Guidebook for Napa
Drinks & Nightlife
This long-running casual spot for house-brewed beer and burgers features patio seats and water views.
21 locals recommend
Downtown Joe's
902 Main St This long-running casual spot for house-brewed beer and burgers features patio seats and water views.
A sports bar that has more than two dozen beers and wines on tap.
13 locals recommend
Napa Palisades Saloon
1000 Main StA sports bar that has more than two dozen beers and wines on tap.
High brow jazz club and music venue in historic digs, with a classy New American eatery downstairs.
33 locals recommend
Blue Note Napa
1030 Main Street High brow jazz club and music venue in historic digs, with a classy New American eatery downstairs.
Parks & Nature
Bothe contains the farthest inland coast redwoods in a California state park.
21 locals recommend
Bothe-Napa State Park
3801 Saint Helena Highway Bothe contains the farthest inland coast redwoods in a California state park.
Loved by locals and a favorite of visitors in the know. Skyline boasts 850 acres for folks to hike, barbecue, picnic and camp. Even though the park is a popular spot, it isn't uncommon to go for stretches without seeing another person, but chances are good you'll see critters like deer, geese and wild turkeys. The park has 25 miles of trail, so you can opt for a leisurely stroll or get a good workout.
47 locals recommend
Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola AvenueLoved by locals and a favorite of visitors in the know. Skyline boasts 850 acres for folks to hike, barbecue, picnic and camp. Even though the park is a popular spot, it isn't uncommon to go for stretches without seeing another person, but chances are good you'll see critters like deer, geese and wild turkeys. The park has 25 miles of trail, so you can opt for a leisurely stroll or get a good workout.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3682 Bel Aire PlazaTrader Joe's
3654 Bel Aire PlazaGetting Around
The "Vine" provides safe, affordable and accessible public transportation for all residents and visitors in Napa county.
Soscol Gateway Transit Center station
625 Burnell StThe "Vine" provides safe, affordable and accessible public transportation for all residents and visitors in Napa county.
Napa's premier bike rental resource with two locations. A full range of Specialized brand bikes and direct access to the Vine Trail (car-free bike path). See vinetrail.org
10 locals recommend
Housley Napa Valley
1038 Clinton StNapa's premier bike rental resource with two locations. A full range of Specialized brand bikes and direct access to the Vine Trail (car-free bike path). See vinetrail.org
Food Scene
A hub for great, often locally sourced food. It's conveniently located under one roof, along the river in downtown Napa.
169 locals recommend
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st StA hub for great, often locally sourced food. It's conveniently located under one roof, along the river in downtown Napa.
Premium steaks are fired up in a historic building with exposed stone walls and mahogany bar.
45 locals recommend
Cole's Chop House
1122 Main StPremium steaks are fired up in a historic building with exposed stone walls and mahogany bar.
Riverfront spot offering Spanish tapas and an eclectic wine list in relaxed surrounds.
43 locals recommend
Zuzu
829 Main StRiverfront spot offering Spanish tapas and an eclectic wine list in relaxed surrounds.
Inventive, high-end Japanese fare and artful cocktails presented in glamorous yet Zen surroundings.
88 locals recommend
Morimoto Napa
610 Main StInventive, high-end Japanese fare and artful cocktails presented in glamorous yet Zen surroundings.
Grace's Table
1400 2nd St One of Napa's best places for breakfast.
Gott's Roadside
644 1st StNapa's favorite hamburger joint.
Serves "heart crafted" authentic, traditional Italian cuisine and wood fired pizza.
12 locals recommend
Ca' Momi Osteria
1141 1st StServes "heart crafted" authentic, traditional Italian cuisine and wood fired pizza.
If you're looking for barbecue, look no further than Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smoking' BBQ. Famous for its beer can chicken. If you don't order one, you'll be sorry when you see it delivered to the table next to you.
34 locals recommend
Bounty Hunter
975 1st StIf you're looking for barbecue, look no further than Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smoking' BBQ. Famous for its beer can chicken. If you don't order one, you'll be sorry when you see it delivered to the table next to you.
Upscale-casual wine bar featuring creative American shared plates paired with regional vintages.
12 locals recommend
Carpe Diem Wine Bar
1001 2nd St Upscale-casual wine bar featuring creative American shared plates paired with regional vintages.
Upscale eclectic comfort food is served in cozy digs with weathered brick walls and rustic courtyard.
34 locals recommend
Celadon
500 Main StUpscale eclectic comfort food is served in cozy digs with weathered brick walls and rustic courtyard.
Riverfront bistro with a patio serving French fare and creative cocktails in an old boathouse.
61 locals recommend
Angele Restaurant & Bar
540 Main StRiverfront bistro with a patio serving French fare and creative cocktails in an old boathouse.
Rustic locale for American meals, plus a wine bar, riverside deck and nostalgic general store. Great place for breakfast.
24 locals recommend
Napa General Store
540 Main StRustic locale for American meals, plus a wine bar, riverside deck and nostalgic general store. Great place for breakfast.
Sightseeing
Napa Valley Balloons, Inc.
4086 Byway EBuilt in 1846, Bale Grist Mill is home to one of the largest waterwheels in the country. The fully restored water-powered mill still grinds grain the old-fashioned way using its original French Buhr millstones. An extra bonus includes beautiful hiking trails behind the mill.
19 locals recommend
Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
3369 St Helena HwyBuilt in 1846, Bale Grist Mill is home to one of the largest waterwheels in the country. The fully restored water-powered mill still grinds grain the old-fashioned way using its original French Buhr millstones. An extra bonus includes beautiful hiking trails behind the mill.
The winery achieved international recognition when its wine won first place in the Ottawa Wine Tasting of 1981. An aerial tram shuttles visitors from a parking lot to the winery, which sits on a volcanic hill 300 feet above the valley floor. The winery offers stunning views of the valley.
35 locals recommend
Sterling Vineyards
1111 W Dunaweal LnThe winery achieved international recognition when its wine won first place in the Ottawa Wine Tasting of 1981. An aerial tram shuttles visitors from a parking lot to the winery, which sits on a volcanic hill 300 feet above the valley floor. The winery offers stunning views of the valley.
An eight level castle on 171 acres, chiseled out of 8000 tons of stone with 107 rooms, ramparts, towers, a drawbridge and a moat.
150 locals recommend
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena HwyAn eight level castle on 171 acres, chiseled out of 8000 tons of stone with 107 rooms, ramparts, towers, a drawbridge and a moat.
For over a century, guests have journeyed to the spa in search for relaxation and well-being, attracted to the thermal mineral waters, mud baths and special treatments.
39 locals recommend
Indian Springs Calistoga
1712 Lincoln Ave For over a century, guests have journeyed to the spa in search for relaxation and well-being, attracted to the thermal mineral waters, mud baths and special treatments.
The Napa Valley Vine Trail is an "in progress" 47 mile, continuous walking, running, & biking trail to connect the entire Napa Valley, from the Vallejo Ferry all the way to Calistoga.
The closest entry to the trail from the house is on Vallejo Street.
115 locals recommend
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry StThe Napa Valley Vine Trail is an "in progress" 47 mile, continuous walking, running, & biking trail to connect the entire Napa Valley, from the Vallejo Ferry all the way to Calistoga.
The closest entry to the trail from the house is on Vallejo Street.
Arts & Culture
When the Uptown Theatre opened its doors in 1937, it was a grand art deco style movie house that attracted guests like Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. Today, it still attracts big names, but instead of movies, live performances take center stage at the Uptown. Entertainers the likes of David Crosby, Peter Frampton and Keb'Mo have all graced the Napa Stage. The uptown Theatre has just 863 seats and the distance from the last row to the stage is less than 100 feet.
38 locals recommend
The Uptown Theatre
1350 3rd StWhen the Uptown Theatre opened its doors in 1937, it was a grand art deco style movie house that attracted guests like Clark Gable and Carol Lombard. Today, it still attracts big names, but instead of movies, live performances take center stage at the Uptown. Entertainers the likes of David Crosby, Peter Frampton and Keb'Mo have all graced the Napa Stage. The uptown Theatre has just 863 seats and the distance from the last row to the stage is less than 100 feet.
Located in the Carneros hills, the 217 acre di Rosa and Nature Preserve houses one of the most extensive Northern California art collections thanks to its eccentric late founder Rene di Rosa. The property serves as the the grounds for three separate galleries with modern works.
54 locals recommend
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
5200 Sonoma HwyLocated in the Carneros hills, the 217 acre di Rosa and Nature Preserve houses one of the most extensive Northern California art collections thanks to its eccentric late founder Rene di Rosa. The property serves as the the grounds for three separate galleries with modern works.