Solano County

Solano County is a special place, with its inviting mix of rural and suburban lifestyles and easy access to all of the urban amenities associated with two of the nation's most dynamic metropolitan regions. Though situated mid-way between San Francisco and Sacramento, Solano County has avoided many of the problems associated with these areas, such as extremely high housing prices and urban sprawl. The County adjoins the northeast section of the San Francisco Bay Area which is made up of eight other counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa and Sonoma, all of which contribute significantly to the economy of the Bay Area.

Solano County's location makes it easy to attract industry and talent from its neighbors, particularly as to its three largest cities - Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville – which are positioned along the Interstate 80 corridor. The County's 872 square miles offer a variety of landscapes, from rich agricultural land in the north to rolling hills in the south. San Francisco Bay, Suisun Bay, the Carquinez Straits, and the Sacramento River provide natural borders to the south and west. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the County is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. Businesses that call Solano County home include Genentech, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi-Cola, CSK Auto (Kragen), and Six Flags Marine World. Thanks to a mild climate, plenty of open space and proximity to lakes, rivers, and the San Francisco Bay, County residents enjoy year round outdoor recreational activities. With its strategic location, natural and human resources, history of responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County stands apart from its neighbors as a supreme place to live, learn, work and play.

According to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Projections 2005, Solano County is currently the fastest growing county in the Bay Area and is expected to experience the largest percentage increases in job growth over the next twenty years. We invite you to discover why Solano County is an amazing place to live, work and play. Solano’s seven cities are a diverse and vital group, and they complement each other well. Perfectly situated, Solano has affordable land, thriving businesses and a pro-growth attitude.