Places of Interest in Napa, California
Napa sits at the southern gateway to one of the most recognized wine regions in the world, but the city itself has plenty to offer beyond the vineyards. The Napa River runs straight through downtown, where a walkable core of tasting rooms, restaurants, and the historic Napa Valley Opera House shares space with a public market housed in a century-old lumber yard. Oak-shaded neighborhood parks, ridge trails with valley-wide views, and a working community college campus round out a city of roughly 79,000 people that manages to feel both like a tourist destination and a real hometown. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or putting down roots, here's a look at what's worth your time in Napa.
Places to Stay
Andaz Napa, by Hyatt
1450 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
A modern boutique property planted in the middle of downtown, within walking distance of First Street shops, tasting rooms, and restaurants.
Napa Winery Inn
1998 Trower Ave, Napa, CA 94558
A well-kept north Napa inn with complimentary breakfast, free parking, and easy access to the Silverado Trail and up-valley wineries.
Hilton Garden Inn Napa
3585 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Updated rooms just off Highway 29, a short drive from both downtown Napa and Yountville.
RiverPointe Napa Valley
500 Lincoln Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Freestanding one-bedroom cottages with full kitchens along the Napa River, plus a pool and direct access to the river trail — a good fit for families or longer stays.
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Napa Valley
314 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA 94559
Extended-stay suites near the Oxbow district, convenient for travelers who want kitchen space and a central location.
Parks
Fuller Park
560 Jefferson St, Napa, CA 94559
A block-sized city park with mature shade trees, a rose garden, picnic tables, and a fenced playground near downtown.
Kennedy Park
2295 Streblow Dr, Napa, CA 94558
Napa's largest recreational park, with a skate park, BMX track, volleyball courts, ball fields, a boat launch, and access to the Napa River Trail.
Skyline Wilderness Park
2201 Imola Ave, Napa, CA 94559
More than 850 acres of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails climbing toward Lake Marie, plus a disc golf course and campground.
Westwood Hills Park
3107 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, CA 94558
A short but steep set of trails on the west side of town that pays off with a panoramic overlook of Napa Valley.
Alston Park
2037 Dry Creek Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Roughly 157 acres of rolling grassland with on-leash trails, a large off-leash area, and the fenced Canine Commons dog park.
Things to Do
Oxbow Public Market
610 1st St, Napa, CA 94559
An open-air food hall with dozens of local vendors — oysters, charcuterie, tacos, coffee, chocolate, and olive oil — right on the river.
Napa Valley Wine Train
1275 McKinstry St, Napa, CA 94559
Restored early-1900s Pullman rail cars carrying guests up-valley with multi-course meals and winery stops along the way.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
5200 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA 94559
A 217-acre art preserve in the Carneros district holding one of the largest collections of Northern California contemporary art, set around a lake and sculpture meadow.
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Rd, Napa, CA 94559
A château-style sparkling wine house with terrace seating overlooking the Carneros vineyards, known for its méthode traditionnelle bubbles.
Napa Valley Wine Trolley
1754 2nd St #B1, Napa, CA 94559
A guided open-air trolley tour that handles the driving between four wineries, lunch included.
Universities and Stadiums
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
The city's public community college, serving Napa County with transfer, career, and viticulture programs on a 180-acre campus along the Napa River.
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave, Angwin, CA 94508
A four-year liberal arts college on Howell Mountain in northern Napa County, about 30 minutes from downtown Napa.
Memorial Stadium
1340 Menlo Ave, Napa, CA 94558
The shared home football and soccer venue for Napa High and Vintage High, with grandstands, press boxes, and lights on both sides.
Justin-Siena Stadium
4026 Maher St, Napa, CA 94558
The athletic field at Justin-Siena High School, hosting football, soccer, and lacrosse throughout the school year.
Napa Valley Expo
575 3rd St, Napa, CA 94559
A 34-acre state fairgrounds and event venue downtown, home to the Napa County Fair and the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival.
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