864-7000, Ext. 472. • Solano College Theatre produces plays at the Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, and at Harbor Theatre in Suisun City. The college theater also is a performing arts center for neighboring communities: 864-7199 or 864-7001. • Solano Community Symphony performs throughout the year in Fairfield and Vacaville under the direction of conductor Semyon Lohss. Its season begins in October: 429-9223 or 448-6500. • Pepper Belly's Comedy & Variety Theater, 849 Texas St.: 422-7469 • Solano Repertory Company performs at the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts, Missouri Street Theatre and Harbor Theatre. It is a semi-professional theater company dedicated to the production of classic, experimental and modern American theater. Call Barbara Norris: 429-0814. Napa
• Napa Cinedome 8, 825 Pearl St.: 257-7700. • Uptown, 1350 3rd St.: 224-6633. Napa on stage
• The Arts Council of Napa Valley, 68 Coombs St., Suite D4: 257-2117. • Dreamweavers Theatre, 1637 Imola AvenueWest: 255-LIVE, or visit www.dreamweaverstheater.org. Comedies, dramas, musicals, and one-acts. Annual season consists of five main stage shows. • Young Actors Theatre, 1744 Sycamore St: 226-3662 St. Helena
• Camino Cinema, 1340 Main St.: 963-9779. Suisun City On Stage
• Harbor Theatre, 720 Main St.: 864-7100 • The Dance Network, 921 Texas St.: offers clasical ballet, modern jazz, hip-hop, ballroom, Latin, swing and wedding choreography. 434-1990 • Dance Direction, 306 Spring St., Suisun City, offers dance instruction, as well as being home base for the Lisa Clark Dancers, a nationally recognized performance troupe: 425-7777. Vallejo
• Century Theaters, 109 Plaza Dr.: 648-3456. • Empress Theater, 330 Virginia St., www.empresstheatre.org. Vallejo On Stage
• Vallejo Music Theatre, P.O. Box 186, Vallejo 94590. This troupe's work usually includes at least one spring cabaret and a summer Broadway musical, as well as theater workshops at the Fetterly Playhouse for the Arts, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 10, Vallejo: 552-2787. • Vallejo Symphony, Solano County's oldest symphony orchestra, presents four regular concerts a year and a special Fourth of July pops concert at Marina Green in Vallejo. Concerts are held in Hogan Auditorium or Rizza Auditorium at the California Maritime Academy, both in Vallejo.: 556-5227, 426-0929 or (415) 924-8639. Vacaville
• Brenden Theatres Vacaville 16, Davis Street just off Interstate 80, Vacaville: 469-0180 Vacaville on stage
• Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, part of the Vacaville Cultural Center, 1010 Ulatis Drive, hosts a variety of musical, theatrical, dance and educational programs throughout the year: 449-6217. • Alive Music Orchestra is an 18-piece ensemble with vocalists, based in Vacaville, that performs a variety of musical styles during roughly 15 concerts annually: 448-7001 or 447-6262. • Live Music Center Music Conservatory offers musical instruction for all instruments, 874 Alamo Drive in Alamo Plaza, Vacaville: 448-1511. • Leisure Town Entertainers in Vacaville are Leisure Town residents and guest artists who present an annual variety show. Call Mary McIntyre: 448-8020. • Vaca City Stage Orchestra, a Vacaville-based musical organization with 18 instrumentalists and a vocal ensemble, performs two to three concerts a year: 448-7001 or 447-6262. • Vaca Valley Suzuki Strings is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the performance of violin, viola and cello using the Suzuki Books, Volumes 1-10, fiddle and folk music. Sponsored by the Vaca Valley Suzuki Parents Association, the organization provides musical opportunities in the local community for students 3 years old through adult: 446-2368. • Vaca Valley Chamber Music involves ensembles for all ages. Musicians rehearse Mondays or Thursdays. The season runs September through May, with summer sessions in June and July. The nonprofit organization is sponsored by the Vaca Valley Suzuki Parents Association. The coach is Joyce LaMonte: 446-2368. • The West Valley Chorale, formerly the Big Vee Showboat Chorus of Vacaville and the High Rollers of Davis, performs barbershop harmony. This group is open to men and boys. Rehearsals every Monday evening at 7:00PM at the Dixon Community Church located on 'A' Street in Dixon. Its annual show is traditionally in February: Steve at (707)452-0323 or Bob at (530)753-7336. • Vacaville Ballet Company, a nonprofit dance company co-founded by Cheri Glankler, at 810-D Davis St., Vacaville. The company performs classical, contemporary and original ballet programs at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, working with students from the Vacaville Ballet Academy: 685-1044. Winters • Winters Community Theatre, 201 Railroad Ave.: (530) 795-4014 Comedy Clubs Fairfield
• Pepper Belly's Variety and Comedy Club, 849 Texas St., is Fairfield's comedy and classic film venue, located in the historic Fairfield Cinema structure in old downtown Fairfield: 422-7469. www.pepperbelly's.com Area Comedy Clubs
• The Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Suite 225, Sacramento, presents live stand-up comedy throughout the week: (916) 925-5500; www.punchlinecomedyclub.com. • Laughs Unlimited Comedy Bar & Grill, 1207 Front St., Old Sacramento, is another popular live comedy venue: (916) 446-5905. • The historic Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland, presents a variety of drama, comedy, musical theater and concert productions throughout the year: (530) 666-9617. • The Punch Line, 444 Battery St., San Francisco, hosts popular stand-up comedy acts throughout the week: (415) 397-7573. • Tommy T's Comedy and Steakhouse, 5104 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton: (925) 227-1800 www.tommyts.com • Comedy instruction, San Francisco Comedy College: 1-877-SF LAUGH Night Clubs Benicia
• Choices, 321 1st St.: 746-8466 • Pastime Club, 726 1st St.: 745-9938 • Bottom of the Fifth, 498 Military East # A: 745-9949 • O'Leary's Pub, 131 1st Street Suite B: 745-1888 Calistoga
• Susie's Bar, 1365 Lincoln Ave: 942-6710 Fairfield
• Duffy's Lounge, 150 Acacia St.: 425-7141 • Bandwagon Lounge, 586 Parker Road: 437-3800 • Blue Frog Grog & Grill Restaurant & Brewery, 1740 Travis Boulevard: 429-2337 • Cloud 9 Cocktail Lounge, 4519 Walters Road: 425-9365 • Ding's Cocktail Lounge, 1712 Texas St.: 425-2529 • Harry's Sportman's Lounge, 833 Texas St.: 422-2940 • Legends & Heroes Sports Bar & Grill, 3990 Paradise Valley Road: 421-2234 • Lime Light, 558 Parker Road: 437-5551 • Park Way Lounge, 592 Parker Road: 437-5854 • Suite Twenty One Cocktails, 1721 North Texas St.: 425-8352 • Club Mexico Lindo, 1626 N. Texas St.: 422-3047 Rio Vista
• Rio Vista & Isleton Club, 295 South 7th St.: 374-2317 Suisun City
• A & J'S Pub & Grill, 605 Main St.: 429-8266 Vacaville
• Cheers, 321 Merchant St.: 451-4049 • City Sports Bar and Grill, 155 Browns Valley Parkway: 455-7827 • Hideaway Saloon, 1450 East Monte Vista Ave.: 448-1900 • Huey's Pub, 519 Main St.: 451-9015 • Club Tropical, 1072 East Monte Vista Ave.: 453-0857 • Judy's Wild Wrangler Saloon, 4823 Midway Road: 447-5541 • Karin's Cocktail Inc., 969 Alamo Drive: 455-7335 • Lisa's Cocktail Lounge & Grill, 88 Peabody Road: 449-8876 • Outback Steakhouse, 521 Davis St.: 452-9200 • Elmira Cabin, 6081 California Pacific Railroad, Elmira: 447-3230 Napa
• Characters Sports Bar & Grill, 3425 Solano Ave.: 254-3300 • Corners Saloon, 6003 Monticello Road: 251-9784 • Fagiani's Cocktail Lounge & Liquor Store, 823 Main St.: 226-7821 • Henry's Cocktail Lounge, 823 Main St.: 252-9815 • LA Boucane, 1778 2nd St.: 253-1177 • Lamplighter Lounge, 3600 Bel Aire Plaza: 258-0330 • Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Napa Valley, 3425 Solano Ave.:253-7433 or (800) 228-9290 • Napa Bowl, 494 Soscol Ave.: 224-8331 • O'Sullivan's Oasis, 359 1st St.: 224-7427 Yountville
• Pancha's of Yountville, 6764 Washington St.: 944-2125 • Washington Square - Napa Valley Grille: 944-8686 St. Helena
• 1351 Lounge, 1351 Main St.: 963-1969 Museums Benicia
• Benicia Historical Museum: 2060 Camel Road, 745-5435, Web site: www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org. The Benicia Historical Museum, dedicated to the preservation of Benicia's history and culture, is housed in a former camel barn. This relates to a failed attempt by the U. S. Army to use camels as pack animals before the Civil War. The museum contains a gift shop carrying books on Benicia and arsenal history, children's books, Camel Race shirts, and other items. On the lower level is the Charles P. Stone Hall, rented for weddings, concerts, business meetings and other occasions. • Benicia Fire Museum: 900 East 2nd St., 745-1688. Offers tours by appointment. The Benicia Fire Museum is a volunteer-run facility that offer tours for visitors by appointment. Open the first three Sundays of the month from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Established in 1847, this is California's oldest fire department featuring some of the state's rarest fire fighting equipment, including a hand-pumper from 1820 and a four-wheel-drive fire engine circa 1949. Other exhibits include historical photographs, and memorabilia. Travis Air Force Base
• Travis Air Museum, also known as the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum: 400 Brennan Circle (BLDG 80), 424-1462 (call before you go). Web site: http://public.travis.amc.af. mil/public/index.asp.The museum features displays and exhibits that trace the history of flight. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday; closed Sundays and federal holidays. Due to security restrictions, nonmilitary visitors must obtain a pass at the Main Gate Visitors' Center. To get a pass, you must have someone with a military/government ID to provide escort services. Curator: Gary Leiser: 424-5598. Suisun
• Western Railway Museum: Rio Vista Junction, 5848 State Highway 12 in Suisun. 374-2978 Web site: www.wrm.org/. Located 12 miles east on Highway 12, the railway museum is a project of the Bay Area Electric Railroad Association, a non-profit, tax-exempt, educational institution. Its collection includes vintage streetcars, key system trains, a Blackpool English Open Train, a New York "L" Train and miscellaneous equipment. Streetcar rides are offered, weather permitting. Open year around Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Wednesdays through Sundays. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults, $8; seniors over 65, $7; and children 2-14, $5. Vacaville
• Vacaville Museum: 213 Buck Ave. 447-4513 http://www.vacavillemuseum.org/. The mission of the Vacaville Museum is to preserve the culture and history for all of Solano County. Through exhibits, publications and educational programs, the museum continuously promotes the value of community heritage. Since 1984, the Vacaville Museum has produced more than 30 exhibits, as well as numerous publications important to the history and sense of place that is Solano County. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission: adults, $3; students and seniors: $2; school tours, $1 per student, and members of the museum: free. Docent-led tours for school groups and other large groups are available Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 am until noon. Call the museum office two weeks in advance of the planned date to make reservations. Smaller groups may plan afternoon tours by arranging with the museum office. Call 447-4513 for reservations. Vallejo
• Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum: 734 Marin St., 643-0077, www.vallejomuseum.org. This museum chronicles the history of Vallejo and the former Mare Island Naval Base. Mare Island was the nation's first naval base in the western U.S. Workers built more than 500 ships between 1859 and 1970. The building is the Old Vallejo City Hall, built in 1927, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. A popular attraction at the museum is the working periscope. The museum houses five galleries: Hall of History, South Gallery, Staircase of Seapower, Heritage Chamber, and Saginaw Gallery. The Staircase of Seapower includes a 1/4 scale model of the bow of Saginaw, the first ship built at Mare Island in 1859. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed - Monday and Sunday. Admission: adults $2; seniors and students $1; children 12 and under, free. Members are free. Wineries American Canyon
• Cartlidge & Brown Winery, 205 Jim Oswald Way, Suite B: 1-800-799-8055 • Hess Collection Winery, 1166 Commerce Blvd: 647-1166 • Greenfield Winery, 205 Jim Oswald Way, Suite B: 552-0362 ext. 231 or 1-800-799-8055 Benicia
• Benicia Cellars, 4740 E Second St.: 747-1125 Calistoga
• Alta Vineyard Cellar, P.O. Box 980: 942-6708 • Araujo Estate Wines/Eisele Vineyard, 2155 Picket Road: 942-6061 • Arroyo Winery, 2361 Greenwood Ave.: 942-6995 • Azalea Springs, 4301 Azalea Springs Way: 942-4811 • Barlow Vineyards, 4411 Silverado Trail: 942-8742 • Chateau Montelena Winery, 1429 Tubbs Lane: 942-5105 • Clos Pegase, 1060 Dunaweal Lane: 942-4981 • Cuvaison Winery, 4550 Silverado Trail: 942-6266 • Diamond Creek Vineyards, 1500 Diamond Mountain Road: 942-6926. • Dutch Henry Winery, 4310 Silverado Trail: 942-5771 • Fontana di Vita Vineyards, 1380 Tucker Road: 942-2254 • Graeser Winery, 255 Petrified Forest Road: 942-4437 • Hans Fahden Winery, 4855 Petrified Forest Road: 942-6760 • Helena View Johnston Vineyards, 3500 Hwy. 128: 942-4956 • Larkmead Vineyards/Solari Estate, 1145 Larkmead Lane: 942-6605 • Madrigal Vineyards, 3718 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 942-6577 • Paoletti, 4801 Silverado Trail: 942-0689 • Reverie on Diamond Mountain, 1520 Diamond Mtn. Rd.:1-800-REVERIE or 942-6800. • Robert Pecota Winery, 3299 Bennett Lane: 942-6625 • Schramsberg Vineyards, 1400 Schramsberg Road: 942-2414. • Silver Rose Winery, 400 Silverado Trail: 942-1440 • Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Lane: 942-3359, 800-977-3242 • Stonegate Winery, 1183 Dunaweal Lane: 1-800-946-6500 or 942-6500 • Storybook Mountain Vineyards, 3835 Hwy 128: 942-5310 • Summers Winery, 1171 Tubbs Lane: 942-5508 • Vigil Vineyard and Winery, 3340 Hwy.128: 942-2900 • Von Strasser Winery, 510 Diamond Mtn. Road: 942-0930 • Wermuth Winery, 3942 Silverado Trail: 942-5924 • Zahtila Vineyards, 2250 Lake County Hwy.: 942-9251 Napa
• Acacia Winery, 2750 Las Amigas Road: 226-9991 • Adastra Wines, 2545 Las Amigas Road: 255-4818 or 1-800-324-5585. • Aloise Francisco Vineyards, 1054 Bayview Ave.: 252-4005 • Altamura Winery and Vineyards, 1700 Wooden Valley Road: 253-2000. • Amethyst, 1339 Pearl St., Ste. 101: 265-6733 • Ancien Wines, 4047 East Third Ave.: 255-3908. • Andretti Winery, 4162 Big Ranch Road: (888) 460-8463 or 255-3524 • Ariel Vineyards, 1312 Napa Town Center: (800) 456-9472 or 258-8048 • Artesa, 1345 Henry Road: 224-1668 • Astrale e Terra, 5017 Silverado Trail: 253-7643 • Atlas Peak Vineyards, 3700 Soda Canyon Road: 252-7971 • Bayview Cellars, 1150 Bayview Ave.: 255-8544 • Behrens and Hitchcock Winery, 2411 N. 3rd Ave.: 942-4433 • Big Horn, 1085 Atlas Peak Road: 224-6565 • Bouchaine Vineyards, 1075 Buchli Station Road: 252-9065 • Broman Cellars: 1-800-514-4401 • Caporale Winery, 910 Enterprise Way #A: 253-9230 • Carneros Creek Winery, 1285 Dealy Lane: 253-9463 • Ceja Estate Winery, 1012 Los Amigas Road: 255-3954 • Chateau Potelle, 3875 Mt. Veeder Road: 255-9440 • Chiles Lake Winery, 1048 Oakmont Court: 251-1692 • Chimney Rock Winery, 5350 Silverado Trail: 1-800-257-2641. • Clos du Val, 5330 Silverado Trail: 1-800-993-WINE or 259-2200 • Costello Vineyards, 1200 Orchard Ave.: 252-8483 • Crichton Hall, 1150 Darms Lane: 224-4200 • Darioush Winery, 4240 Silverado Trail: 257-2345 • Destino Wines, 1325 Imola Ave West: 1-800-862-1737 • Domaine Carneros by Tatinger, 1240 Duhig Road: 257-0101 • Domaine Filipe, 5400 Old Sonoma Road: 255-5585 • Downing Family Vineyards, 3212 Jefferson St.: 399-9463 • Elan Vineyards, 4500 Atlas Peak Road: 252-3339 • Elke Vineyards, 2224 Third Ave.: 258-1822. • Elkhorn Peak Cellars, 200 Polson Road: 255-0504 or (888) 829-5082 • Elyse Wine Cellars, 2100 Hoffman Lane: 944-2900 • Etude Wines: 257-5300 • Farella-Park Vineyards: 254-9489 • Gelvani Winery: 1-800-858-9463 • Godspeed Vineyards, 3655 Mt. Veeder Road: 254-7766 • Gregory Graham Wines: 224-3227 • Gustavo Thrace Winery, 800 Vallejo St.: 257-6796 • Hagafen Cellars, 4160 Silverado Trail: 252-0781 • Hakusan Sake Gardens, 1 Executive Way: 258-6160 • Hanson-Hsieh Vineyard, 1019 Dry Creek Road: 257-2632 • Hartwell Vineyards, 5795 Silverado Trail: 255-4269 • Hendry Winery, 3104 Redwood Road • Hess Collection, 4411 Redwood Road: 255-1144 • Hill and Thomas Wines, 1775 Lincoln Ave.: 224-6565 • Jaeger Vineyards, 4324 Big Ranch Road: 255-4456 • Jarvis Winery, 2970 Monticello Road: 255-5280 • Karl Lawrence Cellars, 4541 Monticello Road: 255-2843 • Kate's Vineyard, 5211 Big Ranch Road: 255-2644 • Kirkland Ranch Winery, Hwy. 12, P.O. Box 5387: 254-9100 • Koves-Newlan Vineyard and Winery, 5225 Solano Ave: 257-2399 • Laird Family Estates, 5055 Solano Ave.: 257-0360 • Liparita Cellars, 1 Kirkland Ranch Road: 963-2775 • Madonna Estate, 5400 Old Sonoma Blvd.: 255-8864 • Mayacamas Vineyards, 1155 Lokoya Road: 224-4030 • McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards, 2530 Las Amigas Road: 252-0186 • Monticello Vineyards, 4242 Big Ranch Road: 253-2802 • Moss Creek Winery, 6015 Steele Canyon Road: 252-1295 • Mount Veeder Winery, 1999 Mt. Veeder Road: 224-4039 • Oakville Ranch Winery, 7781 Silverado Trail: (415) 284-1620 • Pahlmeyer: 255-2321 • Phoenix Vineyards, 3175 Dry Creek Road: 255-1971 • Pine Ridge Winery, 5901 Silverado Trail: 252-9777 • Quintessa: 963-7111 • Quixote Winery, 6126 Silverado Trail: 944-2659 • Regusci Winery, 5584 Silverado Trail: 254-0403 • Ristow Estate, 5040 Silverado Trail: 415-931-5405 • Robert Biale Vineyards, 2040 Brown St.: 257-7555 • Robert Craig Winery, 830 School St. #4: 252-2250 • Rocking Horse Winery, 1001 Franklin St.: 226-5555 • Ross Winery: 258-1024 • Schrader Cellars, 2921 Silverado Trail: 942-1212 • Selene Wines: 258-8119 • Sequoia Grove Vineyards, 8338 St. Helena Hwy.: 944-2495 • Shafer Vineyards, 6154 Silverado Trail: 944-2877 • Signorello Vineyards, 4500 Silverado Trail: 255-5990 • Silverado Hill Cellars, 3105 Silverado Trail: 253-9306 • Silverado Vineyards, 6121 Silverado Trail: 1-800-997-1770 or 257-1770 • Sky Vineyards, 1500 Lokoya Road: 935-1391 • Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, 5766 Silverado Trail: 944-2020 • Stag's Leap Winery, 6150 Silverado Trail: 1-800-640-LEAP or 944-1303 • Star Hill Winery, 1075 Shadybrook Lane: 255-1957 • Steltzner Vineyards, 5998 Silverado Trail: 252-7272 • Stoneheath Winery, 736 California Blvd.: 257-0701 • Trefethen Vineyards, 1160 Oak Knoll Ave., P.O. Box 2460: 255-7700 • Truchard Vineyards, 3234 Old Sonoma Road: 253-7153 • Tulocay Winery, 1426 Coombsville Road: 255-4064 • Van der Heyden Vineyards and Winery, 4057 Silverado Trail: 257-0130 • Vine Cliff Winery, 7400 Silverado Trail: 944-1364 • Whitford Cellars, 4047 E. 3rd Ave.: 257-0727 • William Hill Winery, 1761 Atlas Peak Road: 224-4477 • Winter Creek Winery: 252-8677 • ZD Wines, 8383 Silverado Trail: 1-800-487-7757 or 963-5188 St. Helena
• Amici Cellars: 967-9560 • Amizetta Vineyards, 1099 Greenfield Road: 963-1460 • Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, 680 Rossi Road: 963-8600 • Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards: 968-9770. • Anomaly Vineyards, P.O. Box 741: 967-8448 • Arger-Martucci Vineyards, 1455 Inglewood Ave.: 963-4334 • Artisan Wines, 1216 Church Street, Ste. C.: 968-WINE • August Briggs Wines: 967-1143 • Barnett Vineyards, 4070 Spring Mountain Rd: 963-0109 • Baron Phillippe de Rothschild Ca. Inc.: 963-1192 • Beaucanon, 1695 S. St. Helena Hwy.: 967-3520 • Belo Wine Company, P.O. Box 175: 967-9661 • Benessere Vineyards, 1010 Big Tree Road: 963-5853 • Beringer Vineyards, 2000 Main St.: 963-4812 • Bettinelli Vineyards, 1335 Main St. #102: 967-4141 • Blockheadia, Lorenza-Lake Winery: 963-8593 • Brown Estate Vineyards, 3233 Sage Canyon Road: 963-2435 • Buehler Vineyards, 820 Greenfield Road: 963-2155 • Burgess Cellars, 1108 Deer Park Road: 963-4766 • Cafaro Cellars, 1591 Dean York Lane: 963-7181 • Cain Vineyard and Winery, 3800 Langtry Road: 963-1616 • Calafia Cellars, 629 Fulton Lane: 963-0114 • Casa Nuestra Winery and Vineyards, 3451 Silverado Trail: 963-5783 • Catacula Lake Winery, 4105 Chiles-Pope Valley Road: 965-1104 • Chameleon Cellars, 1330 Sylvaner Ave: 256-0144 • Chappellet Vineyard, 1581 Sage Canyon Road:963-7136 • Charles Krug Winery, 2800 Main St.: 963-2761 • Charter Oak Winery, 831 Charter Oak Ave: 963-2298. • Chase Cellars, 2252 Sulphur Spring Ave: 963-1284 • Chateau Boswell, 3468 Silverado Trail: 963-5472 • Chiles Valley Vineyard, 2676 Lower Chiles Valley Road: 963-7294 • Clark-Claudon, P.O. Box 15: 965-9393 • Conn Creek Winery, 8711 Silverado Trail: 963-5133 • Corison Wines, 987 St. Helena Hwy. 963-0826 • David Arthur Vineyards, 1521 Sage Canyon Road:963-5190 • Domaine Charbay Winery, 4001 Spring Mountain Road: 963-9327 • Duckhorn Vineyards, 1000 Lodi Lane: 963-7108. • Edgewood Estate Winery, 401 St. Helena Hwy. South: 755-2374 • Ehlers Grove/Cartlidge and Brown , 1142 Main St.:967-1042 • El Molino Winery, P.O. Box 306: 963-3632. • Fair Oaks Ranch, P.O. Box 109: 942-0406 • Flora Springs Winery: 963-5711 • Folie à Deux, 3070 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-1160 • Forman Vineyards, P.O. Box 343: 963-0234 • Franciscan Oakville Estate, 1178 Galleron Road: 963-7111 • Frank Family Vineyards, 1091 Larkmead Lane: 942-0859 • Freemark Abbey Winery, 3022 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-9694 • Frias Family Vineyard, 3125 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 415-566-2419 • Girard Winery: 944-8577 • Grace Family Vineyards, 1210 Rockland Drive: 963-0808 • Grandview Cellars, 1328 Main St.: 967-9480 • Green and Red Vineyard, 3208 Chiles Pope Valley Road: 965-2346 • Guilliams Vineyards, 3851 Spring Mountain Road: 963-9059 • Harrison Vineyards, 1527 SageCanyon Road: 963-8271 • Heitz Wine Cellars, 500 Taplin Road: 963-3542 • Howell Mountain Vineyards, 1515 Spring St.: 967-9676 • Joseph Phelps Vineyards, 200 Taplin Road: 963-2745 • Judd's Hill, P.O. Box 415: 963-9093 • Juslyn Vineyards, 2900 Spring Mountain Road: 967-8020 • Kelham Vineyards and Winery, 360 Zinfandel Lane: 963-2000 • Kornell Cellars, 1091 Larkemead Lane: 942-0859 • Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards, 2470 Sage Canyon Road: 963.9750 • Lang and Reed Wine Co., P.O. Box 662: 963-3758 • Leducq Vineyards, 3222 Ehlers Lane: 963-5972 • Lewelling Vineyards, 1951 Olive Ave.: 963-1685 • Liparita Cellars, 410 La Fata St. #200: 963-2775 • Littorai Wines, P.O. Box 180: 963-4762 • Livingston-Moffet Wines, 1895 Cabernet Lane: 963-2120 • Long Meadow Ranch Winery, 1775 Whitehall Lane: 963-4555 • Lorenza-Lake Winery, 1764 Scott St.: 944-1780 • Louis Corthay Winery, 996 Galleron Road: 963-2384 • Louis M. Martini Winery, 2545 S. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-2736 • Mario Perelli-Minetti Winery, 1443 Silverado Trail: 963-8762 • Markham Vineyards, 2812 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-5292 • Marston Family, 3600 White Sulpher Springs Road: 415-472-3900 • Merryvale Napa Valley, 1000 Main St.: 326-6069 • Milat Vineyards, 1091 S. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-0758 • Newton Vineyard, 2555 Madrona Ave: 963-9000 • Nichelini Winery, 2950 Sage Canyon Road: 963-0717 • Oliver Caldwell Cellars, 3480 S. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-2037 • Paloma Vineyard, 4013 Spring Mountain Road: 963-7504 • Paraduxx, 1000 Lodi Lane: 967-7108 • Parry Cellars, 3424 Silverado Trail North: 967-8160 • Philip Togni Vineyard, 3780 Spring Mountain Road: 963-3731 • Prager Winery, 1281 Lewelling Lane: 963-7678 • Pride Mountain Vineyards, 4026 Spring Mountain Road: 963-4949 • Raymond Vineyard and Cellar, 849 Zinfandel Lane: 963-3141 • Ritchie Creek Vineyard, 4024 Spring Mountain Road: 963-4661 • Robert Keenan Winery, 3660 Spring Mountain Road: 963-9177 • Rombauer Vineyards, 3522 Silverado Trail: 967-5120 • Round Hill Vineyards, 1680 Silverado Trail: 963-9503 • Rustridge Winery, 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road: 965-2871 • Salvestrin Vineyard and Wine Co., 397 Main St.: 963-5105 • Schuetz Oles Winery, P.O. Box 834: 963-5121 • Schweiger Vineyards, 4015 Spring Mountain Road: 963-4882 • Seavey Vineyard, 1310 Conn Valley Road: 963-8339 • Sherwin Family Vineyards, 4060 Spring Mountain Road: 963-1154 • Smith-Madrone Vineyard, 4022 Spring Mountain Road: 963-2283 • Spottswoode Winery, 1902 Madrona Ave.: 963-0134 • Spring Mountain Vineyard, 2805 Spring Mountain Road: 967-4188 • St. Clement Vineyards, 2867 St. Helena Hwy. North.: 963-7221 • Stonehedge Winery, 401 South St. Helena Hwy.: 1-800-929-4974 • Stony Hill Vineyard, 3331 N. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-2636 • Sutter Home/Trinchero Family Estates, 277 St. Helena Hwy. South: 963-3104 • Terra Valentine, 3787 Spring Mountain Road: 967-8340 • Tudal, 1015 Big Tree Road: 963-3947 • Turley Wine Cellars, 3358 St. Helena Hwy.: 963-0940 • V. Sattui, 1111 White Lane: 963-7774 • Van Asperen Vineyards, 1680 Silverado Trail: 963-5251 • Villa Helena Winery, 1455 Inglewood Ave.: 963-4334 • Villa Mt. Eden/Conn Creek, 8711 Silverado Trail: 944-2414 • Vineyard 29, 2929 N. Hwy. 29: 963-9292 • Volker Eisele Family Estate, 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Road: 965-2260 • Whitehall Lane Winery, 1563 S. St. Helena Hwy.: 963-9454 • Williams Ranch Winery, 1620 S. Whitehall Lane: 967-8027 • X Winery, 264 Crystal Springs Road: 968-0712 Suisun City
• LedgeWood Creek Winery, 4589 Abernathy Road: 426-4424 • Volkhardt Winery: 864-2089 • Wooden Valley Winery (Lanza Family Winery), 4756 Suisun Valley Road: 864-0730 Vacaville
• Accardi Vineyards, 7924 Timm Road: 451-9516 Yountville
• Bell Wine Cellars, 6200 Washington St.: 944-1673 • Cosentino Winery, 7415 St. Helena Hwy.: 944-1220 • Domaine Chandon, 1 California Drive: 944-2280 • Dominus Estate/ Napanook Vineyards, 2570 Napanook Road: 944-8954 • Franus Wine Co., 2055 Hoffman Lane: 945-0542 • Goosecross Cellars, 1119 State Lane: 944-1986 • Havens Wine Cellar, 2055 Hoffman Lane: 945-0921 • Napa Cellars, 7481 St. Helena Highway: 944.2565 • Noah Vineyards, 6204 Washington St.: 944-0675 • Parador Cellars, P.O. Box 3298: 251-1591 • Pillar Rock Vineyard, 6110 Silverado Trail: (630) 293-1175 • Robert Sinskey Vineyards, 6320 Silverado Trail: 944-9090 • S. Anderson Vineyard, 1473 Yountville Cross Road: 944-8642 or (800) 428-2259 Winters
Berryessa Gap Vineyards (Winters Winery), 15 Main St.: (530) 795-3268 Art Galleries Benicia
• Arts Benicia Gallery is at 991 Tyler St., No. 114, Benicia. Local and regional artists are exhibited throughout the year. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, and by appointment: 747-0131. • Benicia Community Arts, 333 First St.: 745-2004 • Benicia Frame Studio and Gallery, 638 First St.: 745-4014 • Betty Art Studio, 110 East D St: 748-0275 • Kly the Fly Art Studio, 811 East Sixth St.: 455-5363 • Gallery at the Inn 145 East D St.: 745-8362 • Lindsay Art Glass, 109 East F St.: 748-1336 • The Main Artery Gallery, 453 West J St.: 745-2768 • Nourot Glass Studio, 675 East H St.: 745-1463 • The Oz Salon, 621 First St.: 746-5359 • Smyers Glass, 675 East H. St.: 745-2614 • Studio 41, 700 First St.: 745-0254 • The 701 Gallery, 701 East H. St.: 745-5710 Calistoga
• Galleria D' Arte, 1206 Cedar St.:942-3900 • Clos Pegase Collection, 1060 Dunaweal Lane: 942-4981 • Lee Youngman Galleries, 1316 Lincoln Ave.: 942-0585 Fairfield
• Center Gallery, 1035 Texas St., inside the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts. Open during programs at the center as well as by appointment. The gallery presents several exhibitions annually of local, regional and nationally known artists: 428-7538. • Fairfield Center for Creative Arts, 1035 Texas St., houses a small art gallery and is home to productions by regional musical ensembles, dance companies and theater groups year round: 428-7662. • Fastframe, 1311 Oliver Road: 429-2011 • Tah'penes Enterprises, 1650 N. Texas St.: 421-1172 Napa
• Carolyn Parr Nature Center, 3107 Browns Valley Road: 255-6465 • Cobra Fine Art Gallery: 258-9395 • Di Rosa Preserve, 5200 Carneros Hwy. 121: 226-5991 • Gordon Huether and Partners, 101 South Coombs St., Suite X: 255-5954 • Hess Collection Winery, 4411 Redwood Road: 255-1144 • Jessel Gallery, 1019 Atlas Peak Road: 257-2350 • Karen Winograde Pottery, 2394 Big Ranch Road: 255-5495 • MJ Schaer Gallery and Studio, 500 Main St.: 251-3726 • Napa Valley College Art Gallery, 2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy.: 252-3203 • Peck Tile, Pottery and Sculpture, 1065 Los Carneros Ave.: 226-3100 • Vianello Fine Arts, 2040 Oak Knoll Ave. West: 253-9130 Rio Vista
• Rio Vista's Art for All Reasons, 223 B. Montezuma St., offers stained glass, art classes and framing. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday: 374-2238. St. Helena
• Art on Main, 1359 Main St.: 963-3350 • I. Wolk Gallery, 1354 Main St.: 963-8800 • Maxon Studios, 1117 June Lane: 963-4696 • Miles Metzger Studios, 1080 Main St. Suite B: 967-0623 • Silverado Museum, 1490 Library Lane: 963-3757 • Spirits In Stone Gallery, 311 N. St. Helena Hwy. Ste. D: 963-7000 Vacaville
• Vacaville Art Gallery, 718 E. Monte Vista Ave., is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. All work is changed on the first of each month: 448-8712. • Solano Arts Gallery, 318-D Main St.: 448-1792 • The Artist's Corner & Picture Perfect Framing, 438 B Main St.: 451-3242 Vallejo
• Art, 505 Georgia St.: 552-7866 • Bishop Inc., International Art Exchange, 409 Virginia St.: 644-4523. • Fetterly Gallery, 3467 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 10: 552-2787 • Frame Designs Gallery, 2317 Springs Road: 553-1773 • Procyon Gallery, 441 Georgia St.: 648-2787 • Unique Creations Craft Gallery, 942 Tennessee St.: 649-8665 • Usarian Multicultural Arts, P.O. Box 4043, Vallejo, CA 94590: 557-0157 • Vicky's Black Art Pictures, 912 Tennessee St.: 648-0336 Yountville
• Blue Heron Gallery, Vintage 1870: 944-2044 • Gallery 1870, 6525 Washington St.: 944-9670 • Generations: A Fine Art Gallery, 6795 Washington St.: 944-1766 • Generations (Second location), 6525 Washington St.: 944-1778 • Gordon Gallery, 6484 Washington St.: 944-0823 • Images Fine Art, 6505 Washington St.: 944-0606 • North Bay Gallery, 6525 Washington St.: 945-0145 • RAKU Ceramic Collection, Beard Plaza: 944-9424 • Rasberry's Art Glass, 6450 Washington: 944-9211 • Starz Gallery, Vintage 1870: 944-1990 • Gallery Twelve, 6484-F Washington Street, 944-1295 • Visions of the Napa Valley, 6540 Washington St.: 944-1277 Winters
• The Arte Junction, 308 Railroad Ave.: (530) 795-3297 • Briggs and Co., 820 Railroad Ave.: (530) 795-9505 • Steady Eddy's Coffee House, 5 E. Main St.: (530) 795-3588 Parks American Canyon
A permanent "greenbelt" nearly surrounds American Canyon, with the Napa River and a 500-acre Wetlands Preservation Park to the west, the 640-acre Jack and Bernice Newell Wilderness Preserve to the east, vineyard covered foothills of the Sulphur Springs Mountain Range to the northeast, the Napa Airport to the north and the City of Vallejo to the south. • American Canyon Skate Park, 100 Benton Way. The park is 13,000 square feet of concrete slab with all steel ramps and equipment. Features a half pipe, quarter pipe, grind ledge, grind rail, sub box and more. Bedford and Kensington cul de sac. Playground equipment. • Community Park, Rio Grande Drive (south of Rio del Mar) This 15-acre park includes playground equipment, baseball field, softball field, group picnic area with six tables and barbecue, picnic tables, horseshoe pits, par course equipment, walking path, open turf area, sand volleyball area, restroom. • Community Park II, Donaldson Way and Benton Way. Paths, open turf area, Memorial Grove. Danrose Sports Court. Half basketball court. • Elliott Park - Elliott Drive (south of American Canyon Road). Playground equipment, basketball court, community garden, tennis courts (2), adjacent bike/pedestrian path. • Linwood Park - Behind Police Station, 2185 Elliott Drive. Playground equipment, picnic tables (3), barbecue, adjacent bike/pedestrian path. • Little League Complex - Hess Drive. Little League fields (4), snack bar, playground equipment • Melvin Park - Melvin Road. Playground equipment, tennis courts (2), picnic table. • Montecarlo Park - Montecarlo Way (La Vigne Development). Path, benches (6), open turf area • Northampton Park, Between American Canyon Drive and Northampton Drive. Four-acre park contains playground equipment, basketball court, youth softball field, open turf area Nottingham and Bentley cul de sac. Playground equipment. • Via Bellagio Park - Via Bellagio (La Vigne Development). Playground equipment, picnic tables (3), benches (4), open turf area, path. • Other neighborhood Parks. Several smaller parks and play areas are located throughout the city. For a full listing, contact the Community Services Department at 648-7275. Benicia
Benicia is known for its numerous award-winning community and neighborhood parks. These parks offer various recreational opportunities. Additionally, the city offers many leisure activities. • Capitol State Historic Park is at the corner of First and G streets in downtown Benicia. The first state capitol stands as a handsome testament to California's colorful past. Park hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $1 for those 6 to 12, $2 for those 13 and older: 745-3385. • The Parks and Community Services Department Administration Office is located at Benicia City Hall, 250 East L Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information or reservations, please call (707) 746-4285. • Benicia Community Park, Rose Drive and Dempsey Drive • Benicia Point Pier, End of First Street • Bridgeview Park, Shirley Drive • Channing Circle Park, 800 Channing Drive • City Park, First Street and Military West • Civic Center Park, 151 East K Street • Duncan Graham Park, Hillcrest Avenue at Vista Grande • Ethelree Saraiva Park, East 6th Street at East L Street • Francesca Terrace Park, Foot of Hillcrest Avenue • Frank Skillman Park, Rose Drive at Gallagher • Gateway Park, Barton Way • Jack London Park, Rose Drive at Hastings Drive • James Lemos Pool, 181 East J St. • Lake Herman, Lake Herman Road • Matthew Turner Park, Foot of West 12th Street • Ninth Street Park, foot of West 9th Street • Overlook Park, Seaview Drive • Park Solano, Hastings Drive and Solano Drive • Phoenix Dog Park, northwest Corner of Benicia Community Park • Southampton Park, Chelsea Hills at Panorama Drive • Turnbull Park, Benicia Marina • Willow Glen Park, West K Street at West 7th Street Calistoga
• Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, Four miles north of Saint Helena on state Hwys. 29 and 128: 942-4575. Learn about the history of the Old Bale Mill, built in 1846 and restored to operating condition complete with its 36-foot wooden waterwheel and big millstones. Also learn about the historic milling process and water power. Walk the History Trail between the park and Bothe-Napa Valley State Park. • Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, Hwy. 29 - three miles south of Calistoga, 3601 St. Helena Hwy. N.: 1-800-444-7275 or 942-4575; (www.wildernet.com). Parks; picnic area; camping; swimming; hiking. Hot water, restrooms, showers, laundry tubs available. Reservations April to October. The area contains almost 2,000 acres. The park has campsites and a swimming pool. A horseback ride concession operates during summer and fall. Visitors can follow hiking trails along a stream or climb to a vantage point on Coyote Peak at 1170'. Trails lead to nearby Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park as well as a grove of redwoods. • Heather Oaks Park, Denise Drive off Debbie Way. Picnic area and playground • Hidden Valley Lake, 19210 Hartman Road. 987-3035. An 18-hole championship golf course, driving range and pro shop, a clubhouse with swimming pool, restaurant and cocktail lounge, two beaches, fishing, tennis courts, private campgrounds, parks and picnic grounds, and equestrian trails. Fees w/cart: $45 weekdays and $55 weekends. • Logvy Property, North end of Washington street. Baseball field and restrooms • Monhoff Center, Grant and Stevenson streets. • Pioneer Park, 1308 Cedar St. Small park one black from downtown Calistoga. Gazebo, picnic tables, BBQ pits. Weddings, group picnics and concerts. Rental available. • Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. 942-4575. Inspiration for Stevenson's "The Silverado Squatters," the story of his stay in Calistoga in 1880. Trail to the top of Mount St. Helena provides unsurpassed views of the Napa Valley. No facilities. The area features rough terrain, with evergreen forests in the canyons on north-facing slopes and chaparral on the south-facing slopes. There is a five-mile hike to the top of Mount St. Helena. • Skateboard Park, 1305 Washington St. Ramps, grind rails and fun. Helmet and pads required. Dixon 65 acres of parks; 45 acres planned with new development, $5.5 million parks and recreation capital plan • Hall Memorial Park: 600 East A St. (behind City Hall.) • Northwest Park: West H Street between Almond and Lincoln streets • Women's Improvement Club Park: North First and C streets • Patwin Park: Pheasant Run Drive and West H Street • Conejo Park: Gill Drive and Wiegand Street • Valley Glen Park: Valley Glen Drive Fairfield
• Allan Witt Park: West Texas and Fifth streets • American Canyon Creek Trail: Silverado Drive and Lopes Road • Armijo Community Swim Center: Washington and West Texas streets (This is not a city facility, although the city has used it for swim classes; it's part of Armijo High School, and is maintained by the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.) • Civic and Community Center: Webster and Kentucky streets • Dover Park: Flamingo Road and Travis Boulevard • Fairfield Community Swim Center: Cement Hill Road and Atlantic Avenue (part of Fairfield High School.) • Hillview Park: Atlantic and Marigold avenues • Laurel Creek Park: Cement Hill Road and Peppertree Drive • Lee Bell Park: Union Avenue and Travis Boulevard • Linear Park: Runs from Solano Community College to North Texas • Mankas Park: Owens Street and Mankas Boulevard • Meadow Glen: Hill Glen Drive and Parkview Terrace • Meadow Park: Meadowlark Drive and Harte Place • Paradise Valley Golf Course: Paradise Valley Drive • Rancho Solano Golf Course: Rancho Solano Parkway • Ridgeview Park: Silver Creek Road and Oakbrook Drive • Rockville Hills Park: Rockville Road • Rolling Hills Neighborhood Park: Hilborn Road and Glenwood Drive • Sunrise Park: Elmhurst Circle and Camrose Avenue • Tabor Park: East Tabor Road and Blossom Avenue • Tolenas Park: Tolenas and Caitlin • Tot Lots at Hayes and Utah, and Kentucky Street between 5th and 4th • Veterans Memorial Park: Fairfield Avenue • Vintage Green Valley Memorial Park: Mangels Boulevard and Vintage Valley Drive, off Green Valley Road • Woodcreek Park: Woodcreek and Astoria drives Napa
• Buhaman Park: Buhman Ave. and Browns Valley Road • Camille Park: Shurtleff and Kansas Ave. • Century Oaks Park: Westview Drive and Browns Valley Road • Cuttings Wharf Boat Launch: northwestern bank of the Napa River on Cuttings Wharf Road, two miles south of State Highway 121 • Dry Creek Park, Dry Creek Rd. near Redwood Road: 257-9529 • Fairview Park, Terrace Drive near Redwood Road: 257-9529 • Klamath Park, Trower Avenue and Klamath way: 257-9529 • Lake Park, Costa Drive off Soscol Ave.: 257-9529 • Las Flores Park: Las Flores Drive off Linda Vista Avenue • Main Street Landing: Main Street between 3rd and 5th streets • Napa Skate Park, Yajome and Clinton streets: 257-9529. Offers playground and skate ramps. • O'Brien Park, Pueblo Avenue west of Soscol Ave.: 257-9529. • Playground Fantastico: Old Sonoma Road Freeway Drive • Shurtleff Park, Shelter Avenue east of Shurtleff Avenue: 257-9529 • Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 Imola Ave.: 252-0481 • Sunrise Meadow Park, Westview and Scenic drives: 257-9529 • Vine Hill Park, Vine Hill Drive: 257-9529 • Valley Park, Kensignton Circle and Austin Way: 257-9529. Park offers playground and picnic area. • Sutherland Park, Sutherland Drive off Linda Vista Ave.: 257-9529 • Kennedy Park, Highway 121, near Napa College: 257-9529 • Fuller Park, Jefferson Steet: 257-9529 Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa: located 45 minutes from downtown Napa, is one of the largest man-made lakes in California. • Berryessa Marina Resort, 5800 Knoxville Road, Lake Berryessa: 966-2161 • Putah Creek Park, 600 Knoxville Road: 966-2116 • Pleasure Cove Resort, 6100 Hwy. 128: 966-2172 • Rancho Monticello Resort, 6590 Knoxville Road: 966-2188 • Spanish Flat Resort, 4290 Knoxville Road: 966-7700 • Steele Park Resort, 1605 Steele Canyon Road: 966-2123 • Silverado Country Club and Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road: 257-0200. • Skyline Wilderness Park, 2201 E. Imola Ave.: 252-0481. Park opens Monday through Thursday at 9 a.m. to dusk and Friday through Sunday at 8 a.m. to dusk. • Westwood Hills Park, Browns Valley Road, Napa. Open year round on weekends, and Tuesday through Sunday during the summer. • Alston Park: Dry Creek Road, Napa. A 157 acre park with open space and rolling hills. Hiking trails. Welcomes dogs on leashes. Rio Vista
• Sandy Beach Park: Beach Drive, Rio Vista St. Helena
St. Helena boasts several attractions, including the Bothe-Napa Valley Park, the Bale Grist Mill, Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, the Aetna Springs Golf Course, the Napa Valley Trail Rides for horseback riding, the Hurd Beeswax Candle Factory, and the Silverado Museum, which celebrates the life and work of writer Robert Louis Stevenson. • Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, 3369 North Saint Helena Highway (Highway 29): 942-4575 • Bothe Napa Valley State Park, 5 miles north of St. Helena and 4 miles south of Calistoga on highways 29/128: 942-4575 • Crane Park, Crane and Grayson Avenues: 963-5706 • Lyman Park, Main Steet near Adams Steet: 963-5706 • Baldwin Park, 1591 Spring St. • Crane Park, intersection of Crane Avenue and Grayson Avenue The 10 acre park consist of 6 lighted tennis courts, 4 lighted bocci ball courts, 2 Little League baseball fields, horse shoe pits, children's play ground and individual and group picnic areas and two restrooms. • Lyman Park, 1300 block of Main Steet between Pine and Adams Steets. The gazebo may be rented for weddings, birthday parties etc. Summer Band Concerts on Thursday evenings during the months of July and August. • Mary Friar Park, Mitchell Drive between Voorchees Circle and St. James Drive. The park is about 1 acre. • White Sulphur Springs Resort, About 15 minutes south of Calistoga off highways 29 and 128 at St. Helena: 963-8588. Suisun City
• Harbor Plaza, 720 Main St. Harbor Plaza, features a raised stage area and a sloped lawn. The built-in sound system with speakers along the promenade extends the festival sound. • Solano Yacht Club, 706 Civic Center Blvd.: 428-9701. Offers meeting areas suitable for weddings, receptions, parties and dances. • Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, off Highway 12, 2548 Grizzly Island Road: 425-3828. Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in heart of Suisun Marsh. • Mike Day Playground, Civic Center Boulevard. This playground area is surrounded by green space and bordered by the waterfront. • Samuel W. Goepp Park, next to Dan O. Root II School on Pintail Drive. Five-acre park with grass area, children's play area, and basketball court. • Carl E. Hall Park, next to the Fire Station on Pintail Drive. Ten acres of grass, soccer field, and jogging path. • Heritage Park, Village Drive between Pintail and Merganser Drive. Ten-acre park with lighted ball diamond, picnic tables, tot lot, basketball court, jogging trail, restrooms and parking. • Montebello Vista Park, Montebello Drive at Capistrano Drive. Five- acre park includes a youth ball field, children's play area, and large grass area • Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, 611 Village Dr.: 421-7200. Located in Heritage Park. The center provides for community meetings, banquet celebrations, recreation classes, rentals and seminars. • Recreation Center: 586 E. Wigeon Way • Rockville Hills Park, Rockville Road, between Green Valley and Suisun Valley Road: 421-1351. Mainly a day-use park, though some overnight permits granted to educational organizations. Five miles of biking trails plus areas for hiking, fishing and picnicking. • Rush Ranch, a 2,070-acre public access open space area in the Suisun Marsh along Grizzly Island Road, 2 miles south of State Highway 12. Trail guides and general information about Rush Ranch and the Suisun Marsh are available at the Visitors Center. Hiking, bicycling, and driving tours on 75 miles of roads and trails. Hunting, fishing, and boating are also allowed: www.rushranch.org. • Suisun City Marina, 800 Kellogg St.: 429-2628. The state of the art marina has 150 rental berths with a 300- foot guest dock, all having deep- water access to the California Delta. • Lawler Ranch Mini Park: West end of Anderson Drive • Municipal Boat Launch, Kellogg Steet in Old Town Suisun. Public boat launch area with pay for parking lot, restrooms and a fishing pier. • Montebello Vista Park: Montebello and Capistrano drives • North Bay YMCA, 586 E. Wigeon Way: 421-8746. Exercise, competitive sports, fitness evaluation, instructional classes, family programs, teen programs, and other activities. Fitness center, aerobic studio, gymnasium, and a pool facility containing a 5-lane indoor lap pool, training pool, and whirlpool. The gymnasium is complete with a hardwood, suspended floor for basketball, volleyball. Child Watch is equipped with an indoor play gym, infant area, and active toddler area. • Todd Park: 700 block, Civic Center Boulevard • Irving H. Lambrecht Sports Complex, Peterson Rd. next to Travis Air Force Base's South gate. This complex contains the City's 4 Little League Baseball fields, Golf Driving Range, and four lit softball fields. Vacaville
• Andrews Park, bordered by Monte Vista Avenue and School Street. Home of the Downtown CreekWalk, this 17.9 acre park features year round special events and includes a playground, a trail with historical kiosks, 5 BBQs and numerous electrical outlets. • Arlington Park, Foxboro Parkway and Peabody. The 18-acre park includes a group picnic area with 12 tables, a playground, 4 backstops, 4 ball fields, 2 football fields, a youth recreation center, restrooms and a concession building. There is off-street parking for 200 cars. • Centennial Park, Browns Valley Road. 40 acre park includes 1 Pony League/Babe Ruth field, 3 Little League fields, 4 soccer fields, 1 large and 1 small artificial turf soccer fields, outdoor roller hockey court, 4 tennis courts, a hiking trail, on-site parking for approximately 300 cars, restroom and concession complex. • Keating Park, corner of California Drive and Alamo Lane on CMF grounds 20 acre park includes 10 picnic tables, 2 restrooms, concession stand, 7 baseball diamonds, 1 scoreboard, 3 grandstands and storage areas. The park also has multipurpose fields for youth ball, major ball and softball. • Lagoon Valley Park, Pena Adobe Road just off of Interstate 80. The 470 acre park includes the historic Pena Adobe home, barbecue areas, horseshoe pit, multi-purpose field, bike trails, a small pond, excellent hiking, Lagoon Valley Lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The park also features a 30,000-square-foot fenced dog park complete with trees, water and trash receptacles. • Nelson Park, Nut Tree and Marshall Road. The 10.5 acre park includes 3 picnic tables, 8 benches, 1 playground, 2 lighted softball fields, bleachers, 2 electric scoreboards, 2 score keeper huts, 1 bike rack, concession building, and restrooms. • Senior Center Park, along Ulatis Creek to Senior Center. 1.6 acre park with picnic tables and a large shaded area. • Alamo Creek Park, corner of Buck and Alamo. 9.5-Acre park featuring 7 picnic tables, a playground, drinking fountains, benches, a tot lot, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, 9 fitness stations and a horseshoe pit. • Alamo School Park, Orchard Avenue and Edgewood Drive. 2.5- acre park with a large playground, a bench, a drinking fountain and a multipurpose field area. • Boulder Valley Park, Wrentham Drive. 4.4-acre park that includes a neighborhood recreation center, a tot lot, 1 playground, 2 benches, a water fountain and a portable backstop. • Cannon Station Park, Nut Tree Road and Opal Drive. 6.5-acre park features a large playground, a tot lot, picnic tables, tennis court, four basketball courts in combination with a roller blade/hockey surface. • Cambridge School Park, Cambridge Drive and Nut Tree Road. 8-acre park with 6 picnic tables, a playground, 10 station par course and a TGIFun trailer. • City Hall Park, City Hall on Walnut Street. 1.5-acre park includes 7 picnic tables, and a turf area with a bocce ball court. • Cooper School Park, Christine Drive adjacent to Cooper School. 6.62-acre park includes 3 picnic tables, 3 benches, 1 playground, a full basketball court and a multipurpose field. • Fairmont/Beelard Park, bordered by Beelard Drive, Alamo Creek and Putah South Canal. 8.3-acre park has 3 picnic tables, 3 benches, 1 playground, a tot lot, 1 basketball court, multipurpose field, and a jogging and bike trail. • Fairmont School Park, corner of Tulare and Marshall Roads. The 4- acre park includes a playground, 1 backstop, a multipurpose field and a youth recreation center. • Hawkins Park, Summerfield Drive and Newport Circle. 6-acre park includes 13 picnic tables, 1 playground, a tot lot, 1 backstop, 2 tennis courts, multipurpose turf, basketball court, horseshoe pit, 2 BBQ's and a 10 station exercise course. • Hemlock School Park, Eldridge and Hemlock Streets. This 4-acre park includes 2 backstops and a multipurpose field. • Irene Larsen Park, Alamo Drive. This park features two softball fields. • Meadowlands Park, Vanden Road 8-acre park includes 11 picnic tables, 8 benches, 1 playground, a tot lot, 3 backstops, a basketball court, restrooms, picnic shelter and a youth recreation center. • North Orchard Park, Orchard Avenue between Crestview and Dennis Drive. 6.5-acre park includes 2 picnic tables, 8 benches, 1 playground, 1 backstop, 4 tennis courts, basketball court, 2 bike racks a multipurpose field, and jogging and bike trails. • Padan Park, Between Alonzo Road and Padan School Road 26.7-acre park includes 5 picnic tables, 10 benches, 1 playground, a tot lot, 2 soccer goals, 2 backstops, a basketball court, 1 bike rack, a multipurpose field, jogging and fitness circuit, and a youth recreation center. • Patwin Park (Lewis Homes), Elmira and Leisure Town Road. 5-acre park includes 2 picnic tables, 2 benches, 1 playground, 1 backstop, basketball court, volleyball court, 2 bike racks and a multipurpose field. • Patwin Park (Arbor Oaks), Elmira and Leisure Town Road. 3-acre park includes picnic tables, 1 playground, a bike rack, 3 BBQ's and open turf area with large shade trees. • Pheasant Country Park, Caldwell Drive and Madison Avenue. 7-acre park with 6 picnic tables, 4 benches, 1 playground, a tot lot, 1 backstop, a basketball court, 10 station exercise course, a multipurpose field and BBQ's • Ridgeview Park, Tipperary off of Browns Valley Parkway. 7-acre park with a playground, basketball court, multipurpose field, exercise/fitness circuit and picnic areas. • Sierra Vista School Park, Bel Air Drive off of Alamo Drive. 8-acre park with a jogging path and a multipurpose field. • Southwood Park, Along Alamo Creek within residential area 4-acre park with 6 picnic tables, 1 playground, a tot lot, a basketball court, fitness/exercise circuit, and horseshoe pit. Access to Alamo Creek bike trail. • Stonegate Park, Stonegate Drive north of Ulatis Drive. 4.5-acre park with a large playground, a tot lot, a fitness course, a picnic area, a multipurpose field a portable backstop and a full basketball court. • Trower Park, Markham Avenue between Meadows Drive and Holly Lane. 4.5-acre park includes 2 picnic tables, 4 benches, 1 playground, a tot lot, a multipurpose field, 2 BBQs, a bike rack, a basket ball court and a neighborhood center. • Willows Park, Ogden Way off Marshall Road. 2-acre park includes picnic tables, a playground, a basketball court and a multipurpose field. • Willis Jepson Softball Field: Elder Street Vallejo
GVRD operates four regional parks and 18 neighborhood parks scattered throughout the city; Blue Rock Springs and Dan Foley Park are large, regional facilities that attract people from all over Northern California. GVRD accepts reservations at Blue Rock Springs, Dan Foley, and Hanns Park. Picnic areas are available in several sizes to accommodate 50 to 300 people. Park Rangers are there on weekends. For reservations call the GVRD main office at 648-4600. • Blue Rock Springs, Columbus Parkway • Dan Foley Park, east end of North Camino Alto • Hanns Memorial , Redwood Parkway at Skyline • Marina Vista Park, Mare Island • Beverly Hills Park, Del Sur Street • Borges Park, Borges Lane and Kenyon Street • Castlewood Park, 700 block of Heartwood Street • City Park, Main and Louisiana streets • Crest Ranch Park, Gateway and Nicole • Delta Meadows Park, Jack London and Candy Drive • Fairmont Park, Viewpoint and Edgemont • Glen Cove Park, Glen Cove Parkway • Grant Mahoney, Mariposa and Arkansas Street • Highlands Park, Columbus Parkway and Regents Parkway • North Vallejo Community Park, Whitney and Fairgrounds • Richardson Park, Richardson Drive and Sereno • Setterquist Park, Mini and Scanford Drive • Sheveland Park, top of Coghlan Street • Terrace Park, Selfridge and Rodgers streets • Wardlaw Park, Oakwood and Redwood Drive • Washington Park, Napa and Ohio streets • Wilson Park, Solano and Stewart streets • Blue Rock Springs Park, Columbus Parkway. A 31-acre park featuring several playgrounds, a lake and picnic area • Dan Foley Park, N. Camino Alto, 648-4630. The 64-acre waterfront park borders the south edge of lake Chabot directly across from Six Flags Marine World. Facilities include large grass slopes and meadows, picnic areas, a boat pier and boat launching area, play fields, playgrounds and a community building for major gatherings. • Lynch Canyon, off American Canyon Road: 432-0150. • Lynch Canyon Open Space, owned by Solano Land Trust, is open to the public for docent led tours. The 1,040 acre property was originally owned by Gen. Mariano Vallejo in the 1830s and 40s. Wildlife include golden eagles, raptors, deer, raccoon, skunks, coyotes, squirrels, rabbits and an occasional mountainlion. Treaveling eastbound on I-80, take the Hiddenbrooke exit and follow McGary Road (a frontage road) east until a left turn under the highway can be made. Continue until the gates are visible. • Hanns Memorial, Redwood Park at Skyline • Marina Vista Park, Mare Island Yountville
• Yountville Park,Washington and Lincoln St. Park, playground, and picnic facilities • Van De Leur Park, Webber and Washington St., a sitting park: 944-8712 • Veterans' Park, California and Washington: 944-8712 Winters
• Lake Solano Park: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road and Highway 128: (530) 795-2990. Area Casinos Brooks (Yolo County)
• Cache Creek Casino Resort is a Native American casino at 14455 Highway 16. Open 24 hours, it is owned and operated by the Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians. From its humble beginnings as a bingo hall in 1985, Cache Creek now encompasses 74,720-square feet of casino space featuring 2,254 slot machines and more than 121 table games. Beside gaming, it has dining, room accommodations and entertainment. The Web site is www.cachecreek.com. General information: 1-888-77-CACHE. Directions from the Bay Area: Take Interstate 80 east to Vacaville. Take Interstate 505 North. Approximately 20 miles later, exit at the Highway 16/Esparto exit. Turn left at the stop sign onto Highway 16. Shortly thereafter, you will pass through the tiny towns of Esparto and Capay. Less than 10 minutes later, you will see Cache Creek Casino Resort on your right. Pacheco (Contra Costa County)
• California Grand Casino. The historic California Grand Casino is located in Mount Diablo Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located right off Highway 680 at 5867 Pacheco Blvd., and immediately adjacent to the City of Concord. It features card games, including hot action blackjack. The casino action started back in 1854 when the Woodford Hotel and Saloon opened its doors and offered alcohol, women and gambling. The games have been going on ever since, giving the California Grand Casino the right to brag about owning the longest continuous poker action in history-150 years and counting. Directions: From Benicia/Sacramento: Take I-80 south over Benicia Bridge to Martinez. Merge onto interstate 680 South toward Walnut Creek/San Jose. Take the Concord Avenue exit and stay in the right lane. Turn right immediately onto Pacheco Boulevard and drive about 1/2 mile to the California Grand Casino. (at Center Street). Phone: (925) 685-8397. Willits (Mendocino County)
• Black Bart Casino is a Native American casino at 100 Kawi Place. It is open Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Friday through Saturday, 24 hours. The 5,000 square foot casino features 221 slots. It has one restaurant, the Creekside Caf\é. General information: 459-7330. Attractions American Canyon
• Paintball Jungle, off Rio Del Mar on Eucalyptus Drive: 552-2426. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission: $20. www.paintballjungle.com • Marshall's Honey Farm, 159 Lumbard Road, 556-8088 or www.marshallshoney.com. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday. Family owned and operated bee farm that produces and sells honey of all flavors. Group tours and "Winnie the Pooh" birthday parties available. Benicia
• Benicia Capitol Historic Park, 115 West G St. 745-3385. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. This landmark served as the State Capitol from 1853-1854. The restored building holds period furniture and includes an exhibit hall with newspapers of the times and historical displays throughout. It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives. • Benicia Clocktower. The Clocktower is a landmark in Benicia. Located at 1189 Washington St. Washington Street. • Benicia Fire Museum, 900 East 2nd St. 745-1688. Hours: Open the first three Sundays of the month from noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment with two weeks notice. • Benicia Historical Museum (Camel Barn Museum), 2024 Camel Road: 745-5435 or www.beniciahistoricalmuseum.org. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $5 general; $3 seniors; $2 children. Wednesdays are free admission days. Calistoga • Calistoga Community Crafts Bazaar. Annual craft fair to benefit local non-profits and community services. Generally held in December. Free. • Calistoga Community Farmer's Market. 1307 Washington St. On Saturdays, from 8 to 11 a.m. • Calistoga Depot, 1458 Lincoln Ave. Built in 1868, the second oldest depot in California. Listed under the National Register for historic buildings. Now includes six restored railcars housing historical exhibits and retail shops. • Hurd Beeswax Candle Factory, 1255 Lincoln Ave.: 963-7211 • Old Faithful Geyser of California, 1299 Tubbs Lane, between Highways 29 and 128. 942-6463. One of three famous Old Faithful Geysers, erupting every 40 minutes on average. Exhibit hall, snack bar, gift shop, picnic area, self-guided geothermal tour and private moonlight viewing. Special tour rates. About 2 miles from Calistoga. • Petrified Forest, 4100 Petrified Forest Road: 942-6667. Giant redwoods turned to stone after being uprooted and covered by volcanic eruptions 3 million years ago. Picnic area, walking trails, gift shop. Admission charged. About 6 miles from Calistoga. • Sam Brannon's Cabin. Sam Brannon founded Calistoga back in the 1850s to rival Saratoga Springs in New York. You can visit his cabin, built in 1860, on Wapoo Steet, on the east side of town. • Sharpsteen Museum, 1311 Washington St. off Lincoln Ave.: 942-5911. Named for benefactor Ben Sharpsteen, animator, producer and director for Walt Disney Studios for many years. Museum houses many exhibits on the history of Calistoga. Sam Brannan Cottage attached built in 1860. Moved to this site in 1977 and decorated with period furnishings. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during summer (daylight savings time) and from noon to 4 p.m. in winter. Fairfield
• Anheuser-Busch Brewery, 3101 Busch Drive, Fairfield, offers free 45-minute tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (Monday through Saturday June 1 to Aug. 1). Reservations should be made for groups of 25 or more: 429-7595. • Jelly Belly Candy Co., 2400 N. Watney Way, Fairfield, offers tours of its jelly bean plant, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. There's also an onsite Jelly Belly Cafe: 428-2838. • Travis Air Museum, or Jimmy Doolittle Museum, building 80 at 3rd and E streets, Travis Air Force Base, 5 miles west of I-80 at the Air Base Parkway exit. Admission is free. Hours are Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 424-5605. Napa
• Bonaventure Balloon Company, St. Helena Highway: (800) 359-6272. Hot air ballooning over the Napa Valley region. www.bonaventuraballoons.com/ • COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, 500 First St., Napa, is dedicated to the discovery, understanding and celebration of wine, food and the arts in American culture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Admission is $3 to $5: 259-1600 or 1-888- 51-COPIA, or www.copia.org • The historic, recently renovated Napa Opera House, 1030 Main St., Napa, is Napa's newest entertainment venue offering theater, music, dance and community programs: 226-7372. www.NapaValleyOperaHouse.org • Napa Valley Expo, 375 Third St., Napa, home of August's Napa Town & Country Fair, Aug. 8-12, and a host of special events throughout the year ranging from craft shows and concerts to Christmas boutiques, antique sales and gun shows: 253-4900. St. Helena
• Elmshaven National Historic Landmark, 125 Glass Mountain Road. Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-6p.m. Free. Call: 963-9039 • Culinary Institute of America, 2555 Main St.: 967-1100 • Mt. St. Helena, in the Coast Range of California, at the north end of Napa Valley • Silverado Museum, 1490 Library Lane: 963-3757. Devoted to the life and works of author Robert Louis Stevenson. Free. Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. www.silveradomuseum.org • St. Helena Bocce Club, 1791 Sulpher Springs Ave., courts located at Crane Park: 963-1663 • St. Helena Farmers Market, Crane Park (just off Highway 29). 7:30 to noon Fridays. A bakery cafe is open 6 to 8 a.m. The market runs each Friday through October. • St. Helena Train Depot. Used by Walt Disney as the site for Pollyanna. Suisun
• Scandia Family Fun Center, 4300 Central Place, I-80 at Suisun Valley Road: 864-8558. Miniature golf, train, baseball and softball batting cages, arcade, bumper boats, clubhouse, laser tag, miniature Indy racing. Group rates and multi-attraction passes. The center opens at 10 a.m. daily except major holidays and closes at 8 p.m. week nights. • Sunset Bay Kayak, 1011 A Park Lane on the Suisun waterfront. Kayak in the Suisun Marsh. Open spring -summer 11 a.m. to dusk. Winter by reservations only, Wed.-Sun. Singles $15 per hour/doubles $20 per hour. Daily and group rates available. Paddle passes and gift certificates also available: 429-KYAK or 365-2436. • Suisun Wildlife Center, 1171 Kellogg St. off Cordelia Street: 429-4295. The Center is run by the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving wildlife and the preservation of the Suisun Marsh. The association organizes many activities including a Suisun Marsh Walk, Stargazing, Native American Walk, Wildlife Care Classes, Owls of Solano County and more. The Wildlife Center is on the edge of the Suisun Marsh and operates 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. www.suisunwildlife.org • Western Railway Museum, 12 miles east on Hwy. 12: 374-2978. Western Railway Museum exhibits vintage streetcars, key system trains, a Blackpool English Open Train, a New York "L" Train and miscellaneous equipment. Streetcar rides are offered, weather permitting. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday during summer. Admission: $10 adults; $9 seniors 65 and over; and $7 children ages 2-14. www.wrm.org • Rush Ranch is off Grizzly Island Road, 2 miles south of state Highway 12 near Suisun City. It is a 2,070-acre open space consisting of salt marsh, a managed freshwater marsh, rolling grass-covered hills and small areas of planted eucalyptus trees. There are three main trail systems, and fishing is allowed in designated areas. Hunting, horses, bicycles and fires are not permitted. Open daylight hours Tuesday through Saturday year round. Call the Solano Land Trust: 432-0150 or check the Web site www.rushranch.org. Vacaville
• Nut Tree family Park, 1681 E. Monte Vista Avenue: 1-888-448-6411. Family amusement park. Hours: Winter, Friday-Monday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Spring,Thursday-Monday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission: Free, with pay-as-you-go attractions. www.NutTreeUSA.com Vallejo
• Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr.: 643-6722 or 644-4000. Admission ranges from $29.99 to $49.99. Seasonal passes and on-line discounted tickets available. Children 3 and younger admitted free. The park is open March 24- Oct. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Parking is $10. www.sixflags.com/parks/discoverykingdom • The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is housed in a retired naval base. Tours include a cemetery and St. Peter's Chapel, which features the largest collection of stained glass west of the Mississippi. Located at 328 Seawind Drive, Vallejo: 557-1538, 644-4746. www.MareIslandhpf.org • John F. Kennedy Library in Vallejo periodically offers free Sunday afternoon concerts. The library is located at 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo: 642-8188 www.solano.edu/campus -info/vallejo.html • Farmers Market. The Old Town Vallejo Farmers Market is held every Saturday (rain or shine), from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Georgia St., in downtown Vallejo. The market offers clothing, incense and oils, fruits, vegetables and on occasion, musical and other forms of entertainment. • Solano County Fairgrounds, 900 Fairgrounds Drive: 644-4401. The fairgrounds is home to the Solano County Fair, a golf course, live and remote horse racing, and hosts social and community events and shows in the halls. • Vallejo Marina: The marina provides two restaurants, a mile long waterfront promenade, fuel dock, and berths. Yountville
• Napa Valley Museum, 55 Presidents Circle, 944-0500. An inter-disciplinary museum which concentrates on preserving the culture, art and history of the Napa Valley and its people. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday. Admission: $4.50 general; $3.50 seniors/students; $2.50 children ages 7 -17; children under 7 are free. Mondays are free admission. • Vintage 1870, 6525 Washington St., 944-2451, www.vintage1870.com. Featuring 36 specialty shops in a converted winery, dating from 1870. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.. • Yountville Farmers' Market, 6539 Washington St., 944-0904. Seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, organic produce, gourmet foods, entertainment, wine tasting and chef demonstrations. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesdays, June through October. Nearby Attractions Solano County is roughly an hour away from a multitude of attractions in Sacramento, San Francisco and the Wine Country. Here are some of the highlights: Sacramento Area
• Robert and Magrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at University of California, Davis, is Northern California's newest center for theater, music, arts education and outreach. The multimillion-dollar center opened Oct. 3, 2002, and offers more than 100 performing arts eduring the school year. For tickets or information, call (530) 754-ARTS or visit www.MondaviArts.org • The Palms, known for its eclectic offerings of American roots music, is in the historic Winters Opera House, 13 Main St., Winters: (530) 795-1825, or visit www.palmsplayhouse.com, for its latest entertainment schedule. • The Explorit Science Center, 2801 2nd St., Davis, hosts a variety of exhibits dealing with science, nature and technology throughout the year. Open Tue–Fri, 2-4:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun, 11-4:30 p.m. Admission is $4; children 3 and under free: (530) 756-0191 or visit www.explorit.org. • The Heidrick Ag History Center, 1962 Hays Lane, Woodland, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with exhibits of antique trucks and farm equipment. Admission is $4 to $7 (children 5 and younger admitted free): (530) 666-9700, or visit www.truckmuseum.org. • Old Sacramento, a 28-acre area along the Sacramento River and downtown Sacramento, has 53 historic buildings including museums, restaurants, hotels, shops and is the home of the annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. The area is a national historic landmark and a portion is designated a state historic park: call (916) 442-7644 or visit www.oldsacramento. com. • Raging Waters, 1600 Exposition Blvd. Sacramento, opens for the season Saturday, May 12. Admission prices range from $38.99- $48.99 and seasonal passes are available on-line: call (916) 924-3747 or visit www.ragingwaters.com. • The Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W. Land Park Drive, Sacramento, is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb-Oct., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov-Jan. Animal talks and encounters are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., except Mondays. Admission prices range from $6 to $13. Children 2 and younger are admitted free. Parking is free: (916) 808-5888 or visit www.saczoo.com. • The Towe Auto Museum, 2200 Front St., Sacramento, is open daily and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last tour begins at 5 p.m. Regular museum admission is $2 to $6. Call (916) 442-6802. • The historic Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St., Woodland, presents a variety of drama, comedy, musical theater and concert productions throughout the year: (530) 666-9617. • California Musical Theatre (Music Circus and Broadway Series), 1301 L St., Sacramento, presents a variety of top musical theater and Broadway hits throughout the year. Tickets are $15-$65: (916) 557-1999 www.californiamusicaltheatre.com/index.cfm • The Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St., Sacramento, hosts art exhibits, musical and community cultural programs year round. Admission is $3 to $6. Free admission from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday and for children 5 and younger. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; closed Mondays: (916) 264-5423. www.crockerartmuseum.org SANTA ROSA
• The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, 2301 Hardies Lane (off Steele Lane) in Santa Rosa, opened Aug. 17, 2002. The 27,384-square-foot building houses gallery space with permanent and changing exhibits, large-scale artworks illustrating Schulz' legacy, a re-creation of Schulz' work area, a 100-seat auditorium, research library and archives, an education room with hands-on activities and classes, video nook for viewing "Peanuts" videos, outdoor gardens and exhibits. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays (closed Tuesdays Memorial Day through Labor Day), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 to $8. For advance tickets, dated and timed, go online to the museum's Web site: www.schulzmuseum.org: 579-4452. Bay Area
Concord
• Six Flags Waterworld USA, 1950 Waterworld Parkway, Concord, is open from May through September. Admission is $23.99 through $29.99, children under 2 free. Parking is $10: (925) 609-1364, or visit www.sixflags.com/parks/waterworldconcord/home.asp • Chronicle Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, offers national and international music, dance and stage productions as well as a variety of community programs throughout the year: (925) 676-8742. Martinez
• The John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's). The site preserves the 14-room mansion where the naturalist lived from 1890 to his death in 1914. Admission is $3, is good for seven days and will provide free same-day access to Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County: (925) 228-8860; www.nps.gov/jomu.htm. Oakland
• Chabot Space and Science Center, 1000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, presents a variety of science, technology and astronomy exhibits and programs. There's indoor stargazing in the planetarium, outdoor viewing through telescopes, a megadome theater, interactive exhibits and learning center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Telescope viewing hours are: Dusk to 10:30 p.m. (during daylight savings time) 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Nov. to March. General admission is $6 and $15: (510) 336-7300. www.chabotspace.org • The Oakland Zoo is in the rolling hills of Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland (off Interstate 580). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas and during inclement weather. Admission is $4.50 to $7.50. Parking is $3: (510) 632-9525, or www.oaklandzoo.org. San Francisco
• Alcatraz Island, former home to a federal penitentiary, a military fortress and a place of ostracization for California Indians, is now part of the National Park Service. The island, located in San Francisco Bay, is open for visitors. Hours of operation vary with seasons; ferry departures are available throughout the day beginning at 9:30 a.m. The island is closed only on Christmas and New Year's Day, or due to extreme weather: (415) 561-4900, or visit www.nps.gov/alca. • The San Francisco Zoo, Northern California's largest zoological park and conservation center, is located off Sloat Boulevard and 47th Avenue. Admission is $5 to $11. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The 6-acre Children's Zoo is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily: (415) 753-7080, or visit. www.sfzoo.org. • The Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco, an interactive center exploring science and perception. Admission is $8 to $16. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays: (415) 397-5673. www.exploratorium.edu • California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, 100 34th Ave., San Francisco, presents a wide variety of art exhibits throughout the year. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Regular admission is $6 to $10, 11 and younger free: (415) 750-3614. www.legionofhonor.org • The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 151 Third St., San Francisco, presents a comprehensive and unique vision of modern art through an ongoing series of exhibits, lectures and special programs all year. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Sunday (to 8:45 p.m. Thursday), closed Wednesdays. Opens at 10 a.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission is $7 to $12; children under 12 admitted free. Half-price Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: (415) 357-4000. www.sfmoma.org • The Fillmore, 1805 Geary St., San Francisco, is a musical landmark that hosts the latest and greatest along with some of the not-so-greatest-and-then-some performers to be found anywhere: (415) 346-6000 or 528-8497. • Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco, hosts an eclectic variety of live musical acts all week long: (415) 255-0333, or visit www.slims-sf.com. • The Warfield, 982 Market St., is another long-standing musical venue that helps keep San Francisco rocking: (415) 775-7722 or (415) 421-7497. Amusement parks
• Tilt, 1372B Solano Mall, Fairfield: 426-5444 • Scandia Family Fun Center, 4300 Central Place, I-80 at Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield: 864-8558 • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo 94589: 644-4000
