Napa Valley, CA

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

Napa which includes landscape views and a sunset

Downtown Napa

4.5/5(322 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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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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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
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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
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McPherson

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in McPherson and surrounding area, you can visit Napa Valley Wine Train and Oxbow Commons.

McPherson
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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
Hotel Indigo Napa Valley, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Napa Valley, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4195 Solano Avenue, Napa, CA
The price is ¥25,471 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
¥25,471
per night
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
1 night stay
"My stay was for only one night, it would help to have a microwave in the room. because I had a pet I was placed on the 1st floor by the elevator, which the noise was quite loud for my pet. Breakfast is not included, but there is a restaurant style food available."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Hotel Indigo Napa Valley, an IHG Hotel
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort
4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥29,680 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥29,680
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Relaxing spa experience"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 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 ¥52,818 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥52,818
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Napa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 3 restaurants, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

The Meritage Resort and Spa
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.
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! (1,082 reviews)
"Nice small unique space separated from neighbors. Kitchen area was adequate for a short stay."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
Beautiful Home in Northwest Napa
Beautiful Home in Northwest Napa
Napa
Stay at this vacation home in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, barbecue grills, and a Smart TV. Popular attractions Napa Valley Wine Train and Balloons Above the Valley ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Napa Weekend Trip
"Nice property only a few minutes drive from downtown"

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Beautiful Home in Northwest 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
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in St. Helena. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and an arcade/game room. Popular attractions Cameo Cinema and The ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Great stay and great location
"The house was perfect for a large group! All cooking essentials provided, there’s an outdoor grill for cooking and plenty of outdoor lounge space to relax outside. Very easy 10-15min walk into St. Helena. Awesome location with communicative host and would stay again. Only blemish is the internet ..."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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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