Come for the Air Force Base, stay for the vineyards, beer and jelly beans
Southwest of Napa Valley, the city of Fairfield sits between the California Coastal Range foothills and the biggest saltwater marsh in the western U.S. The city skirts the edge of Napa’s wine country and has its own vineyards without the congestion of a tourist town. Travis Air Force Base is by far the largest employer, and the regional Anheuser-Busch brewery and the Jelly Belly Candy Company headquarters contribute to the community’s unique flavor. Fairfield serves as the county seat for Solano County and sits along Interstate 80, halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Travis Air Force Base is by far the largest employer in Fairfield.
Fairfield has its own vineyards without the congestion of a tourist town.
Solano Town Center has a host of department stores and clothing retail in Fairfield.
Fairfield is home to several beautiful golf courses.
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Live by city amenities or in secluded hillside homes
The median single-family home price in Fairfield is about $640,000. The market is steady without major price differences between 2023 and 2024. Plenty of homes sell for around $600,000, matching the average home value of the Vallejo-Fairfield metro area; this is about $50,000 more than the national average home value. Fairfield has everything from manufactured homes to multimillion-dollar properties. Less expensive homes are typically clustered in the center of town, while pricier properties are concentrated in the southwest neighborhood of Cordelia. Green Valley, an upscale neighborhood nestled in the foothills, has custom million-dollar homes on large lots. Along the city’s northern edge, Rancho Solano has New Traditional and Mission Revival homes boasting panoramic porch views of the foothills.
A row of Fairfield homes with boasting panoramic porch views of the foothills.
Fairfield's location is perfect for residents who want to live close to town and wilderness.
Fairfield has everything from manufactured homes to multimillion-dollar properties.
Along Fairfield’s northern edge, Rancho Solano has Mission Revival homes with amazing views.
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Fairfield’s two public school districts
Students may attend Travis Unified School District, rated A-minus on Niche, or Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, rated B. Fairfield-Suisan is the larger district; it contains Nelda Mundy Elementary and Angelo Rodriguez High, both rated A-minus. Travis Unified School District covers the area surrounding Travis Air Force Base. It has its own highly-rated institutions, like Vanden High School, rated A-minus.
Nelda Mundy Elementary School offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.
Angelo Rodriguez High School is in the Cordelia neighborhood of California.
Vanden High School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.
Green Valley Middle School is conveniently located between Benicia and Fairfield.
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Wining and dining in Fairfield
Wineries are a way of life in the area, but a growing brewery scene is percolating in town, giving residents plenty of choices on nights out. Much of the city’s shopping and dining is clustered around Texas Street and along the Interstate 80 corridor. Chains and local restaurants specialize in a variety of cuisines, from Indian to Mexican, and Solano Town Center has a host of department stores, shoe stores and clothing retailers.
Grab a cup at The Coffee Bar next to the courthouse in Fairfield.
Trader Joes is a Fairfield favorite for grocery shopping.
People enjoy Evelyn's Big Italian in Fairfield.
Zowntown is a great place for a haircut in Fairfield.
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Hiking, biking, swimming and golfing
Fairfield has over two dozen parks: some are simple green spaces for play and picnicking, while others have fishing, athletic courts and winding hiking trails. Rockville Hills Regional Park has more than 600 acres of grasslands and woodlands. Its 14 miles of trails include paths for mountain bikers and a loop called the All People’s Trail designed for accessibility. Central County Bikeway and Grizzly Island Trail line either side of State Route 12, and Fairfield Linear Park Trail is six miles of the former Sacramento Northern Railway line. Year-round, swimmers can use the indoor pool and waterslides at the Aquatics Complex at Allan Witt Park. Fairfield is also home to several golf courses.
Playing mini golf and exploring the Jelly Belly Visitors Center
Fairfield hosts community events, like the Blues, Brews, & BBQ Cook-off, the Tomato and Vine Festival and a Dia de los Muertos celebration. As the home of the Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield is also the site of the company’s visitor center, where guests can sample local wines paired with candy and dine at the Jelly Belly Café. For a day of laser tag and mini golf, folks can head to Scandia Golfland. Locals can also gather at houses of worship like Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses or Guru Nanak Sikh Temple.
For a day of laser tag and mini golf, folks can head to Scandia Golfland in Fairfield..
Just opposite Scandia Golfland baseball players can try their swings in Fairfield.
Jelly Belly Candy Company headquarters contribute to Fairfield's unique flavor.
The Jelly Belly factory is a tourist hot spot in Fairfield.
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Commuting on Amtrak
Fairfield stretches around Interstate 80 and includes the intersection of Interstates 80 and 680 and State Route 12. Fairfield Transit provides public bus service; a car is needed for most transportation, but for commuters to neighboring cities, travelers can hop on a train at the Fairfield-Suisan Amtrak station and disembark in Sacramento in under an hour. The ride to San Francisco is an hour and a half. The Amtrak has many other stops, connecting passengers to surrounding stations in and out of state. Sacramento International Airport is 47 miles away. Within the city, NorthBay Medical Center includes a level two trauma center.
Fairfield commuters can hop on a train at the Fairfield-Suisan Amtrak station.
Public Transportation is readily available in Fairfield.
Fairfield stretches around Interstate 80 and includes the intersection of I-80 and and 680.
Within Fairfield, NorthBay Medical Center includes a level two trauma center.
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Public safety and environmental risks
According to the Fairfield Police Department, the most prevalent crime is property-related, specifically larceny, which has gone down 19% from 2023 to 2024. Homicides went down 80% from 2023 to 2024. The Police Explorers Program fosters relationships between law enforcement and young adults through community service and events.
Fairfield has a Mediterranean climate with sweltering summers and rainy winters. The fire risk increases with elevation, putting the neighborhood of Rancho Solano more at risk. Meanwhile, low-lying neighborhoods near the marsh have an increased flood risk. The last major fire occurred in 2020; it sparked from lightning strikes during wildfire season, which lasts from August to October.
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