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City Of Vacaville
 
  Vacaville's History  

When William McDaniel purchased land from Manuel Vaca,
he agreed that a one square mile area would be used to
create a township. The deed was recorded on Dec. 13,
1851, and the township was called “Vacaville.” In 1892
Vacaville was incorporated as a city.

Vacaville has a rich past, tracing its roots to those early days of pioneers and adventurers. Through more than 150 years, Vacaville has maintained a spirit that embraces change, yet holds on to the traditions of a colorful past.

Its beginnings found settlers staking out ranches and then farming the land. This eventually gave way to major agriculture production. At one time Vacaville was the fresh fruit capital of California, shipping fruit and nut products throughout the nation. These agricultural beginnings were reflected at the “Nut Tree” in Vacaville. The Nut Tree began as a roadside fruit stand and grew to become a world-renowned restaurant complex that served as an oasis for travelers between the San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento Valley for almost 75 years. Generations of families visited Vacaville and the Nut Tree, making it a true “icon” along I-80. Today it no longer exists, except in memories of those who visited the one of a kind restaurant.

Today, Vacaville is a vibrant community in one of the fastest growing areas of the nation and has become home to some of the largest and most successful life-science companies in the world, including Genentech, Alza, Chiron, and Large Scale Biologies. Its location makes it one of California’s most attractive family communities. Yet, through it all, the pioneering spirit of Vacaville continues to thrive and bring prosperity to the residents.
     
 

Vacaville, California is located in northern Solano County, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. The City of Vacaville, incorporated in 1892 and currently comprising just under 27 square miles, has a beautiful setting bordered by rolling hillsides, fruit orchards and fertile farmland. While the City’s population history shows its rapid growth, Vacaville remains a “small town at heart,” whose residents pride themselves on the high level of community involvement.
 
Affordable housing, quality schools, a wide array of youth activities,
and numerous community events contribute to making Vacaville a familyoriented city. The median price of a home in Vacaville is in the high
$300,000 range. Residents of all ages participate in organized sports
leagues year-round, including soccer, baseball, softball, and ice hockey.
In addition, the City of Vacaville provides high quality recreation
programs for all ages, and has continued to invest in state-of-the-art
public recreation facilities, including a new community pool with water
slides and a diving well, ball fields, and a skateboard park.

Residents and visitors enjoy an expanding choice of restaurants in the
revitalized, historic downtown, and some of the best shopping in the
area with a thriving retail district along Interstate 80 that includes one
of the largest factory outlet complexes in California.		  
 
     
       
*Based on statistics from Bay Area Real Estate Information Services MLS (BAREIS)