Hi all! I've been to Napa and Sonoma a few times now, but 3 of us are headed there the 27th-1st to celebrate my birthday on the 30th.

We're looking for a winery to add to my itinerary on the driving route.

10 am Davis Estates( 1 hour food and wine pairing) 1:45 lunch at auberge du soleil 3:15 Quintessa tasting

I'd love something with a great experience and great views if possible but not out of our way from Davis>Auberge, and we want to avoid anything too commercialized that we can find in a grocery store.

Other wineries we have reservations for: Nickel & Nickel, Far Niente, Joseph Phelps, B cellars, Clos du Val. We've also visited Turnbull, Darioush and Trefethen.

Thank you for any advice!

Our internet has been out since Saturday night. Att just told me it's a huge outage and they don't expect to get it fixed for several more days.

Fellas! I moved here (Saint Helena) a few months ago after graduating from college. I know it naturally takes a while after moving to a new area to make friends, but I’m wondering if y’all have any suggestions for how I could meet some more 23ish year old folks in this county. I’m not all that much into wine, but I am very into hiking, camping, gardening, kayaking, and really anything outdoors. Any info is appreciated!

Looking for any low-key recommendations for a way to spend New Year's Eve in Napa Valley. Not looking to break the bank or for a major party.

Just curious to see if anyone has any good recommendations for a way to spend the holiday!

Ok. This place is heaven.

Yes, as the flair indicates, asking trip advice. Sorry.

Looking for indoor hot soak recommendations (without lodging, not looking for romance, just comfort) on short notice. I googled and spent time reading first. This seemed a rabbit hole of incomplete information, clear as mud where one might get a hot soak on a rainy day in December without advance planning and not wanting my friend to get weirded out vibes that I've got romantic notions for them... I don't. Calling around seems significantly more time consuming than seeing if a kind redditor might point me in the right direction.

Down votes for asking, I'm ok with that. (I live near Stowe Vermont and totally get how wonderful and annoying it can be to live in a beautiful place.)

I'm taking my friend to Napa for her birthday tomorrow. She's never been but I've been several times. I was going to do the guided tour for V. Sattui cause I think it's beautiful and I've been several times but from looking at reviews on here as well as the fact that they are under construction, I am rethinking going there.

Their cost was 75 pp so I'm looking for similar or less. I've been to Peju which is very beautiful but their tour is out of my price range. I'm wanting to do a tour just because my friend has never been so I think it'd be fun. :) hoping to spend about 2 hours there. I'd like somewhere that's aesthetically pleasing for some good photo ops. I prefer to stay in the Napa to St Helena area versus the Sonoma area. Thanks y'all. 🍷

All of a sudden can’t make tonight’s show! Would love to transfer 2 discounted tickets to anyone who’s interested. DM me!

Hey guys, is anyone in the know about what launch ramps are open at Berry? I’m planing to go this weekend, and want to launch at Spanish flat, but nobody is answering the phone there. This new mussel prevention plan is really making things difficult. I can get ahold of Markley just fine, but would prefer the main lake launching off of Spanish Flat campground.

I have had absolutely wonderful experiences in Napa, Santa Rosa, and even from Oakland with Abdul! He is a fabulous driver, kind, friendly, and willing to take on folks to airports, wineries, and more. He's always my go to guy in Napa, you can text him at (707)720-9114 during reasonable hours and tell him Maria referred you! Very affordable rates and a truly lovely man with a great heart!

Hi all, planning a group trip to Napa for about 18 adults. Any recommendations on restaurants in the area that can host a group of our size?

Anybody looking for a reliable affordable painter? Interior or exterior! I’d like to help out with your projects. Thank you!

I will be celebrating my 30th birthday in early January and am looking for a restaurant in downtown Napa that has any kind of amazing truffle dish. I love truffle so much; I see La Toque is having an annual All Black Truffle Menu which is an absolute dream but it’s occurring after I leave.

Thank you for any help!

Does anyone have any good mover recommendations? Moving from Napa to Ventura County (Southern CA) in February and will need a moving company.

I want to visit the baths in Calistoga around new year but due to colder weather would prefer something indoors. Previously I've stayed at Roman Spa for the same reason, and I like their indoor pool setup, but would be interested in branching out. I have been trying to find indoor pools in hotel photos, but wanted to ask for intel here also.

Hi, my boss is planning to visit 2 wineries in Napa on Sunday. They will come from San Francisco and will go back to SF the same day. I've read some of the car services recommendation in Napa here but can you guys give advice on what would be the best public transpo to use from SF to Napa and vice versa?

I've called one company and we were quoted $817.3 for a pick-up and drop off to SF as well as the winery tour.

I realize Napa is probably one of the worst places to attempt to find options for her but wherever we travel I like to try and find places for her since she is sober. I've done some research and it seems a few wineries offer grape juice but nothing a little more elevated.

Every year there are more NA options for wine and beer. If Napa has anything like that I'd love to hear about it and appreciate any help!

Hello! My fiancé and I are getting married May 2026 with 40 people at the Madrona Manor and looking for some advice on what to expect! Anyone stayed or gotten married here? I’m also a little nervous May is still rainy season so unsure what to expect. We are also hoping to spend $40k on the wedding. Hopefully I’m not naive 🤪

Plan to visit mid December, we are planning to do the hot air balloons, oxbow market, ice rink/igloo thing , my friend is looking for any good shops for hot chocolate/frappe, sightseeing or hiking . Any advice?

Would you have voted for the Napa sales tax increase (to be added to the general fund) if you had known there would be a $4 million dollar tax surplus?

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/napa/napa-city-budget-surplus/

https://www.reddit.com/r/napa/comments/1gwjbtw/napa_1_increase_in_sales_tax_passes/

Traveling to Napa for a few days and looking to hire a driver to drive our car 12/21 - 12/22. We can't hire a car plus driver because we are traveling with a baby and with car seat and supplies it is far easier to just use our car. Thanks in advance!

We plan to spend a half day or so in the Napa Valley on a Sunday near the end of the year. It's very possible it could be raining and/or in the 40s to 50s. We do plan to get a bottle of local wine to take with us that we will gift to relatives we will be staying with that evening. The trip is not about wine and wine tasting, though. We want to see touristy things that are still good even on cold, wet days.

I was thinking of going to Castello di Amorosa to tour the inside of the castle and Sterling Vineyards to ride the gondola and do the self guided tour through the winery. We might go to one more winery if it has a very interesting indoor tour. Maybe one of the cave wineries? Suggestions? We will likely get a bottle of wine from one of the wineries we tour or else find something else local in Oxbow Market.

Looks like the earliest reservations for the castle are at 10:06AM. So, we could tour there and then go to Sterling Vineyards tour at 11:30 or noon, then go to lunch somewhere after getting out of Sterling. After lunch, we may be able to go to the third winery, visit Oxbow Market for 30 minutes, and then head out of town. Any suggestions on the nicest restaurants open early enough for breakfast so that we can be in and out early enough to comfortably get to Castello di Amorossa in time for their first morning tour? We don't plan to eat outside on what's likely to be uncomfortably cold and damp morning. So, it's important that it has a great indoor ambiance along with very good food.

i’m going to be napa this weekend. i’m not interested in any tours or tasting journeys, though i’m pretty fascinated by the architecture of the wineries. can i just take pictures and walk around in their front yard or gift shop to browse?

Hello I'm looking for recommendations for someone or a company to help with making meals and meal prepping for my grandparents who are unable to cook on their own. There is a kitchen in the home plus fridge and freezer and such but it's just not possible for them to take care of meals on their own anymore. Cost is not a concern but they must not be afraid of birds and stubborn old men.

Hey Redditors-

Give me your best (non-winery) tips for visiting Calistoga. Especially: excellent short to medium hikes of any difficulty level, excellent coffee, and any quirky and fun things to see, do, or shop! Please no winery or booze-centric reccos. I don't drink!

Already planning on doing a stretch of the Oat Hill Mine Trail and getting mud baths at Golden Haven. Planning on dining at Lovina and Solbar. Please let me know other favorites! and THANKs!!!