15 May 2015
There are nearly 150 overnight accommodation options to choose from in the Napa Valley, including hotels, resorts, country inns, and bed and breakfasts. Whether your preference is modern, historical, “in-town” close to restaurants and shops, a luxurious spa getaway, or the calm of a remote vineyard setting, the Napa Valley caters to every visitor's needs. Guests visiting during Cabernet Season (November through April) enjoy cooler weather, as well as special rates and packages that are offered at a variety of hotels and restaurants. If visiting during harvest season in the autumn months (August through October), be sure to book accommodations well in advance and consider a midweek visit, when the hotels have more availability.
There is a diverse range of accommodation choices in the various towns of Napa Valley, beginning with American Canyon in the south, which is closest to San Francisco airport (SFO) and ideal for the nature enthusiast. In the city of Napa, guests will find tasting rooms and a nightlife scene walk able from surrounding hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts. For an epicurean escape, visit Yountville, which is renowned for its world-class restaurants and award-winning chefs. Continuing up north, Rutherford is best known for its famed Cabernet. St. Helena, located in the heart of the Napa Valley, features boutiques, antiques, and art galleries. At the most northern point, Calistoga offers the rustic charm of a 19th century western town, and is an ideal spa retreat known for its underground geothermal springs. For a complete list of accommodations in the Napa Valley, please visit www.VisitNapaValley.com
The Napa Valley Provides an Outdoor Oasis Ideal for Hiking, Biking and Kayaking
The Napa Valley is well known for renowned wineries, world class dining, healthful spas, cultural attractions and entertainment venues, but also boasts stunning natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, and a wealth of open space. Home to the country's first agricultural preserve and a land trust that has permanently protected over 10 percent of the county from residential and commercial development, the Napa Valley offers ideal hiking, biking and paddling opportunities for visitors of all physical abilities to enjoy. The Napa Valley Welcome Center provides complimentary bike maps to help visitors explore the Napa Valley on two wheels. With its varied terrain, beautiful scenery and mild weather, the Napa Valley is an ideal destination for bicycling for both transportation and recreation. All five cities (American Canyon, Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga) are flat and compact, which makes cycling perfect for sightseeing.
What's New in the Napa Valley
Auberge Resorts will break ground in 2015 on VieVage Napa Valley, a new destination spa resort in the Carneros district, which is slated to open in 2017. The resort will be set on 95 acres of the 712-acre Stanly Ranch and will feature a casual restaurant and bar, bakery, winery, and outdoor gathering spaces with fire pits, barbeques, bocce court, and outdoor concerts. Guestrooms will accommodate families and groups, set amid private communal spaces, vineyards, gardens, and bicycle and walking paths. PR Contact: Niki Jensen, njensen@murphyobrien.com
http://aubergeresorts.com/resort/vievage-napa-valley/
Archer Napa is coming to downtown Napa in late 2016. The Archer, planned as a four-diamond boutique luxury hotel will be on First Street near Napa's main shopping district. PR Contact: Carla Caccavale Reynolds, carlacaccavalepr@gmail.com www.archerhotel.com/napa
Harvest Table, the new restaurant at Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer, will make its debut this spring. Flanked by alfresco dining terraces, the airy space offers a welcoming atmosphere for relaxed dining. Executive Chef Levi Mezick's menu embraces what is grown in the property's culinary garden as well as supports Northern California's artisanal producers. The Harvest Table wine list is composed of solely Napa Valley wines and aims to boast the largest inventory of Napa Valley sparkling selections. Scheduled to open its doors in mid-May 2015, the kitchen features locally sourced ingredients and the best of the Napa Valley. PR Contact: Ashley Hamik, ahamik@charliepalmer.com www.HarvestInn.com
Silver Trident Winery's tasting room furnished with Ralph Lauren Home opened in March 2015 in Yountville. Walk-in guests are welcome and reservations for groups of six or more are required. PR Contact: Julie Ann Kodmur, corking@julieannkodmur.com www.silvertridentwinery.com
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About Visit Napa Valley
Visit Napa Valley is the official tourism marketing organization for the Napa Valley, with a mission to promote, protect and enhance the region's position as one of the world's premier wine, food, arts and wellness destinations. The area, known for its legendary hospitality, is also internationally recognized as one of only eight "Great Wine Capitals" and has more Michelin Stars per capita than any other wine region in the world.
The Napa Valley, conveniently located just an hour from the San Francisco Bay Area, consists of the following distinctive towns, including, from north to south, Calistoga, St. Helena, Rutherford/Oakville, Yountville, the city of Napa, American Canyon, and the outdoor recreation area of Lake Berryessa.
The Napa Valley Welcome Center, located at 600 Main St. along the riverfront in downtown Napa, provides visitors with expert Concierge services from Napa Valley Ambassadors who offer complimentary Napa Valley Guidebooks, maps, brochures and winery tasting passes. The Welcome Center, open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., also offers complimentary Wi-Fi and a mercantile shop featuring locally sourced gift items.
For additional information on the Napa Valley, or to plan your Napa Valley experience, please explore www.VisitNapaValley.com, join "The Napa Valley" on Facebook, and follow @VisitNapaValley on Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Angela Jackson, Director of Media Relations
Visit Napa Valley
707-260-0114
Jennifer Singer, Social Media and Communications Manager
Visit Napa Valley
707-260-0089
