| The residents of Napa County enjoy both a refined | | | | seafood is brought in every week from San Fransisco. |
| and relaxed lifestyle in one of the most beautiful | | | | Of course, the most well-known products of the Napa |
| valleys in California. The towns are small, and | | | | Valley are the wines, which flow freely at over one |
| residential homes are mixed in with larger properties | | | | hundred and thirty local restaurants. There are also |
| like farms and vineyards. Homes are generally built to | | | | farmer's markets where tourists and residents alike |
| be environmentally friendly and all locals support | | | | can buy seasonal produce. |
| conservation and recycling efforts. Most people shop | | | | Outdoor activities are abundant and include |
| in the downtown areas where they get most of what | | | | championship golfing, lake fishing, ballooning, outdoor |
| they need at local groceries, specialty stores, and | | | | paintball, hiking, horseback riding and boating. There is |
| shops. The calendar of events is full throughout the | | | | even a flying school for individuals who wish to obtain |
| year and includes festivals, fundraisers, and concerts. | | | | a pilot license for single and multi-engine airplanes. The |
| Families and many single professionals earn a higher | | | | ground school combines classroom instruction along |
| income than the national average. There is also a | | | | with computer simulated flying to prepare students for |
| population of retirees as well as seasonal residents. | | | | flights at the local Napa Airport. |
| The exclusive qualities of the Napa Valley allow for | | | | Shopping is abundant. Of course, there is nearby San |
| the lifestyle in Napa County to be above average. | | | | Francisco, but Napa County boasts its own unique and |
| Leisure activities are abundant and enriching. Festivals | | | | high-end shopping outlets. There are many independent |
| are frequent, well-attended, and covered by | | | | bookstores, home design centers, art galleries and |
| international press. This includes prestigious events like | | | | clothing boutiques that offer one of a kind |
| the annual Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival, | | | | merchandise. Along with locally owned restaurants, |
| Annual Friends of the Napa River Festival, Napa Valley | | | | most of these stores are located on the main streets |
| Mustard Festival, and the Sonoma County Tomato | | | | of walkable downtown areas to offer a completely |
| Festival. The fully restored Lincoln Theater brings | | | | relaxing shopping experience. |
| internationally acclaimed entertainment to the valley | | | | Although tourism is a mainstay in Napa Valley, the |
| and the historic Napa Valley Opera House presents a | | | | residential properties are sectioned off in such a way |
| full season of musical theater. There are many local | | | | as to be accessible, yet still allow for privacy. |
| art and natural history museums as well as museums | | | | Residents are sophisticated, well-heeled, generally |
| that focus on the wineries and agriculture of the area. | | | | environmentally aware, and appreciative of what life |
| Because of this, local residents enjoy a rural, yet | | | | has to offer. Napa County has been home to quite a |
| sophisticated lifestyle. | | | | few notable people, including famous authors, |
| The cuisine is healthy and much of the food is locally | | | | entertainers, and historical figures. Overall, the lifestyle |
| grown. Locally grown foods include fruit, vegetables, | | | | of Napa County is relaxed, healthy, and slow paced. |
| olives, honey, mustard, meats, and dairy. Freshly caught | | | | |