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

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
https://www.quarterscoffeehouse.com/

Savage and Cooke Distillery
https://savageandcooke.com/

Mare Island Brew Co. (Coal Shed Brewery)
https://www.mareislandbrewingco.com/c...

Maker Faire
https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/

Doc Of Bay Music Festival
https://dockofbay.com/

Kindred Motorworks
https://kindredmotorworks.com/

Film Mare Island
https://filmmareisland.com/

San Pablo Bay Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/ca...

Heritage Preserve
https://www.preservemareislandpreserv...

Landing Craft
https://usslcs102.org/

St. Peter's Chapel
https://www.visitvallejo.com/events/u...

Tours (Mare Island Historic Park Foundation)
https://www.mihpf.org/tours

Mare Island Company
https://www.mareislandco.com/

Visiting Vallejo
https://www.visitvallejo.com/

Drone Footage by @mannyrproductions

Historical Photos From Naval History and Heritage Command
https://www.history.navy.mil

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