Fairfield, CA stands as the midway point between San Francisco and Sacramento, distinguishing itself as one of the most desirable communities in the Bay Area, With its close proximity to all of San Francisco's attractions, as well as Lake Tahoe, the Vacaville premium outlet mall, and the Aquatic Complex located in center of Fairfield itself, this city's residential atmosphere and convenient proximity to many major Bay Area attractions allows people renting apartments here to bask in the best of both worlds.
Fairfield was incorporated as a city in 1903. Today, the population surpasses 108,000, and Fairfield residents can truly enjoy the work-life balance of a prosperous economy with an abundance of recreational opportunities to choose from.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be pleased to know that Fairfield is home to over six parks. Head over to Rockville Hills Regional Park with the family for hiking, biking and walking trails. For those looking for an ideal workout regimen, the Fairfield Aquatic Center, which includes swim lessons and aquatic fitness classes ranging from lap swimming, water aerobics, and Water Polo.
For adventurous day trips, make your way over to San Francisco for a fun-filled day of sightseeing, or go wine tasting in the world famous Napa Valley. On a weekend in the summer or winter, drive less than two hours to the legendary Lake Tahoe, which is known for its skiing and snowboarding trails in the winter and its abundance of water sports in the summer. If you feel like staying local and want to pick up some designer items at discount take a twenty minute drive north to the Vacaville Premium Outlet Mall that offers 120 outlet stores.
Although Fairfield is primarily a car dependent city, Fairfield and Suisun Transit is city's public transportation bus system serving Solano and Suisun County, with one route that directly serves Fairfield.
If you're a prospective student living in a Fairfield apartment for rent, you have plenty of options to choose from. Some universities and colleges in the surrounding areas include UC Davis, UC Berkeley and Sacramento State, among others.
Some of Fairfield's primary employment sectors include the air force, government, and education, with top employers including Travis Air Force Base, County of Solano, and Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, among others.