Explore Mare Island: Vallejo’s Historic Naval Base Transformed | Full Tour & Highlights

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Join me, Ramon, as I take you on an exciting tour of Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Established in 1854, Mare Island was the first U.S. Navy base on the West Coast and played a significant role in shipbuilding during WWII and the Cold War. Although the naval base closed in 1996, Mare Island has undergone a remarkable transformation, blending its rich naval history with modern redevelopment.

In this video, we'll explore some of the island’s hidden gems, including:

🏛️ Historical Landmarks: Discover the heritage of Mare Island, from restored military buildings to the Navy’s oldest cemetery.

☕ Food & Drink: Visit Quarters Coffee House, enjoy a whiskey tasting at Savage & Cooke Distillery, and relax at the Mare Island Brewing Co.

🎨 Art & Culture: Check out local art studios, attend exciting events like the Maker Faire and Doc of the Bay music festival, and learn about Mare Island’s connection to Hollywood.

🚶 Hiking & Nature: Explore the scenic San Pablo Bay Trail and the Heritage Preserve, perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and taking in breathtaking views.

⚓ Mare Island Tour: Dive deeper into the island’s past with a guided tour that covers iconic sites like St. Peter’s Chapel and the WWII Landing Craft.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, Mare Island offers something for everyone. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more explorations like this!

Have you visited Mare Island? Let me know in the comments!

🔗 Links to everything mentioned in the video are below.

Quarters Coffee House

Savage and Cooke Distillery

Mare Island Brew Co. (Coal Shed Brewery)

Maker Faire

Doc Of Bay Music Festival

Kindred Motorworks

Film Mare Island

San Pablo Bay Trail

Heritage Preserve

Landing Craft

St. Peter's Chapel

Tours (Mare Island Historic Park Foundation)

Mare Island Company

Visiting Vallejo

Drone Footage by @mannyrproductions

Historical Photos From Naval History and Heritage Command

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I've lived in that area for almost 30 years I learned a lot about Mare Island. Thanks you great video

mannyr
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I'm going to Mare Island next time I'm in the area. Great video!

owenriparetti
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Thank you Ramon
I just went to the makers faire, I have a question about one of the buildings, the one with unusual green and white paint job. Do you happen to know why

Thepuffingyank
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Great video but there is one correction. The winery on Mare Island is actually Vino Godfather, not Godfather Vino.

DeeAnnaHudson