Place to visit
Solano, United States: what it is and when to go
Solano is a Californian ferry in United States (Stockton, California). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Californian ferry · Diving, History
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 67 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.01719, -121.80513
What it is and where
Solano is a Californian ferry in United States (Stockton, California). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Late 1800s railroad ferry sunk as a breakwater
It is in Stockton, California, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 46 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.01719, -121.80513; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 67 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving and History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Solano is March to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | June to September | April to May and October |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Solano has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Antioch Dunes National Wildlife RefugeSand dune habitat located near Antioch, California1.2 km
- Antioch BridgeBridge carrying California SR 160 across the San Joaquin River4.9 km
- McCauley Estate VineyardsWinery15 km
- ADT - California - T - Seg 7Hiking16 km
- Suisun BayBay on the California coast of the United States17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Diving
- USS Yorktown: 1936 Yorktown-class aircraft carrier
- USS Arizona: 1915 Pennsylvania-class battleship
- Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi: 1925 aircraft carrier initially laid down as a battlecruiser
- Dry Tortugas National Park: 64,657 acres in Florida (US) managed by the National Park Service
- Japanese aircraft carrier Sōryū: 1935 Sōryū-class aircraft carrier
- Japanese aircraft carrier Kaga: 1921 Tosa-class battleship
Every United States place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Solano?
It is a Californian ferry in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Solano?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Solano?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 67 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge, Antioch Bridge, McCauley Estate Vineyards. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Stockton, California10 places to see in and around Stockton, California, United States: Haggin Museum, Cathedral of the Annunciation, Solano. Best time: March to October.
- Diving249 places for diving in United States, from USS Yorktown to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Solano on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.