Sandi’s Napa Guidebook
Wineries
One of our favorite wineries, and one that shaped an important part of agricultural history in Napa. Pioneers and earliest advocates of organic farming and winemaking in this region, they have a welcoming, relaxing environment, a fantastic organic garden, and excellent wines at prices lower than many in the valley
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frog's Leap Winery
8815 Conn Creek RdOne of our favorite wineries, and one that shaped an important part of agricultural history in Napa. Pioneers and earliest advocates of organic farming and winemaking in this region, they have a welcoming, relaxing environment, a fantastic organic garden, and excellent wines at prices lower than many in the valley
Well known for their special sparkling wines and excellent tour through their wine caves, Schramsberg is at the north end of the valley, and is also great part of Napa's winemaking history
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schramsberg Vineyards
1400 Schramsberg RdWell known for their special sparkling wines and excellent tour through their wine caves, Schramsberg is at the north end of the valley, and is also great part of Napa's winemaking history
Small, family-run winery in Mt. Veeder, a great region with a different feel than down in the valley
Fontanella Family Winery
1721 Partrick RdSmall, family-run winery in Mt. Veeder, a great region with a different feel than down in the valley
Cathy Corison is one of the best and most respected winemakers in the state, and she makes beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon in a manner that is true to the roots of Napa Valley, and to the roots of her own vineyards
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corison Winery
987 St Helena HwyCathy Corison is one of the best and most respected winemakers in the state, and she makes beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon in a manner that is true to the roots of Napa Valley, and to the roots of her own vineyards
In addition to its excellent Mt. Veeder wines, the Hess Collection features an incredible two-story modern art gallery. It's housed in the beautiful historic Christian Brothers winery, and surrounded by forest. A short drive up windy Redwood Road, this special spot offers a different feel than wineries down in the valley. If you are a modern art lover, do not miss this place
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hess Collection Winery & Art Museum
4411 Redwood RdIn addition to its excellent Mt. Veeder wines, the Hess Collection features an incredible two-story modern art gallery. It's housed in the beautiful historic Christian Brothers winery, and surrounded by forest. A short drive up windy Redwood Road, this special spot offers a different feel than wineries down in the valley. If you are a modern art lover, do not miss this place
Porter Family Vineyards
1189 Green Valley RoadA lovely, family-owned spot with great Cabernet and a very nice staff
Modern space set among the rolling hills of Carneros in southern Napa, a great spot to taste the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that this appellation is known for
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuvaison Estate Wines
1221 Duhig RdModern space set among the rolling hills of Carneros in southern Napa, a great spot to taste the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs that this appellation is known for
Steve Matthiasson makes some of the best wines in Napa, with a slightly different approach -- you'll see varieties, and even styles of familiar varietals, that are a bit different from what you normally find in Napa. The wine tasting is more intensive, with lots of guidance and education on the wines. You're sure to taste wines that are excellent, unique, and definitely crafted with love
Matthiasson Winery
3175 Dry Creek RdSteve Matthiasson makes some of the best wines in Napa, with a slightly different approach -- you'll see varieties, and even styles of familiar varietals, that are a bit different from what you normally find in Napa. The wine tasting is more intensive, with lots of guidance and education on the wines. You're sure to taste wines that are excellent, unique, and definitely crafted with love
Very close by, Hendry is a small and intimate spot with excellent wines in a relaxed setting
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hendry Winery
3104 Redwood RdVery close by, Hendry is a small and intimate spot with excellent wines in a relaxed setting
When you're ready for wine tasting but want a break from all those big Napa Cabs, check out Robert Sinskey on Silverado Trail. They have great wines (most known for Pinot Noir and their white blend Abraxas), excellent food pairings, and beautiful views
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
6320 Silverado TrailWhen you're ready for wine tasting but want a break from all those big Napa Cabs, check out Robert Sinskey on Silverado Trail. They have great wines (most known for Pinot Noir and their white blend Abraxas), excellent food pairings, and beautiful views
Family owned with a beautiful setting . Lots of interesting little animals running around which makes it fun and interesting.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O'Brien Estate Winery
1200 Orchard AveFamily owned with a beautiful setting . Lots of interesting little animals running around which makes it fun and interesting.
Hyde Estate Winery
1044 Los Carneros AveGreat Carneros winery with very tasty Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Food scene
Don Giovanni is a Napa institution loved by locals, and long loved by our own family, with whom we have celebrated many special meals together. Relaxed, rustic, beautiful spot featuring a California-influenced Italian and French menu and a spacious patio.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bistro Don Giovanni
4110 Howard LnDon Giovanni is a Napa institution loved by locals, and long loved by our own family, with whom we have celebrated many special meals together. Relaxed, rustic, beautiful spot featuring a California-influenced Italian and French menu and a spacious patio.
Especially good for lunch, this is a fantastic spot for oysters and seafood chowder (both excellent with beer or bubbly ;) Part of Oxbow Market, itself a fun place to explore. See listing for Oxbow Market
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hog Island Oyster Co
610 1st StEspecially good for lunch, this is a fantastic spot for oysters and seafood chowder (both excellent with beer or bubbly ;) Part of Oxbow Market, itself a fun place to explore. See listing for Oxbow Market
A local spot with good Italian sandwiches, lots of salads and other deli provisions, and other Italian specialty food products. A very good spot for picnic supplies
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Genova Delicatessen
1550 Trancas StA local spot with good Italian sandwiches, lots of salads and other deli provisions, and other Italian specialty food products. A very good spot for picnic supplies
A local favorite, and a favorite of our family for years. Cozy atmosphere with booth seating, great service with excellent knife-and-fork ribs. No reservations, so plan on relaxing with a drink at the spacious patio and bar out front once you add your name to the list
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rutherford Grill
1180 Rutherford RdA local favorite, and a favorite of our family for years. Cozy atmosphere with booth seating, great service with excellent knife-and-fork ribs. No reservations, so plan on relaxing with a drink at the spacious patio and bar out front once you add your name to the list
An old-school local favorite, pink-and-white striped ButterCream is an institution. Get maple bars and apple fritters to go, or sit in the diner for classic American breakfasts
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Butter Cream Bakery & Diner
2297 Jefferson StAn old-school local favorite, pink-and-white striped ButterCream is an institution. Get maple bars and apple fritters to go, or sit in the diner for classic American breakfasts
Fun spot for lunch or dinner with a large patio. Really like everything on the menu, but especially the Sushi .
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
R+D Kitchen
6795 Washington StFun spot for lunch or dinner with a large patio. Really like everything on the menu, but especially the Sushi .
Beautiful, romantic spot for a glass of wine at sunset. Spectacular views of the valley
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auberge du Soleil Restaurant
Beautiful, romantic spot for a glass of wine at sunset. Spectacular views of the valley
Great farm to table restaurant with large fun bar
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
738 Main StGreat farm to table restaurant with large fun bar
Zuzu
829 Main St A fun Napa twist on Spanish tapas
Excellent spot for groceries, including a very good deli and produce section for picnic provisions
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Browns Valley Market
3263 Browns Valley RdExcellent spot for groceries, including a very good deli and produce section for picnic provisions
Great local bakery, especially nice for a quick and tasty breakfast. Tip: get their excellent breakfast sandwich, then grab a coffee at Ritual Roasters inside the connected Oxbow Market
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Model Bakery
644 1st StGreat local bakery, especially nice for a quick and tasty breakfast. Tip: get their excellent breakfast sandwich, then grab a coffee at Ritual Roasters inside the connected Oxbow Market
A Napa institution, this has been a favorite of ours for years. Onion rings are a must
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mustards Grill
7399 St Helena HwyA Napa institution, this has been a favorite of ours for years. Onion rings are a must
A great local breakfast and lunch spot that features an old fashioned Soda Fountain counter
Sunshine Cafe
A great local breakfast and lunch spot that features an old fashioned Soda Fountain counter
Fun, relaxed spot in Carneros District, especially good for breakfast and lunch
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boon Fly Café
4048 Sonoma HwyFun, relaxed spot in Carneros District, especially good for breakfast and lunch
A great local market near downtown with food, coffee, a cheese and wine shop, a bakery, an oyster bar, a bookshop and more. A bustling atmosphere with lots of food options
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Público Oxbow
610 1st StA great local market near downtown with food, coffee, a cheese and wine shop, a bakery, an oyster bar, a bookshop and more. A bustling atmosphere with lots of food options
Scala Osteria & Bar
Outstanding Italian cuisine .
Sightseeing
Walking distance from here, Alston Park is a great spot for a morning jog or a late afternoon stroll, with trails winding across rolling, open hills. It's bordered by vineyards and has some great views over the valley. We have a map with more info for you once you are here
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alston Park
2037 Dry Creek RoadWalking distance from here, Alston Park is a great spot for a morning jog or a late afternoon stroll, with trails winding across rolling, open hills. It's bordered by vineyards and has some great views over the valley. We have a map with more info for you once you are here
A wonderful local bookstore with a wide selection, and a coffee bar inside featuring locally roasted coffee and pastries
Napa Bookmine
1625 Pearl StA wonderful local bookstore with a wide selection, and a coffee bar inside featuring locally roasted coffee and pastries
Wonderful and whimsical modern art in a unique location, featuring Northern California artists. This is a great place for contemporary art lovers
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
5200 Sonoma HwyWonderful and whimsical modern art in a unique location, featuring Northern California artists. This is a great place for contemporary art lovers
Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides
6525 Washington StA fun way to see the wine country and enjoy some wine:)
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tren del Vino de Napa Valley
1275 McKinstry StA fun way to see the wine country and enjoy some wine:)