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Fairfield, California sits at the intersection of the state’s storied wine country and the abundant agriculture of the Central Valley. Located just 45 minutes from Sacramento and San Francisco, few realize that this bustling region has a thriving wine country, beautiful outdoor parks, popular breweries, unique wildlife, and a natural marsh. Come savor the unexpected!
Home of the World-Famous Jelly Belly Factory
Fairfield, California is best known as the home of the world-famous Jelly Belly Factory. Our iconic attraction offers a real-life Charlie and the Chocolate Factory experience with memorable and sweet tours and tastings for guests, including a self-guided factory tour and Jelly Belly University, which takes visitors to the factory floor. Did you know it takes over a week to make a single Jelly Belly jelly bean? Take your kids, or your kid-sized imagination and learn about the incredibly detailed art of creating each flavor. While may people travel here for the world-famous Jelly Belly Candy Company, even if you were to sample every single jelly bean, there’d still be more to taste in Fairfield.
Wineries, Breweries, and an International Dining Scene
Suisun Valley wineries are geographically close to Napa Valley but will make you feel like you are a world away. UC Davis recognizes Fairfield as the Petite Syrah Capital of the World, thanks to the areas exceptionally ideal growing environment. Venture onto our back roads, and visit over a dozen tasting rooms. All are family owned; including two new tasting rooms that Caymus-Suisun Winery and Bally Keal Estate recently opened. These wineries, known for treating their guests like family, are just one reason the valley is winning the hearts of visitors around the world.
Craft breweries in Fairfield prove beer is the other bottled poetry. Heretic Brewing Company remains a dedicated local favorite. Boasting over 20 beers on tap in their restaurant and tap room, with multiple flight options. The area is also home to a number of other breweries including True Symmetry, and local taprooms serving regional pints.
Where hometown pride and international flavor collide! Downtown Fairfield is home to an impressive international dining scene. Within downtown’s six-block core on Texas Street, you’ll find traditional American favorites, Italian, Indian, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, southern barbecue, and of course, sugary treats.
Get out and explore!
Conclusion
Get out and explore and discover all there is to see and do in and around Fairfield with outdoor adventures, championship golf courses, unique shopping, and delicious dining. Spend the day wine tasting, sample delicious brews, taste award-winning olive oils, hike the trails at Rockville Hills, or experience a ride on an old train car at the Western Railway Museum.
With Sacramento, San Francisco, and the Napa Valley all within a short drive, the travel possibilities and adventures in and around Fairfield are endless.
