Napa still has a small town feel. A 15 min. walk takes you to the Oxbow Marketplace with its variety of indoor eateries, coffee shop, bakery, olive oil shop, etc.; a real hangout for locals and visitors alike. Walk another 10 minutes and you are in downtown where you might run into a music festival, Shakespeare performance in Veteran's Park or art show. Within easy driving distance there is diRosa art museum, an incredible collection of S.F. Bay Area art of the past 60 years, and the Napa Valley Museum. In the fall you might witness "crush" at a winery or take a tour to watch grapes turn into liquid gold. The climate is moderate, humidity low (read, few bugs!) and the locals very friendly. St. Helena and Calistoga are nearby and offer even more opportunities to experience the beauty of the Valley. And more wine and great food!