Reviews & Comments
Napa, CA
Half the price of San Francisco and Silicon Valley -
5/20/2017Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but varied enough to offer definite seasons. A town of 75000 people, it's easy to become a part of through community activities, clubs, churches, and interest organizations from American Association of University Women to Rotary International. There are several public as well as private golf courses, good fishing, biking and hiking. And much of the Valley's cultural and culinary offerings are located here or in the nearby towns of Sonoma, Yountville and St. Helena. There's always plenty to do and no huge push to do more than you want. It is relatively expensive compared to Midwest housing but inexpensive compared to Northern California's cities and Silicon Valley. So you have to calculate the trade-offs to live here. There will always be people who don't think the sacrifice is worth it, but just as many who think it definitely Napa is a treasure. Only you can decide.
Napa, CA
Napa County is a great place to retire -
5/20/2017An hour north of San Francisco but a true community in its own right, rather than a suburb, the city of Napa is a small town grown large. But at a population just under 75,000 -- swelled by a long tourism season -- Napa offers more options than most communities its size. If you're seeking a more freeway-accessible location, American Canyon is the spot to seek your future retirement home. Cherish small-town (very upscale) living? Upscale small town living can be found in St. Helena, Yountville & Calistoga.