Napa Valley Vacation Guide

A Napa Valley vacation is a trip to one of the most famous wine regions in California. There are over 300 wineries in this region that are concentrated along a 40 mile stretch of Hwy 29. Some of the wineries in Napa Valley are also located Silverado Trail which is to the east and parallel to Hwy 29.

There are about 40,000 vineyard acres in this region that grow a variety of different grapes for red wine. Some of the most popular red wines from this area are Cabernet Sauvignon wine, Merlot wine, Syrah wine and a few acres of Zinfandel wine.

Along Hwy 29 in Napa Valley, there are five main towns that line up along the valley. Starting at the southern end is Napa, followed to the north by Yountville, Rutherford, St. Helena and on the northern end is Calistoga.

My Favorite Wineries in Napa Valley

There are a number of wineries in Napa Valley that I recommend you visit on your Napa Valley Vacation. I've provided a list of some of My Favorite Wineries in Napa Valley that serve up some amazing Cabernet Sauvignon wine, Syrah wine and many other types of red wine.

Napa Valley Weather Overview

Napa Valley has beautiful weather most of the year. Learn more about the Napa Valley weather for your wine tour in California. This section provides tips on when to visit the area for your Napa Winery tours.

My Favorite Napa Valley Red Wines

This section includes recommendations for some of the best Napa Valley red wines. It includes recommendations from both popular and lesser known wineries. The Napa Cellars Zinfandel, Mondavi Pinot Noir and the Hall Winery Cabernet Sauvignon red wines are just a few of the wines included in this section.

Napa Valley Wine Tasting: Tour Recommendations & Map Resources

There are a number of ways to see Napa Valley. If you want to learn more or aren't sure where you are going, then I'd recommend setting up a guided trip with one of these recommended Napa Valley Wine Tasting Tour Companies. You can select from group tours and private tours. Most have expert guides to help you learn more about this amazing wine region.

There are also a number of great Napa Valley Bicycle Tours. The options range from tours lasting just a few hours to an entire weekend. A Napa Valley bike tour is a great way to experience this beautiful wine region.

Many people also ask about the Napa Valley Wine Train which departs a couple of times a day from Napa. It's a fun trip and is worth the experience if you are in the area for more than a couple of days.

If you decide to venture out on your own, you can use this Napa Valley Map Resource Guide to help you get started. It's a fun way to visit the region and provide you the most flexibility at the lowest cost.

Napa Valley Travel: Getting to and Around Napa Valley

Getting to Napa Valley and getting around is pretty easy. There are several Napa Valley Travel and Transportation options and my recommendations provide you with some information on your best options.

Annual Napa Valley Events

Napa Valley is home to a number of internationally known wine events. Learn more about these key Napa Events including a brief overview and how to get your hands on tickets.

Napa Valley Hotels

In addition to great wineries, all of these small, quaint towns have great restaurants and a number of hotel accommodations. This section has information and recommendations on a number of different types of Napa Valley Hotels including Napa Valley bed and breakfast options, resorts in Napa Valley, budget friendly Napa Valley accommodation options, and the popular Napa Valley Marriott for your Napa Valley vacation.

A Napa Valley vacation is a wonderful way to learn more about the amazing red wines in this region. Learn more about some of the other most popular and most visited Northern California wineries.

Share Your Story About Napa Valley

Did you recently visit Napa Valley? What wineries did you visit? Which ones were your favorite? What wines did you taste? Share more about your visit to Napa Valley!