Napa Valley
About 1 hr by car from Sacramento
World-class wineries, Calistoga mud baths and some of the best restaurants in the country.
Why locals go
Closer from Sacramento than from San Francisco, and no Bay Bridge traffic.
Visiting Sacramento?
At 1 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sacramento for your flight home.
What to book
- Hot-air balloon at sunrise
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Calistoga spa
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Couples mud bath in Calistoga
- Balloon ride over the vines
With friends
- Wine Train lunch
- Bike between tasting rooms
When to go
Year-round, harvest August to October.