Napa Valley
Napa Valley
The towns, appellations and pockets of Napa Valley, and how each one fits into a trip.
Napa Valley · Yountville
Yountville
A one-street town with more Michelin recognition per capita than almost anywhere in the country, set mid-valley among Cabernet vines.
Napa Valley · St. Helena
St. Helena
Upvalley main-street town with historic estates on both sides and a quieter, residential rhythm.
Napa Valley · Calistoga
Calistoga
The valley's northern town, known for geothermal springs, bathhouses and a slower, less formal pace.
Napa Valley · Rutherford
Rutherford
A benchland appellation more than a town — Cabernet Sauvignon country with a handful of landmark estates.
Napa Valley · Oakville
Oakville
A narrow band of famous vineyard land just north of Yountville, with limited lodging and outsized wine reputation.
Napa Valley · Downtown Napa
Downtown Napa
The valley's largest town and its most urban base — riverfront hotels, tasting rooms and restaurants within a few blocks.