Places of Interest in Yountville, California
Yountville sits about nine miles north of the city of Napa on Highway 29, occupying roughly one square mile at the southern end of the Napa Valley floor. The town is named for George Yount, who received the valley's first Spanish land grant in 1836 and planted some of its earliest vineyards. Fewer than 3,000 people live here, but Yountville draws visitors from around the world thanks to an unusually dense concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants — including Thomas Keller's three-star French Laundry — alongside sparkling wine houses, walkable tasting rooms, and a downtown compact enough to cross on foot in fifteen minutes. It is also home to the Veterans Home of California, the largest facility of its kind in the United States, which anchors the town's southern edge along with a museum and a 1,200-seat performing arts theater. Whether you're staying a weekend or passing through between wineries, the list below covers where to sleep, where to walk, what to do, and which nearby campuses and venues are worth the short drive.
Places to Stay
Bardessono Hotel and Spa
6526 Yount St, Yountville, CA 94599
A LEED Platinum–certified luxury property with a rooftop pool, full spa, and in-room outdoor soaking tubs. Guests can borrow the hotel's complimentary Lexus fleet to reach nearby wineries.
Napa Valley Lodge
2230 Madison St, Yountville, CA 94599
A long-running favorite on the north end of downtown, with spacious rooms, a landscaped pool courtyard, evening fire pits, and a full breakfast buffet. Everything in town is within walking distance.
Hotel Yountville
6462 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
A pet-friendly property on the quieter south end with recently renovated rooms, an on-site spa and restaurant, and a food-and-beverage credit included with most stays.
Maison Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn
6529 Yount St, Yountville, CA 94599
A French-countryside-styled inn built into a historic stone building, with a pool and jacuzzi, complimentary breakfast, and an afternoon wine-and-cheese hour. Steps from downtown restaurants.
Napa Valley Railway Inn
6523 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Nine guest rooms built inside restored rail cars, right in the center of town. Contactless check-in, a Model Bakery outpost attached to the last car, and the hot air balloon launch meeting point just behind the property.
Parks
Yountville Park
2900 Lincoln Ave, Yountville, CA 94599
The town's main park, with large open lawns, shaded picnic areas, two playground structures with padded surfacing, swings, and public restrooms. Open daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park
6465 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
A tree-shaded park with towering sequoias, a volleyball net, a bocce court, picnic tables, and a filtered water station. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and popular for takeout picnics from nearby restaurants.
Vineyard Park
1800 Oak Cir, Yountville, CA 94599
A residential-edge park bordering working vineyards, with four pickleball courts, outdoor fitness equipment, an outdoor ping-pong table with equipment provided, gardens, and restrooms. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Van De Leur Park
6562–6598 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
A pocket park on Washington Street that was formerly a private garden, now planted with flowers, shrubs, and small trees and dotted with art installations. Tiny, but a pleasant pause mid-stroll.
Forrester Park
Yountville, CA 94599 (residential neighborhood north of downtown)
A small, low-traffic neighborhood playground geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, with a simple play structure, plenty of shade, and vineyard views for the adults.
Things to Do
Chandon
1 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599
California's original French-owned sparkling wine house, founded by Moët & Chandon. Tastings, garden seating, and a full food menu on a large estate property at the south end of town.
Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Rides
6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Sunrise balloon flights over the valley floor, launching from behind the Napa Valley Railway Inn. Flights include coffee and snacks before takeoff and a wine tasting afterward.
Napa Valley Museum Yountville
55 Presidents Cir, Yountville, CA 94599
A small museum on the Veterans Home grounds running rotating art, history, and culture exhibitions. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — check the current exhibit before you go, since there's typically just one.
V Marketplace
6525 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
An 1870 winery building converted into a shopping and dining complex with galleries, boutiques, wine shops, and Kollar Chocolates. The large parking lot here is the most practical place to leave a car for downtown.
Napa Valley Bike Tours & Rentals
6500 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599
Standard and e-bike rentals plus guided winery tours, with easy access to the Napa Valley Vine Trail — a paved path that runs through Yountville and connects the valley's towns.
Universities and Stadiums
Yountville itself has no college campus or sports stadium, but several are within a short drive, and the town does host one of the valley's largest performance venues.
Napa Valley Performing Arts Center at Lincoln Theater
100 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599
A 1,200-seat theater on the Veterans Home campus hosting touring artists, the Napa Valley Youth Symphony, and community theater productions. The largest event venue in Yountville proper.
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
The area's public community college, about 12 miles south, with a well-regarded viticulture and winery technology program, an aquatic center, and a performing arts hall.
The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
The CIA's West Coast campus, roughly 14 miles north in a historic 1889 stone winery building. Open to the public for the marketplace, restaurant, and campus grounds.
Pacific Union College
One Angwin Ave, Angwin, CA 94508
A four-year liberal arts college about 20 miles north on Howell Mountain, set on a large forested campus above the valley.
Memorial Stadium
1340 Menlo Ave, Napa, CA 94558
The shared home field for Napa High and Vintage High, about 10 miles south. A full stadium build with separate grandstands, press boxes, and concessions for each school — the closest true stadium to Yountville.
Also nearby: Napa Valley Expo (575 3rd St, Napa, CA 94559), the fairgrounds and event venue that hosts the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival each spring.
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