American Canyon

Begin your Napa Valley trip here, for convenience and approachability

American Canyon, at the southern tip of Napa Valley, is an ideal home base for exploring Napa Valley and beyond.

Find a variety of approachable and recognized hotel options in American Canyon, the gateway to Napa Valley! With nearby access to world-class wine and culinary experiences, plus proximity to the San Francisco ferry terminal (located in the adjacent town of Vallejo), American Canyon offers fun options for the whole family. Find easy hiking trails in the nature preserves and wetlands, and some of the region’s top kid-friendly attractions, including Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and the Jelly Belly factory.

Known for

Affordable branded hotels,
Easy access to San Francisco,
Nature preserves and wetlands

Vibe

Approachable, Casual, Grounded

Population

20,000

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Once you get to American Canyon

Get back to basics, soak up the fresh air, and take in breathtaking views at the 620-acre Newell Open Space Preserve. Admire the old barn, about one mile into the hike, and be on the lookout for grazing, free-range cattle. Want a water view? Follow the flat, 1.4-mile Napa River Bay Trail. When it’s time to refuel, enjoy housemade pasta at Ristorante La Strada, or satisfy your sweet tooth at Le Paris Artisan & Gourmet Cafe. Golfers can tee off at Eagle Vines or Chardonnay Golf Club. The aptly-named Chardonnay course meanders through acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapevines.

Sunset over American Canyon, Napa Valley

Sunrise over American Canyon

Napa River Bay Trail in American Canyon

Napa River Bay Trail

Chardonnay Golf Course in American Canyon

American Canyon Wetlands

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A little American Canyon history

This once sleepy region was developed as a residential area following World War II and incorporated as a town in 1992. Now, with growing commercial districts, the city maintains a sense of place with rolling hills, wetlands and nature preserves.