The Air Force's Biggest Air Mobility Wing

A 633-acre city park of oak woodland and volcanic rock outcrops with 30+ miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails right in Fairfield.

Fairfield's best-known attraction — a free self-guided factory tour with an elevated viewing platform over the candy line, plus a café and candy store.

A walkable historic waterfront a few minutes from Fairfield with a marina, a dozen-plus independent restaurants, and a free self-guided historic walking tour.

A 2,070-acre working-ranch-turned-preserve on the edge of Suisun Marsh — the largest brackish marsh on the West Coast — with flat, family-friendly trails and historic ranch buildings.

The oldest structure in Solano County (1840s adobe home) with a museum, next to a 306-acre park with a non-motorized-boating lake, disc golf, and trails.

The top-cited Fairfield brewery/distillery across review sites — an in-house kitchen, ~24 taps, and craft spirits bottled on-site.

A wine-country steakhouse at the historic Mankas Corner stagecoach stop (1853), out in Suisun Valley -- family-friendly pricing for the setting, with lunch, dinner, and a Sunday brunch. Owned by brothers Kyle and Jason Barraza.

Refined breakfast-and-lunch spot in Fairfield -- hand-ground burgers, salads, small plates, and a real wine/beer list for a place that also does a serious breakfast.

Family-owned wood-fired pizza and steak spot in Suisun City -- a warm, unfussy atmosphere that punches above its neighborhood.

An honest-to-God diner serving All-American favorites since 1947 -- 140+ menu items, the kind of place where "Home of American Graffiti" on the sign is not exaggerating the era it belongs to.

Small, cozy Japanese spot on North Texas St -- the black garlic ramen (whole garlic simmered into the broth) is the reason regulars keep coming back, and the sushi holds up too.

Family-owned Vietnamese spot in downtown Fairfield, opened 2024 -- a real, current 4.7-star local favorite, not a legacy pick coasting on reputation.

Vacaville brewery (founded 2015) that has quietly become a military-crowd favorite -- voted Best Brewery in Solano County three years running (2023-2025). Worth a straight correction here: despite the popularity with the base community, this pass and the underlying research both found no confirmed veteran-ownership claim for this business -- it is a local favorite, not a veteran-owned one.

A Suisun City outlet of the San Francisco ice-cream-sandwich institution (since 1928) -- oatmeal-cookie ice cream sandwiches, plus cookie dough and popcorn, walk-up-window style.

Full-service car wash and detail shop, family owned and operated since 1998, with a second Fairfield location added in 2007. Veteran-owned per the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's own business directory listing.

Locally-operated athletic club (known to regulars as "MaxFit") serving Vacaville and greater Solano County for 24+ years -- indoor heated pool, group classes, certified personal trainers, and a hypoxic high-altitude training room. Veteran-owned per the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's own business directory listing.

Residential and commercial HVAC shop in Vacaville, established 2018 -- heating and A/C repair/install, ductless systems, emergency service. Veteran-owned: owner David Rendon began his career as an Army infantry soldier, completing a 15-month tour in Iraq, before a five-year HVAC apprenticeship with United Association Local 342. Veterans and first responders get a 10% discount.

Family-run HVAC shop in Vacaville -- system design, maintenance, service, and install on all major brands. Veteran-owned per the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's own business directory listing.

Landscape-supply yard serving Solano County since 1979 -- bulk rock, dirt, decomposed granite, bark, sand, and soil, plus RV/boat storage. Veteran-owned per the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's own business directory listing.

Bookkeeping, payroll, tax prep, and business-formation consulting in Vacaville, 30+ years in business. Woman- and veteran-owned per the firm's own materials and the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's business directory.

On-base aviation museum in the old base commissary (Bldg 80) -- 35+ aircraft on display plus Doolittle Raiders and Tuskegee Airmen exhibits. Free, open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. Also operates under the name Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum/Heritage Center.

Vallejo theme park, about 30 minutes out -- 60+ rides plus animal experiences, the only Six Flags in the country built around both. A full-day trip, not a quick after-work outing.