Napa Valley Vacation
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
The Napa Valley is a lush, 35-miles-long and 4 miles wide valley in California with vineyards, rural scenery and charming towns. The Napa Valley is everyone's favorite wine tasting vacation getaway, but did you know that the valley is also home to unique attractions such as the Petrified Forest, the Old Faithful Geyser of California and Safari West wildlife preserve?
Located about one hour from San Francisco, the Napa Valley is an ideal weekend vacation destination, whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a family trip idea.
Things to See and Do
Tour the local wineries, have a picnic in the summer, attend wine tastings and see the Napa Valley from the comfort of the Napa Valley Wine Train.
Take the kids to on an African safari tour at Safari West, visit the Petrified Forest and watch geyser eruptions at the Old Faithful of California. Other vacation activities include hot air ballooning, golf, horseback riding, biking, tennis and boating.
Shopping and Dining
Visit the towns of Napa, St. Helena and Calistoga for a selection of shops, restaurants and museums.
The Napa Valley Spas
Whether you want to visit a day spa on your Napa Valley vacation getaway, or stay at a full-service spa resort, there are a number of options.
In Calistoga, Indian Springs specializes in therapeutic mud bath treatments as well as massages and facials.
Calistoga Ranch features spring-fed mineral pools, wet/dry treatments, and programs for well-being.
The luxury Spa at the Carneros Inn in Napa offers therapeutic massage, aromatherapy massage, pre-natal massage, the Carneros Healing Gem and Stone Massage.
Where to Stay
The Napa Valley is home to a selection of unique inns, hotels and vacation resorts, including
the Harvest Inn, Carneros Inn, Calistoga Ranch, the Napa Valley Lodge and the Auberge du Soleil.
Find out more about the Napa Valley and plan your wine country vacation.
