Vallejo, CA Reviews

Vallejo is a valuable fixer-upper - 5/25/2013
The selling points of Vallejo are easy to see. A beautiful water front off the Napa River, lovely Victorian and bungalow architecture, nearly perfect drinking water from the tap, close proximity to a wild life preserve, gentle weather and a Six Flags amusement park. However, it is run down due to the loss of its naval base and failure to attract other businesses other than construction. So, it is over built in quick 1980's houses that stand empty due to the housing bust. Empty houses and no local employment meant a drop in the tax base and suddenly it is a city in crisis. However, in the year that I have lived here, I have seen many improvements with more to come. It is a worthwhile place filled with worthwhile people, it just needs time to re-discover itself.  Read More

Police response. - 11/21/2012
Our neighbor found a blonde kid with a hoody hiding in their back yard. They called the police, but the police asked if there was a crime in progress, inwhich the neigbors answered no. Two nights later, their shed was being robbed and because of his profession there were thousands of dollars worth of construction equipment. They heard the noise, saw the culpritee. Police response was "Are they in your house? " Our neighbors explained the situation, to which the police responded, "We don't do anything unless they are in your house, Sorry, we can't come out. Several years ago I had three tires taken off my car and a jack with fingerprints all over it (I could tell because it was oily and left distinct prints) I called the police and they said that they do not have the technology to process prints, but they would send out a form for us to fill out. Now, our police force is one of the most highly paid in California. I would think that they would break up their poker game long Read More

The Wost Summers - 6/25/2012
Moved here in 2008( Vallejo). If I would have known the weather was so bad during the summer season, I would have not come. This place does not have a summer season. It is sooo windy and cold, or foggy. I long for the day when I can experience real summers. I am tired of being shut in most of the time. I am sooo tired of wearing jackets, scarfs and sometimes gloves on the 4th of July, This is ridculous.The Bay Area has the worst climate of any place I have lived or visited. Read More

Worst city - 2/23/2012
I was born and raised in Vallejo and its NOT a good city to live in. I mean there are nice houses and neighborhoods, but there are also bad neighborhoods out here. The people of Vallejo made Vallejo what it is now. Its not really the city's fault. I still (sadly) live in this God forsaken place and let me tell you, i HATE it. Im in the 12th grade, and im moving out of Vallejo (Thank God) right after i graduate. Read More

Vallejo - These are a few of my favorite things - 4/28/2011
1) Walking or running on the dirt trail along the Napa River at River Park. It's a a loop just over one mile.
2) Walking or running on the gravel trail along the San Pablo Bay Trail on Mare Island. An almost 4 mile loop.
3) The annual Flyway Festival on Mare Island focusing on the migratory patterns of bird and celebrating nature and ecological living in general.
3) The weather!
4) The Carquinez Strait waterfront by the Ferry Building.
5) Taking the Ferry from Vallejo to SF
6) The beautiful Victorians, Craftman and Spanish Mediterranean homes all over the St. Vincent's Hill, Vallejo Heights and Heritage neighborhoods.
7) Getting ice cream at the old fashioned ice cream parlor, Liled's, on Tennesee Street
8) Swimming at the Cunningham Pool
9) The wonderful people who work toward improving the neighborhoods, schools and general community of Vallejo.
10) Seeing the free, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra concerts at the Empress Read More

Vallejo's Crime - 11/3/2009
I'm 20 years old and I been living in vallejo ever since I was 4 years old so I pretty much know what goes on around here. Vallejo has had a bunch of car jackings from imports, luxury, to even pimped out buckets (scrapers) and I really dont see that problem slowing down anytime soon. Long story short, my my modded acura integra was stolen right in front of my apartment back in June 09, but was recovered the next day on the side of highway 37.

Just last saturday (halloween) around mid-afternoon, I was driving in the north side of vallejo near north vallejo park, and some guy with a laptop and charger was sprinting across the street towards traffic and ended up running in front of my car, and some guy with a suit and tie was screaming "THAT GUY STOLE MY LAPTOP!!" 45 seconds later, 2 squad cars caught up to the thief and tazered him to the ground, and I was like "wow, forreal"

We have our shoplifters, homeless community (which is rising fast), gangs, etc.Read More

Rent - 9/28/2009
Rent is pretty low in comparison to the inner Read More

Crime and gang ridden! - 9/23/2009
Full of gangs and crime. Police force cut by 30 %. Closed 3 of 8 fire stations. Vallejo is the best place to become a crime Read More

Ghetto Ghetto Ghetto!! - 9/22/2009
I was born and raised in Vallejo, California. It is heartbreaking what has happened to Vallejo. Fiscal mismanagement and political vendettas caused Vallejo to file bankruptcy in 2008. Since then the police force is down 50 officers and 3 fire stations have been closed. Crime is UP. Robbery, car-jacking, etc in daylight. Kids with guns. Property values are DOWN.
If you call the police department , you reach an answering machine. 911 calls take too long to respond to. It will take decades for Vallejo to be what it once was. I am glad now that I did not move back Read More

Vallejo is really a Diamond in the Not so rough! - 9/13/2009
We purchased a home 3 years ago in an older established area, where Spanish, Mediterranean, English, French style homes are abundant. Vallejo's weather is truly mediterranean and similar to Italy's climate. This town has been progressing the last decade in many ways, politics, police, quality of life, schools, crime rate is lower...many people from all over San Francisco Bay have made Vallejo their town and are very loyal and defensive when speaking about Vallejo. There is definitely a mix of cultures, colors, educational levels, wealth status, etc... Like many California cities, many younger residents might need a course in ethics and tact to fine tune their personas. Vallejo has many good people from all sections of the spectum. We hope that after filing for BK protection, Vallejo will rise and get all it's financial issues in order and start beautifying it's streets, parks and Historic buildings. You can also go to www.vallejoindependentbulletin.com

Did I forget Read More