Jelly Belly Factory
This is where the magic happens! The Jelly Belly Candy Company is the home of Jelly Belly® jelly beans and more than 50 other fine confections. The tour is always free – and the samples are too!
The Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and self-guided factory tours operate daily from 9:15 a.m to 4 p.m., except for New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Jelly Belly factory tours are especially popular and referred to by many as a “unique and sweet experience”. Reservations are not required. Step into the factory and smell the aroma of chocolate, peach, cinnamon, pineapple, or whatever is being cooked up that day. Explore a real working factory where employees cook up over 100 different kinds of Jelly Belly beans, along with other sweet treats. Learn the secrets to how Jelly Belly creates the legendary Jelly Belly jelly bean, and discover why it can take up to two weeks to make a single bean.
The fun doesn’t stop with the free tour! The Jelly Belly Café serves hamburgers and pizza in the shape of a jelly bean! Or, you can take the ‘BeanBoozled’ Challenge with your family and friends at the sample bar. Upstairs, you’ll find the Jelly Belly Chocolate & Wine Experience, featuring wines from Suisun Valley and chocolates made in house. Come discover why USA Today readers voted the Jelly Belly Factory one of the Top 10 Tours in the United States!
VISIT FAIRFIELD, CA
FAIRFIELD, CA
Nestled in the heart of Northern California, amid rolling hills and farmland, you’ll discover some of the Golden State’s best-kept secrets in Fairfield. Located 45 miles from both San Francisco and Sacramento and just 15 miles from the world-famous Napa Valley, visitors will find Fairfield full of open spaces, quiet country roads, and acres of thriving vineyards.
COMMUTE TIMES
The average commute to Sacramento is 51 minutes, Davis is 36 minutes, Napa is 48 minutes, Walnut Creek is 35 minutes, San Francisco is 55 minutes, and shopping in Vacaville is about 19 minutes with local grocery and dining all within a 5 to 10-minute drive.
WEATHER
The summers are long, warm, arid, and mostly clear and the winters are short, cold, wet, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 40°F to 87°F and is rarely below 31°F or above 97°F.
BIKE FRIENDLY
With Fairfield’s natural beauty and nice weather throughout the year, you’ll enjoy both off-road trails and bike paths for exploring the area. Click here to explore safe paths and trails for all levels of experienced riders,
FITNESS
Fairfield is accessible to a variety of fitness centers in and around town to choose from including some of our local favorites In-Shape, Anytime Fitness, Planet Fitness, snd more. Click here to see all clubs and gyms.
PET FRIENDLY
The City of Fairfield is a very pet-friendly environment. Offering plenty of dog parks, walking trails, hiking trails, even our local shops and cafes offer a water bowl for the pooch.
OUTDOOR FUN
Miles of hiking and biking trails expand over open, rolling grassland, through oak forests, and alongside pristine marshes. Kayak or paddle your way through the Suisun Marsh and witness native wildlife, or cast a line in nearby waterways or the tranquil bay.
FARMERS MARKETS
Fairfield has no shortage of family-owned farms, each with deep roots in the community. As spring blossoms into summer, look for their farm stands or visit a farmer’s market where you’ll find fresh-picked goodness with that fresh-off-the-vine flavor.
MALL SHOPPING
Solano Town Center in Fairfield hosts Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, JCPenney, and Macy’s department stores, and Dave & Buster’s is opening soon! There are over 130 other shops and restaurants in the mall.
Local Grocers
Raley’s, Safeway, and Trader Joes make up the bulk of the big grocers. There are however many ethnic grocery stores including Super La Favorita Meat Market, Suisun Seafood Center, Delhi Bazar, and the International Market
MOVIES
The Regal Edwards Fairfield 16 & IMAX. You will find the most up to date releases on 16 different screens offering just every time you could imagine. Plus they offer IMax and 3D movies all with stunning sound.
