Napa Valley
Napa Valley is exactly what you expect when you think of Wine Country: hillside chateau wineries, bold cabernets, vast expanses of perfectly ordered grape vines, grassy slopes speckled by the tungsten sun, restaurant dinners that go on for hours, and some of the finest and most luxurious small-scale boutique hotels anywhere in California.
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Best Things to Do
From the best wineries with amazing food pairings to spending the day at a spa, here are the top things to do in Napa Valley.
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Best Time to Visit
Visiting Napa Valley is a treat year-round. Here's a seasonal guide of what to expect and how to plan for it.
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