Waterfront town between Sacramento and San Francisco
Suisun City residents spend their days walking along the waterfront, where they enjoy views of stately boats and soaring seagulls, grab a bite to eat, or participate in a community event. The city is located on the Suisun Marsh – the largest marsh on the West Coast. But residents are close to more than just the water. “We’re pretty much equidistant between Sacramento and San Francisco; we’re near Napa,” says Michelle Franzen, Supervising Librarian at the Suisun City Library. “So I think it’s a nice location because it’s near a lot of things.” Military families find Suisun City a convenient 8 miles away from the Travis Air Force Base. Solano County, in which Suisun City is located, is the most diverse in the country, according to the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Those who call Suisun City home can brag about A-minus schools, community parks and open spaces and annual events that bring 29,000 residents together.
A median housing price of $537,000 in Solano County
Many homes here originate from the ‘70s through the ‘90s and include ranch-style homes and contemporary builds. They often come with modest, fenced-in front yards landscaped with grass or rocks. Residential streets come with narrow sidewalks dotted with trees. Some properties in the downtown area were built around the early 1900s. Prices range from about $530,000 to $670,000 for three and four bedrooms.
Custom homes are widely available in Suisun City developments minutes from Travis Air Force.
There are many Single-story homes in downtown Suisun City.
Suisun City's location is perfect for anyone seeking access to the Delta waterfront.
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Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District serves the community
Suisun City students are part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, which Niche.com gives a B grade. They can attend five A-minus schools within a 10-mile radius, which include Nelda Mundy Elementary School, Green Valley Middle School, and Angelo Rodriguez High School. Public Safety Academy, also rated A-minus, prepares fifth-through-twelfth-grade students for careers in firefighting, emergency response and other jobs related to public safety.
Crystal Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Rio Vista High School offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.
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Local trails traverse the marsh
Suisun City offers plenty of green space, from family-friendly community parks to wilderness areas for a look at local wildlife. Carl E. Hall Park and Heritage Park come with playgrounds and grassy fields for running around. Heritage Park also has a baseball diamond, a challenge course and a basketball court. The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department hosts programs for all age groups, including after-school programs for youth, square dancing for adults and bingo for seniors. For a closer look at the marsh or a gander at 200 bird species, residents head to the 8,600-acre Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. The hiking trails at Rush Ranch take them around the marsh, hills and open pastures. Neighboring Fairfield provides access to more extensive indoor recreation opportunities with the Downtown Theatre and Regal Edwards Fairfield Cinema.
Families are welcome in Suisun City at parks such as Mike Day Memorial Park.
Lawler Ranch Park is a great place to get away from it all.
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Restaurants on the water serve breakfast, lunch and dinner
Many of Suisun City’s restaurants offer dining with a waterfront view. One such restaurant is Bab’s Delta Diner, with an expansive breakfast menu including omelets and hot cakes. For those who fancy Mediterranean, Athenian Grill has a menu of Greek classics such as gyro as well as burgers. Cast Iron Grill and Bar is a good date night spot with warm lighting and a menu of wine, pasta and steak. Locals do their grocery shopping at Walmart or Raley’s. Fairfield has Solano Town Center and Vacaville has the Vacaville Premium Outlets for clothing shopping.
Shut the box is played at Virgil's Bait and Ice in Suisun City.
The Cast Iron Grill and Bar is a locally owned hotspot in Suisun City.
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Suisun City hosts waterfront events
The waterfront is the place for annual events and celebrations such as the Suisun City Waterfront Restaurant Week and Christmas on the Waterfront, featuring a holiday market, live music and Christmas caroling. For 18 years, the community has come together for live music, wine and art at the Waterfront Festival. The Suisun City Fire Department’s Halloween Parade is 73 years strong, with prizes for the best firefighter and police officer costumes.
Trains, I-80 go to Sacramento, San Francisco
Locals catch an Amtrack train to commute to Sacramento or San Francisco from the downtown Suisun-Fairfield station. They can also drive 45 miles to Sacramento or 48 miles to San Francisco via Interstate 80. For those without a car, the city has a door-to-door transit system taking riders anywhere within Suisun City limits for a general fare of $2. When they need to catch a flight, locals can head 49 miles to the Sacramento International Airport. Medical services are available nearby at Kaiser Permanente and NorthBay Health Medical Center in Fairfield.
Catch a bus or train to Sacramento at the depot in Suisun City.
Listen for planes, watch for flooding
The closer homes are to the Travis Air Force Base, the louder planes coming to and from the base will sound – although it doesn’t tend to be a major nuisance for residents. “Once you’ve lived here long enough, you just don’t notice those things,” Franzen says. Because of its proximity to the marsh and rising sea levels, Suisun City is at risk for flooding.
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