Napa Valley
About 1 hr 15 min by car from San Francisco
World-class wineries, Calistoga mud baths and some of the best restaurants in the country.
Why locals go
The splurge weekend for birthdays and anniversaries.
Visiting San Francisco?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Francisco for your flight home.
What to book
- Hot-air balloon at sunrise
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Calistoga spa
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Couples mud bath in Calistoga
- Balloon ride over the vines
With friends
- Wine Train lunch
- Bike between tasting rooms
When to go
Year-round, harvest August to October.