Napa Valley

Travel Guide
Napa Valley which includes farmland and landscape views
Enjoy an upscale excursion to the country’s best-known and most luxurious wine-growing region.

Nestled between northern California’s coastal mountains, this world famous wine-growing region is a sumptuous feast of natural splendor. It has rolling hills, fields awash with wildflowers, gourmet restaurants, bed-and-breakfast inns and spas among 45,000 acres (18,000 hectares) of vineyards. With ample sunshine during the day and cool nights, the climate is perfect for wine production as well as touring vineyards by bike, convertible or limo.

There are hundreds of wineries here, ranging from intimate, family-owned farms to large enterprises with cavernous grottos. The Napa soil is perfect for growing an extensive variety of grapes. These are well-suited for a broad range of wines from champagne, to chardonnay, to zinfandel. There’s something sure to satisfy almost any palette.

Many of the vineyards welcome visitors for wine tastings and a guided tour of their grounds. Learn how wines are produced and how to pair different varieties with food. Some of the big wineries have spectacular gardens and caves. There are even a few castles! When it’s time for a rest, indulge in one of Napa’s simple pleasures: sitting on a vineyard patio with a view of the grounds, enjoying a bottle of wine under the warm Californian sunshine.

Napa’s wine-producing history can be traced back to 1836 when early settler George Calvert Yount planted the first vineyard in the valley. The trendy town of Yountville, where you’ll find upscale shops and restaurants, as well as lovely inns, is named in his honor. 

This is the place to splurge on Michelin-starred restaurants, spas that offer herbal facials and wine-inspired treatments. Consider a limo tour of the many wineries so that you can indulge without getting behind the wheel. 

Napa Valley is just over an hour north of San Francisco by car. 

Where to stay in Napa Valley

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Downtown Napa

5/5(23 area reviews)

Downtown Napa is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, fine wine, and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Napa Valley Wine Train or Napa River while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Napa
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Soscol Gateway South

If you're spending some time in Soscol Gateway South, Napa River and Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park are top sights worth seeing.

Soscol Gateway South
The Grape Crusher Monument

Central Napa

If you're spending some time in Central Napa, di Rosa Art + Nature Preserve and Rockzilla are top sights worth seeing.

Central Napa
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Fuller Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Fuller Park and surrounding area, you can visit Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Premium Outlets.

Fuller Park
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Napa Abajo

While Napa Abajo isn't home to many top sights, Napa Valley Wine Train and Uptown Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Napa Abajo
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Alta Heights

While Alta Heights isn't home to many top sights, Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Valley Expo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alta Heights
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort
4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $299 per night from May 28 to May 29
CA $299
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this spa resort in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Beautiful property! No complaints"

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Silverado Resort
The Meritage Resort and Spa
The Meritage Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA
The price is CA $415 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $415
CA $549 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Napa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The property is stunning with great amenities"

Reviewed on May 12, 2024

The Meritage Resort and Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon
DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon
4 out of 5
3600 Broadway St, Hwy 29, American Canyon, CA
The price is CA $155 per night from May 27 to May 28
CA $155
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in American Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful, the room was clean but the room and property is a bit run down. Carpet is stained and very old, walls need to be painted in room."

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton Napa Valley - American Canyon
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RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3 out of 5
500 Lincoln Ave, Napa, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)
"Great staff. Clean tiny houses."

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
Spacious Home Near Downtown Napa
Spacious Home Near Downtown Napa
Napa
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Napa Valley Wine Train and Westwood Hills ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Great Place For Us
"Our family stayed here over Christmas. One of our 3 adult children had to work several days over Christmas week at a nearby medical center and the house was close enough that she could join us when not working. We had plenty of room for the 5 of us (all adults) and our big dog, and really enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2023

Spacious Home Near Downtown Napa
Beautiful Wine Country Vacation Home - St. Helena Permit PL-22-033
Beautiful Wine Country Vacation Home - St. Helena Permit PL-22-033
St Helena
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in St. Helena. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Castello di Amorosa ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Awesome place
"Love this house. Close to town and everything. Plenty of room for everyone."

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Beautiful Wine Country Vacation Home - St. Helena Permit PL-22-033
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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