Napa Valley Ultimate Guide to Best Wineries, Hotels, Restaurants and Things to Do on a Budget
This 2025 Napa Valley video is your budget friendly guide to the best wineries, restaurants, lodging and things to do in Napa, St. Helena, Yountville and Calistoga any time of year. Discover scenic vineyards, colorful fall foliage in autumn, winter holiday spirit, spring blooms and late summer harvest festivals and other activities. This guide will help you plan exciting trips to Napa year-round. Start planning your Thanksgiving trip to Napa Valley now!
Packed with information, this video will help you make the most of your visit. Explore the boutiques and art galleries of St. Helena, the charming streets and restaurants of Yountville, the City of Napa's riverfront and Calistoga's spas. See Napa like you've never seen it before, including the wine train, hot air balloon rides or go biking along the vineyards.
We’ll take you through the top wineries that define iconic Napa vineyard scenery, history and architecture, as well as affordable hidden gems next door to Napa Valley’s world-renowned restaurants. Unique hotels and lodging add to the visit, making Napa perfect for weekend trips or extended stays. Explore the resources below and discover a Napa for all seasons that offers so much more than wine.
WINERIES
Far Niente Winery (reservations required to enter the property)
1350 Acacia Drive, Oakville, CA 9456
https://farniente.com/
Castello di Amorosa (reservations required to enter the property)
4045 St Helena Hwy, Calistoga, CA 94515
https://castellodiamorosa.com/
Beringer Vineyards (tasting reservations required)
2000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
https://www.beringer.com/
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Lane (@ Hwy 29), St. Helena, CA 94574
https://www.vsattui.com/
Chateau Montelena
1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
https://montelena.com/
Movie Recommendation
If you are planning to visit Napa and want to be entertained and inspired, watch Bottle Shock - It’s a historical comedy-drama that follows the resurrection of Chateau Montelena and the surprising events that followed, establishing Napa Valley’s place among the world’s elite wine regions.
Trailer: • Bottle Shock (2008) Trailer
RESTAURANTS
Bistro Jeanty
6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
https://bistrojeanty.com/
ZuZu Napa
829 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
https://www.zuzunapa.com/
Bouchon Bistro
6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
https://thomaskeller.com/bouchonyount...
HOTELS
*Vintage House (The Estate Yountville / Vintage House)
6541 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
https://www.theestateyountville.com/s...
*Poetry Inn
6380 Silverado Trail, Yountville / Napa area
https://www.poetryinn.com/
Harvest Inn
1 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574
https://www.harvestinn.com/
Indian Springs Resort and Spa
1712 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, CA 94515
https://www.indianspringscalistoga.com/
The Meritage Resort & Spa
875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558
https://www.meritageresort.com/
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, CA 94559 (Wine Train station)
https://www.winetrain.com/
Hot Air Balloon Rides
Napa Valley Aloft (Yountville) - https://nvaloft.com/
Napa Valley Balloons (Napa) - https://www.napavalleyballoons.com/
Balloons Above The Valley (Napa) https://balloonrides.com/
MEUSE Art Gallery
The official gallery of artist, Simon Bull
1331 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
https://www.meusegallery.com/
Caldwell Snyder Art Gallery
Check out the Boaz Vaadia sculptures
1328 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
https://www.caldwellsnyder.com/
Uptown Theatre Napa
1350 Third Street, Napa, CA 94559
https://www.uptowntheatrenapa.com/
Blue Note Jazz Club
1030 Main Street, Napa, CA 94559
https://www.bluenotejazz.com/napa/
Oxbow Public Market
610 & 644 First Street, Napa, CA 94559
https://oxbowpublicmarket.com/
Napa Farmer’s Market
Open Saturdays year-round
Open Tuesdays from April-December
Hours from 8AM-12PM
https://napafarmersmarket.org/
OTHER RESOURCES
Napa Valley Welcome Center
1300 1st St, Ste 313, Napa, CA 94559
https://www.visitnapavalley.com/
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