Mare Island was the nation's first naval station on the West Coast, commencing operations in 1854. Since its closure in 1996, the community has rallied around the island's conversion to Vallejo's newest neighborhood. The City of Vallejo is partnering with The Nimitz Group and Southern Land Company (their developer) to develop and manage the Island. Mare island is now home to more than 100 businesses, Touro University and a thriving residential community.
The Nimitz Group
The Nimitz Group and Southern Land Company, the master developer of approximately 650 acres on Mare Island, offers both residential and commercial space. To find available office, retail, industrial or maritime space for lease, visit their Commercial Properties webpage ahttps://nimitzgroup.com
Mare Island Historic Park Foundation
The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation (MIHPF) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to retain and restore the history and character of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard. The MIHPF operates the Mare Island Museum and provides guided tours around the island which includes a visit to the mansions on Officers Row, St. Peters Chapel, Alden Park, the Mare Island Museum and the drydocks along the Mare Island Strait.
Reservations of four landmark buildings - the Admiral's mansion, the Captain's mansion, St. Peter's Chapel and the Mare Island Museum - are available through the MIHPF. For contact information and pricing, visit their website at www.mareislandmuseum.org/venues.
Mare Island Historic Park Foundation
Mare Island Museum
1100 Railroad Avenue
Vallejo, CA 94592
707-557-4646
www.mareislandmuseum.org
Touro University
Touro University California offers higher and professional instruction to more than 1,400 students on Mare Island. Touro offers graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistance studies, nursing, public health and education.
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
707-638-5270
www.tu.edu