Introduction to Napa Valley
Napa, California, is located in the heart of Napa Valley, just 50 miles north of San Francisco. This famous valley flows through more than 30 miles of agricultural land dotted with hundreds of wineries and other businesses that support this vital and active community.

Area Attractions
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a delightful gourmet-dining excursion serving brunch, lunch, or dinner. Special events include Vintners Luncheons, Family Fun Nights, Murder Mystery Dinners, Sunday Jazz Concerts, and more.

Art & Culture
COPIA is a cultural center and museum whose goal is to study and celebrate the culture of wine, food, and the arts. Enjoy classes, wine and food tasting, performances, and exhibits that will engage all your senses.

Dining
Napa Valley is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. You can find classic French cuisine at Domaine Chandon, La Toque, and the most famous of all Napa Valley restaurants, the French Laundry. If you want to be reminded of your trip to Tuscany—and savor unforgettable house-made antipasti, pastas, pizza, grilled meats, and flavored olive oils—then check out TraVigne, Ristorante Piatti, and Bistro Don Giovanni. Also check out Julia's Kitchen, located within COPIA. If you've got the time, take a culinary excursion on the Napa Valley Wine Train and enjoy a gourmet meal with local wines in a vintage railroad car.

Golf
The Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park is the area's only 18-hole championship golf course open to the public. The rolling terrain and lush surroundings of this course provide the best golfing value in the Napa Valley. Choose from dozens of other world class golf courses in the Napa Valley.

Outdoor Activities
Bike tour companies will show you the Napa Valley countryside up close and in detail. If you go on your own, be sure to take the less traveled roads. Bicycling through Napa is one of the best ways to view the gorgeous countryside. There are also hiking trails for all levels of hikers throughout the wine country. These trails can be found at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, and Robert Luis Stevenson State Park. Click here for more outdoor activities in Napa.

Shopping
Enjoy world-class shopping at both large retail centers and small boutique specialty stores and at larger major retail centers in Napa. From downtown emporium-style shops to serious bargain hunting at the Napa Premium Outlets, shopping in Napa is a pleasure.

Transportation
Traffic Information
http://www.napatraffic.info/newsletter.htm

Napa County Airport
(707) 253-4300
http://www.co.napa.ca.us/GOV/Departments/
DeptDefault.asp?DID=31000

Sacramento International Airport
(916) 874-0719
http://www.sacairports.org
Sacramento International Airport provides service through twelve major carriers and one commuter airline. Located about one hour from the resort, the Sacramento airport features less traffic congestion than the Bay Area airports.

Vallejo Ferry
(707) 648-4349
http://www.baylinkferry.com
The Vallejo Ferry Service provides regular transportation from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to the San Francisco Ferry Building at Pier 1, and to Pier 40, close to Pier 39 shopping and Fisherman's Wharf.

Napa Downtown Trolley
http://www.nctpa.net/trolley/index.html
See historic downtown Napa while on a free trolley ride. Enjoy local attractions, dining, and shopping.

Weather
The climate in Napa Valley is moderate and smog-free with winter averages of 34/57.7, spring 42/72, summer 52/82, and fall 42/81. Average rainfall is 23.88" per year, the majority occurring from November to March. Napa Valley is at 33 feet elevation.

Wine Tasting
The small town atmosphere, comfortable climate, and friendly faces are sure to make you feel at home while you enjoy tours of some of the world's best wines and winemaking facilities. There are 284 wineries to choose from in Napa County (27% of California's wineries). Many offer tours (some free) of their operations and free tasting of their most prized selections.