Napa, CA

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Napa which includes landscape views and a sunset
Taste some of the world’s best wines in California’s unofficial wine capital, a city synonymous with grape growing and rolling green hills.

Sip your way through Napa, the county seat of Napa County, California, and its largest city. Known primarily for its fantastic vineyards, the city also offers numerous cultural attractions and other things to see and do.

Explore Napa’s famous vineyards. It’s hard to find one that you won’t like, but Judd’s Hill Winery and Microcrush, Artesa Vineyards and Winery, O’Brien Estate Winery and Domaine Carneros are among the most popular. Tour rolling vineyards, try stomping grapes with your feet and taste some of the world’s favorite wines.

At Hess Collection, discover art and wine under one roof. Go on a tour of the vineyard and taste its acclaimed cabernet sauvignon. Explore the Hess Art Collection , which gives you a peek into the world-class modern art collection of Donald Hess.

See more fantastic art at di Rosa. The non-profit contemporary art center focuses on di Rosa Northern California artists. See pieces by Robert Arneson, Joan Brown, Jay DeFeo and other Bay Area talent. The long gallery building, which resembles a modern barn and is surrounded by rolling hills, is almost as unique as the art inside.

For a first-hand look into the winemaking process, visit Seguin Moreau Napa Cooperage. See highly skilled barrel makers, known as coopers, hard at work creating the oak barrels that hold some of the region’s famous wines.

Attend an event at the Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater. Varied talents grace its stage, from the Symphony Napa Valley to touring dance companies, musicians and even comedians. Enjoy a performance at the Napa Valley Opera House, which stages opera and other events throughout the year.

Find Napa at the southern end of Napa Valley, 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of San Francisco. Its peak tourist season, August through October, corresponds with the region's harvest. If you visit during this time, expect exceptional wines but higher prices for purchases and accommodations.

Where to stay in Napa

Napa Winery Inn
Napa Winery Inn
3 out of 5
1998 Trower Ave, Napa, CA, 94558
The price is $148 per night from Apr 9 to Apr 10
$148
per night
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Napa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Parking became a challenge on the Saturday night we were there. I think it was because of the restaurant next door. Would have liked to have seen a warm option or two on the breakfast, but otherwise the breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023

Napa Winery Inn
Silverado Resort & Spa
Silverado Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA, 94558
The price is $239 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$239
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful!!!!"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

Silverado Resort & Spa
The Meritage Resort and Spa
The Meritage Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA, 94558
The price is $269 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$269
per night
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Napa. Enjoy free internet, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely staff interactions during the check-in process. Having friendly staff really makes such a difference and sets the right tone."

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023

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, 94558
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 quiet rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great experience, unique setup
"We had a great experience at this unique accommodation. Our separate unit had a full kitchen and was like home away from home. The pool was long enough to do some laps and everything was awesome. There are also some trails early and downtown was an easy 2km walk."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
Charming 1-bedroom suite at Silverado Resort in the Napa Valley
Charming 1-bedroom suite at Silverado Resort in the Napa Valley
Napa, CA
Stay at this condo in Napa. Enjoy a fitness center, onsite parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Silverado ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Business and Pleasure in Napa
"The condo at the Silverado Resort was close to my business conference. The condo was nice but no attempts were made to make is special. The furniture is old and not well maintained, a ceiling light was out, the carpet is old and worn. The unit was warm, the bed comfortable and the rainshower was ..."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2023

Charming 1-bedroom suite at Silverado Resort in the Napa Valley
Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
Napa, CA
Stay at this golf condo in Napa. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the comfy beds and the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
August 2022
"Room was clean but dated. We could get everywhere we needed to in Napa quickly. Bonus was lots of electric car charging stations."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022

Relaxing & Romantic 1 bedroom Condo, in the Heart of Wine Country
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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