Napa Valley, CA

Travel Guide

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Napa Valley which includes farmland and landscape views
Napa Valley featuring farmland and signage
Napa Valley featuring landscape views and farmland
Napa Valley which includes signage 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

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 River or Uptown Theater while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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The Grove

While The Grove might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Silverado Resort - North and South Courses and Black Stallion Winery.

The Grove
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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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 Expo and Oxbow Public Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alta Heights
Nice little B&B the Farmhouse. Judy gave us some great options for places to go for meals.

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 Public Market.

McPherson
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort
4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
$235 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$271 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Silverado Resort
Archer Hotel Napa
Archer Hotel Napa
4.5 out of 5
1230 First Street, Napa, CA
$272 nightly
The price is $313 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$313 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Birthday celebration
"The room was very clean and the staff acknowledged the celebration of my husband’s birthday with complementary treats. The staff at Sky and Vine were also very attentive and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Archer Hotel Napa
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
3425 Solano Ave, Napa, CA
$234 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$270 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Napa. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Family vacay
"Friendly staff very nice hotel for Kids nice amenities"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & 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 in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,267 reviews)
"Was a good size and decent price. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
Napa
Book a stay at this golf condo in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Napa Valley Wine Train and Silverado Resort - North ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Great experience!! Location is ideal"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
Downtown Napa Cottage- walking distance to City Center
Downtown Napa Cottage- walking distance to City Center
Napa
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Napa Valley Wine Train and di Rosa Art ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Beautiful outdoor space
"This cottage is well-loved and cared for. The outdoor space is beautifully landscaped and a quiet retreat. The house is old, but has a lot of charm. Everything worked well and check in was very easy. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Downtown Napa Cottage- walking distance to City Center
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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