Napa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Take a tour of the America’s best-known wine-growing region for some delicious wine tasting and to buy a bottle or two.

This magnificent wine growing region is probably the best known in California. It’s also the perfect place to buy a bottle or two of high quality wine or to indulge in a wine tasting tour so you can try before you buy. Unsurprisingly, this region is incredibly popular with visitors from all over the world.

Napa Valley is located between two of northern California’s coastal mountains. As well as a famous wine region, it’s also an area of outstanding natural beauty, with exquisite rolling hills giving way to fields carpeted in wildflowers.

The region is also known for its exquisite cuisine, excellent gourmet restaurants, cosy inns and luxury spas, all set among the 18,000 hectare of vineyards. The climate of the Napa Valley region is ideal for winemaking, and is also loved by visitors with its long, sunshine-soaked days giving way to mild evenings, perfect for a stroll or a bike ride.

You’ll stumble across every type of winery within the Napa Valley region. It’s difficult to know where to visit. There are intimate family-owned farms alongside vast wineries with large grottos. A huge variety of grapes is grown here, used to produce every type of wine you could image, from chardonnay to champagne. Whatever your taste, there will be a wine you’ll love.

Wine tastings are a regular pastime here, with most vineyards welcoming you to tour their grounds and sample their produce. Many of the larger vineries have caves and gardens that you’re welcome to explore and there are even a couple of castles here! Sample some of best of the region’s wines accompanied by some delicious food in one of the many superb eateries, Michelin-starred restaurants among them.

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

Where to stay in Napa Valley

Napa featuring landscape views and a sunset

Downtown Napa

5/5(2 area reviews)

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

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Central Napa

While visiting Central Napa, you might make a stop by sights like di Rosa Art + Nature Preserve and Rockzilla.

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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The Grove

Though The Grove may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Silverado Resort - North and South Courses and Black Stallion Winery.

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Alta Heights

While Alta Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Valley Expo.

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Fuller Park

When in Fuller Park, you can plan a visit to Napa Valley Wine Train and Napa Premium Outlets, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fuller Park
Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort
4 out of 5
1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$410 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$410
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property with great amenities and activities to have a relaxing vacation. Highly recommend this place, especially the suites were very comfortable for a family."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Silverado Resort
Archer Hotel Napa
Archer Hotel Napa
4.5 out of 5
1230 First Street, Napa, CA
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! (1,010 reviews)
Always a great stay!
"I’ve stayed at Archer Hotel in Napa twice, and loved both visits. The hotel is in an excellent location, so no need to drive anywhere. It also offers luxurious rooms, and a beautiful rooftop bar/restaurant and spa, all of which we really enjoyed! Highly recommend this hotel. We will be back!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Archer Hotel Napa
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
3425 Solano Ave, Napa, CA
The price is AU$410 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$410
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & 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! (1,001 reviews)
"My room was quiet and I love the spacious bathroom."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 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! (1,262 reviews)
Cute trailer hotel
"This is a cute property right next to Napa River, with 100 separate trailers with good size bedroom, kitchen/living room with sleeper sofa, and separated by a bathroom with tubs and closet. Room is slightly dated but clean and functional. Kitchen has a large fridge and sink and microwave and coffee ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
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)
Winery visits
"This home was well suited for the two of us. It is centrally located, walking distance from downtown, and a very short ride to most wineries.Our host went above and beyond all expectations. We highly recommend this property."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Downtown Napa Cottage- walking distance to City Center
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! (87 reviews)
"We could not find the check info on phone and called owner. She was very responsive. Even thought pictures showed wine glasses and a bottle of wine. We had to provide our own wine and coffee. The outlet in the kitchen was so close to the microwave that it was too dangerous to plug in the toaster ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

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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