Summer sunset in Napa Valley vineyard

The Visit Napa Valley Blog

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month June 2023

While June is known as Pride Month, Napa Valley is proud to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers all year long. With a variety of events and attractions that cater to our LGBTQ+ guests and allies and, with Napa Valley’s picture-perfect weather, this celebratory month is welcoming to everyone! With rainbow flags…

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Best Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Napa Valley

Looking to treat your Mom to a well-deserved spa day, the perfect brunch, or sip on some delectable wine? While there are dozens of options for celebrating Mother’s Day in Napa Valley, here is a list of just some of the perfect events to make her special day exceptional. Make this Mother’s Day a…

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The Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Napa Valley

Napa Valley has been known to be at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, so it’s no wonder that the valley’s hotels are also leading in sustainability. Travelers will soon be able to not only search for Napa Green Certified wineries to visit, but also will be able to identify hotel properties…

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The Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day in Napa Valley

Rolling hills of vines. Decadent Cabernet and chocolate pairings. Hot-air balloons rising at dawn. A multi-course dinner with wine pairing under the stars. One of the most romantic and LOVEly destinations in the world, Napa Valley offers an array of unique experiences for Valentine's Day. Get away…

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Most Romantic Places to Stay in Napa Valley

Cozy or spacious, boutique or resort-like, Napa Valley accommodations are well-appointed, beautiful, comfortable, and oh-so-romantic during Valentine’s Day. Perhaps you celebrate love with a quiet weekend for two or maybe your idea is more rooted in an indulgent time with the group of friends you…

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The Ultimate Guide to Wellness in Napa Valley

New Year, New You, Napa Valley Awaits. Ahhh…that hard-to-describe lightness and joy we feel at the promise of new beginnings. It’s an exciting feeling – the anticipation that goes hand-in-hand with exploration and new adventures. And, the start of a new year often poses a perfect time to get started…

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New Year's Eve Parties in Napa Valley

However you choose to bid farewell to 2022 and say hello to 2023, raising a glass in Napa Valley will be a New Year’s Eve to remember. Is it possible that another year has seemingly flown by? Indeed, in some ways, it seems to have gone by in a flash. Though, if you’re like most of us, the excitement…

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Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Napa Valley

With the coastal Mayacamas mountain range to the west, the rocky Vaca mountain range on the east, and vine-covered rolling hills lining the valley floor, Napa Valley’s geography makes for picture-perfect sunsets. Spring and winter months can also lend some twilight cloud cover, which creates cotton…

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Best Pools to Lounge By this Summer

While it’s fun to spend days tasting great wine and eating gourmet food, it’s undeniably glorious to sit by a beautiful pool with a novel and a drink in hand, too. Dozens of Napa Valley resorts have pools worth swimming in, but here’s a look at some of the best of the bunch right now. Calistoga…

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Best Winery, Resort, and Inn Wedding Venues

Napa Valley remains one of the most sought-after places in the country to host a destination wedding – and understandably so. With a Mediterranean-like climate, gorgeous landscapes, and world-renowned food and wine, it’s no wonder so many couples opt for a wedding amongst our rolling vineyards…

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