In-N-Out Burger – Vacaville, CA (Nut Tree)
In-N-Out Burger – Vacaville, CA (Nut Tree)
About This Location
In-N-Out Burger Vacaville (Store #103) is located at 170 Nut Tree Pkwy., Vacaville, CA 95687, on Nut Tree south of the I-80 Freeway, east of Vacaville Premium Outlets. Situated along California’s busiest east-west highway corridor, this is the only In-N-Out location in Vacaville and a favorite stop for travelers between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area. This location offers both drive-thru and dine-in seating, plus outdoor seating, highchairs, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility.
Vacaville is famous for the historic Nut Tree — California’s legendary roadside stop that opened in 1921 as a small fruit stand and grew into one of the state’s most iconic travel destinations. Today, the Nut Tree Plaza has been reborn as a lifestyle center featuring the original miniature train, carousel, shops, and restaurants. Right across the highway, the Vacaville Premium Outlets draw bargain hunters from across Northern California with brands like Coach, Michael Kors, and Kate Spade.
Founded on October 22, 1948, by Harry and Esther Snyder in Baldwin Park, California, In-N-Out Burger was the state’s first drive-thru hamburger stand. The company has since grown into one of America’s most beloved fast-food chains with over 432 locations across 10 states — all while remaining privately owned. Now led by Lynsi Snyder, the founders’ granddaughter, In-N-Out is renowned for using only the freshest ingredients: never-frozen beef, hand-leafed lettuce, tomatoes sliced fresh daily, and shakes made with real ice cream.
This Vacaville location is rated 4.3 stars with 195 reviews on TripAdvisor, ranking #1 of 18 Quick Bites in Vacaville. On Yelp, it has earned 354 reviews with reviewers praising its consistency on long I-80 road trips. On Birdeye, it holds a remarkable 5.0 stars from 31 reviews. The TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice badge and its #1 Quick Bites ranking show just how much locals and highway travelers love this spot. Whether you’re heading to Napa Valley, shopping the outlets, or simply passing through on I-80, this is a must-stop.
| Store Name | In-N-Out Burger – Vacaville (Nut Tree) |
|---|---|
| Store Number | #103 |
| Address | 170 Nut Tree Pkwy., Vacaville, CA 95687 |
| Region | Solano County, I-80 Corridor, North Bay / Sacramento Area |
| Landmark | On Nut Tree; S of 80 Fwy; E of Vacaville Outlets |
| Phone | 1-800-786-1000 (Toll-Free) |
| Services | Drive-Thru · Dine-In Seating · Outdoor Seating · Takeout |
| Cuisine | American · Fast Food · Burgers · Fries · Shakes |
| Price Range | $ (Budget-Friendly) |
| Payment | Visa · Mastercard · Amex · Discover · Cash |
| Parking | Free Parking Available |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair Accessible · Air Conditioning · Restrooms · Highchairs · Outdoor Seating |
| Website | locations.in-n-out.com/103 |
Hours of Operation
Standard In-N-Out hours with extended closing on Fridays and Saturdays. Both the dining room and drive-thru share the same hours at this location.
Dining Room Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
Drive-Thru Hours
| Day | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Thursday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
| Friday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Saturday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:30 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 a.m. |
Nearby In-N-Out Locations
Other In-N-Out Burger restaurants near the Vacaville Nut Tree location. Note: Vacaville sits between the Sacramento and Bay Area clusters along the I-80 corridor.
In-N-Out – Fairfield
In-N-Out – Davis
In-N-Out – Napa
In-N-Out – Vallejo
Directions & Getting There
Located on Nut Tree Parkway south of Interstate 80, just east of Vacaville Premium Outlets. The ideal I-80 rest stop between Sacramento and San Francisco.
| Address | 170 Nut Tree Pkwy., Vacaville, CA 95687 |
|---|---|
| Hint | On Nut Tree; S of 80 Fwy; E of Vacaville Outlets |
| From I-80 West (from Sacramento) | Take I-80 West to the Nut Tree Parkway/Vacaville Outlets exit. Turn left (south) on Nut Tree Pkwy — In-N-Out is on the right side, approximately 0.2 miles from the freeway exit. |
| From I-80 East (from SF/Bay Area) | Take I-80 East to the Nut Tree Parkway exit. Turn right (south) on Nut Tree Pkwy — In-N-Out is on the right side. Approximately 55 miles from San Francisco, 35 miles from Walnut Creek. |
| From Downtown Vacaville | Head east on Merchant St. to Davis St., continue to Nut Tree Pkwy. Approximately 3 miles, 8 minutes. |
| From Napa Valley | Take CA-12 East or I-80 East from Napa. Exit at Nut Tree Parkway. Approximately 18 miles, 25 minutes. |
| Nearby | Vacaville Premium Outlets (0.2 mi) · Nut Tree Plaza (0.3 mi) · Costco (0.1 mi) · Target (0.2 mi) · Walmart (0.3 mi) · Kaiser Permanente (0.5 mi) · Jelly Belly Factory (5 mi) · Peña Adobe Regional Park (3 mi) |
| Parking | Free parking lot available |
| GPS | 38.3566° N, 121.9877° W |
About Vacaville, California
The I-80 corridor city between Sacramento and San Francisco — home of the legendary Nut Tree and Vacaville Premium Outlets.
Vacaville is a city in Solano County along the I-80 corridor, situated midway between Sacramento (35 miles east) and San Francisco (55 miles southwest). With a 2024 population of 102,596, it has a median household income of $111,126 and a median age of 38.2 years. The city’s largest ethnic groups are White (44.3%), Hispanic (27.9%), and Asian (11%). Vacaville is currently growing at a rate of about 1.13% annually.
The city’s most iconic landmark is the Nut Tree — California’s legendary roadside stop that opened on July 3, 1921, as a fruit stand under a black walnut tree planted by pioneer Sallie Fox in 1859. At its peak, the original Nut Tree featured a world-renowned restaurant, toy shop, bakery, gift shop, aviary, miniature railroad, and even its own airport. Celebrity visitors included Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Chuck Yeager, and Bing Crosby, and the Nut Tree catered a luncheon for Queen Elizabeth II in 1983. Though it closed in the late 1990s, the Nut Tree Plaza reopened as a modern lifestyle center that preserves the original No. 5 Train and Carousel (4.1 stars, #1 Sights & Landmarks on TripAdvisor). Other key attractions include the Vacaville Premium Outlets (with 120+ brand-name stores), Peña Adobe Regional Park, Lagoon Valley Park (hiking and boating), and the nearby Jelly Belly Factory (in Fairfield, 5 miles west) with free factory tours. Vacaville is also home to major biotech employers including Genentech and ALZA Corporation.
In-N-Out Burger History
From a 100-square-foot drive-thru stand to a 432-location empire — all while staying family-owned.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1948 | Harry & Esther Snyder open the first In-N-Out in Baldwin Park, CA — California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand. Burgers sold for 25 cents. |
| 1961 | The first Animal Style burger is created in response to customer requests. |
| 1963 | The legendary Double-Double is added to the menu. |
| 1979 | First restaurant with dine-in seating opens in Ontario, CA. |
| 1992 | In-N-Out expands outside California — first Nevada location in Las Vegas. |
| ~2000 | In-N-Out opens Store #103 on Nut Tree Parkway in Vacaville, bringing fresh burgers to the I-80 corridor and pairing perfectly with California’s legendary Nut Tree roadside stop tradition. The location quickly becomes a top-ranked dining spot for road-trippers. |
| 2018 | Celebrates 70th anniversary with 334 locations in 6 states. |
| 2026 | Now 432+ locations across 10 states. Newest: Franklin, TN (opened Feb 25, 2026). |
