Carquinez Heights
in Solano County of California, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.076 and -122.240 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 4' 34" and W -122° 14' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:16 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:02 am and 4:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Carquinez Heights

Carquinez Heights in Solano County (California) is located in United States about 2,420 mi (or 3,894 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Carquinez Heights is now 12:16 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -8 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Carquinez Heights, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in a distance of 25 mi (or 40 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 10 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Martinez, Napa, Fairfield, Oakland and San Rafael. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Courtyard Vallejo Napa Valley

Address
4,4 mi
1000 Fairgrounds Drive
94589 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Travelodge Vallejo

Address
2,5 mi
444 Tennessee Street
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Motel 7

Address
0,8 mi
211 Lincoln Road West
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Regency Inn

Address
4,2 mi
4326 Sonoma Blvd
94589 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn near Six Flags Discovery Kingdom-Napa Valley

Address
4,4 mi
1185 Admiral Callaghan Ln.
94591 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


MOTEL 6 VALLEJO

Address
0,3 mi
597 SANDY BEACH RD
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Deluxe Inn

Address
2,1 mi
Solano Ave 2070
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Super 8 Vallejo/Napa Valley

Address
2,1 mi
Solano Ave 2070
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn Vallejo

Address
2,1 mi
Mariposa St 4
94590 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HOWARD JOHNSON VALLEJO

Address
2,5 mi
44 ADMIRAL CALLAHAN DRIVE
94591 Vallejo
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bay Village Apartments for rent in Vallejo CA

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Length: 53:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Length: 52:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Vallejo, California - Crossing the Carquinez Bridge HD (2014)

Published: September 20, 2014
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

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GoPro: My Amazing Summer in 90 Seconds

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 21:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WorldMaverik

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Carquinez Model Railroad Society Layout - 7/2011

Published: February 13, 2012
Length: 00:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: centexrails

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Mike Templeton Blockhead

Published: April 27, 2009
Length: 24:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Templeton Variety

Templeton Variety, sideshow, Blockhead, Toots Tavern, Crockett, CA.


Post Frontal Paragliding near Carquinez Bridge 4-11-10

Published: April 11, 2010
Length: 28:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ronald Lee

Joel McMinn takes flight using Ozone Mantra M-3. Looks like he could have easily crossed from Vallejo to Crockett if he wanted to. Up was easy, it was down that was in question. View was from...


Mike Templeton BED OF NAILS

Published: April 27, 2009
Length: 45:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Templeton Variety

Bed of Nails, Toots Tavern, Crockett, CA.


Hernan Cortez sword swallow

Published: April 27, 2009
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

California Maritime Academy

The California Maritime Academy (also known as The Academy, CMA, Cal Maritime, CSU, Maritime, and Maritime) is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system and is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States. It is located in Vallejo, California. The university offers seven different Bachelor's degrees. It does not confer any Master's degrees or Doctoral degrees.

Located at 38.0694, -122.23 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
California State University, Maritime colleges in the United States, California Pacific Conference, Military academies of the United States, Universities and colleges in Solano County, California, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Educational institutions established in 1929, Vallejo, California

USS DeLong (DD-129)

USS DeLong (DD–129) was a Wickes class destroyer in the United States Navy. She was named for Lieutenant Commander George W. DeLong (1844–1881), an Arctic explorer.

Located at 38.0888, -122.257 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Wickes-class destroyers, Ships built in New Jersey, 1918 ships, Shipwrecks of the California coast

Carquinez Bridge

The Carquinez Bridge refers to parallel bridges spanning the Carquinez Strait, forming part of Interstate 80 between Crockett and Vallejo, California. The name originally referred to a single cantilever bridge built in 1927, helping to form a direct route between San Francisco and Sacramento. A second parallel cantilever bridge was completed in 1958 to deal with the increased traffic.

Located at 38.0608, -122.226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges completed in 1927, Bridges completed in 1958, Bridges completed in 2003, Bridges in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cantilever bridges, Buildings and structures in Solano County, California, History of Solano County, California, Interstate 80, Lincoln Highway, San Francisco Bay, Bridges on the Interstate Highway System, Suspension bridges in the United States, Towers in California, Toll bridges in California, Tolled sections of Interstate Highways, Transportation in Contra Costa County, California, Transportation in Solano County, California, Vallejo, California, Road bridges in California

Touro University California

Touro University California is an independent, not-for-profit Jewish-sponsored graduate school located on Mare Island in Vallejo, a city in the northern San Francisco Bay Area, in the U.S. state of California. The university specializes in graduate studies in education, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, and public health. The Touro University California Campus consists of 44 acres and 23 buildings of the former Mare Island naval base located east of the San Pablo Bay.

Located at 38.087, -122.264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Touro College, Universities and colleges in Solano County, California, Osteopathic medical schools, Pharmacy schools in California, Schools of public health, Schools of public health in the United States, Educational institutions established in 1997, Schools of medicine in California

Selby, California

Selby is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California next to Rodeo. It is located on the Southern Pacific Railroad 6.5 miles west-northwest of Martinez, at an elevation of 20 feet (6 m). Al Zampa, a bridge construction worker who played an integral role in the construction of numerous San Francisco Bay Area bridges, was born here in 1905. Selby is located on the Mexican land grant Rancho El Pinole made to Ygnacio Martinez. A post office operated at Selby from 1886 to 1967.

Located at 38.0567, -122.244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Contra Costa County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Company towns in California, Populated places established in 1886, Unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County, California

Tormey, California

Tormey (formerly, El Cierbo A post office operated at Tormey from 1891 to 1892.

Located at 38.0506, -122.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Contra Costa County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Company towns in California, Populated places established in 1891, Unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County, California

Valona, California

Valona is an unincorporated community in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is located in the bluffs above Crockett, 5.5 miles west-northwest of Martinez, at an elevation of 62 feet (19 m), the similar village of Selby is located nearby. The ZIP Code is 94525. The community is inside area code 510.

Located at 38.0522, -122.224 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Contra Costa County, California, Unincorporated communities in California, Unincorporated communities in Contra Costa County, California

Carquinez Strait Powerline Crossing

Carquinez Strait Powerline Crossing was the world's first powerline crossing of a large river. It was built in 1901 for a 60 kV powerline operated by Bay Counties Power Company to deliver electric power to Oakland, California. For this a crossing of Carquinez Strait was required, which has at its narrowest point a width of 1 kilometre . Such a span width was impossible with wooden poles, which were common in those days.

Located at 38.0546, -122.234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Powerline river crossings