If you know me, you’ll know Napa Valley is one of my favorite places to travel in California. I’ve published a lot of Napa itineraries on the California Wayfaring blog, and today I want to pull them all together in one place. My blog post will show you the best of this part of Northern California, from wine tasting to cities and towns, places to stay, and more. I’ve included a map, too.
Napa Itineraries
Just north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is not only one of my favorite places to go wine tasting in the Golden State, but also one of my top picks for getting away from it all. This county has a lot to offer visitors, including beautiful landscapes, world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, award-winning restaurants, and fun towns.
I’ve written about everything from day trips to multi-day trips to Napa, and I’ve shared all my itineraries here on the blog. From wine tasting in Calistoga and Coombsville to restaurants in St Helena and Yountville, I’ve covered a lot of the valley.
I hope to bring you many more Napa itineraries in the future. I’ll add them to this blog post as I publish them. If you want to bookmark it or pin it on Pinterest, you can use this as a reference for finding all my past, present, and future Napa Valley travel guides.
1. Itinerary for a Napa Day Trip
I’ll start my list of Napa itineraries with a classic wine tasting day trip to Napa Valley. It’s a great one if you’re a first-time visitor and you’re looking for an overview of the best things the region has to offer. It’s also ideal if you have a limited amount of time to spend in this part of wine country.
The itinerary covers tastings at three wineries in Napa Valley: one in Calistoga and two in Coombsville. It also includes a lunch stop at a classic local place in St Helena.
If experiencing some of the best wineries in Northern California and seeing a lot of the area sounds good to you, you can find all the details on my itinerary for a day trip to Napa. It’s one of my favorite day trips from San Francisco, and I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do. I even included a video and a map of the places I went to.
2. Itinerary for Napa and Sonoma in One Day
The next of my Napa itineraries is for you if you want to get a broad overview of both Napa and Sonoma in one day. It’s ideal for first-timers and those wanting to see as much of Northern California’s wine country as they can in a short trip.
The itinerary features everything from a riverfront breakfast in Petaluma to wine tasting in Healdsburg and Yountville. It also includes browsing downtown Napa’s Oxbow Public Market. If you like a mix of good vintages, beautiful towns, and delicious restaurants, this one is for you.
If that all appeals, you can see the details and map on my itinerary for visiting Napa and Sonoma in one day. It’s a fun one if you want to see both valleys and experience a range of what this part of the Golden State has to offer.
3. Itinerary for One Day in Napa
The next of my Napa itineraries is another day trip. Not only does it include two wine tastings, but also lunch and dinner at great restaurants in the area. It’s perfect if you want to have a balance of wine tasting and food.
The itinerary is centered around St Helena. The first winery, the lunch, and the dinner are all located in and around the town. The second wine tasting is nearby in Rutherford, too.
If experiencing some of the best food and wine in Napa without driving too much sounds like your glass of Cab, you can see all the details on my itinerary for one day in Napa. I’ve included a video and a map of the places I went to, too.
4. Itinerary for a Winter Day Trip to Napa Valley
The next of my Napa itineraries is ideal if you’re visiting in winter. It’s a great one if you want to do some wine tasting and enjoy a nice dinner. It will also give you a broad overview of what the valley has to offer in the cooler months.
Like the previous itinerary, this one centers around a specific part of Napa Valley. It swaps out St Helena for Yountville, home of famous restaurants like The French Laundry. The itinerary includes tastings at two wineries and a dinner in the heart of town.
If that all sounds good to you, you can see the details on my itinerary for a day trip to Napa Valley in the winter. The blog post also has tips and other recommendations for visiting the area.
5. Itinerary for 2 Days in Napa and Sonoma
The fifth of my Napa itineraries is for you if you want to see both Napa and Sonoma in one trip. It covers 2 days, and it contains lots of different things to do in wine country.
The itinerary features everything from wine tasting in Yountville and Rutherford to shopping in Sonoma Plaza and exploring Jack London State Historic Park. If you enjoy cellar door visits, famous towns, and great restaurants, it’s for you.
If you like the sound of this trip, you can see all the details on my itinerary for 2 days in Napa and Sonoma. It’s a great one if you want to compare the two valleys and experience a broad overview of what this part of Northern California has to offer.
6. Itinerary for 3 Days in Napa
The next of my Napa itineraries is for 3 days in Napa Valley. Not only does it include great wine tastings, but also fun restaurants, spas, and a hot air balloon ride. It’s perfect if you have a bit longer in the region and you want to enjoy a balance of wine tasting and other activities during your trip.
The itinerary is centered around Calistoga, with a stay at a unique hotel called Indian Springs. You’ll get to see a lot more of Napa Valley during your stay, though. From wine tasting in St Helena to dinners in Los Carneros and Yountville and markets in the city of Napa, there’s a lot to get excited about.
If this kind of experience appeals to you, you can see all the details on my 3-day Napa itinerary. It’s a fun one for first-time visitors and experienced ones alike.
7. Itinerary for 3 Days in Napa and Sonoma
The next of my Napa itineraries is another one that covers both Napa and Sonoma. This is a great one if you have a few days to spend in wine country and you want to cover a lot of ground while you’re at it. It will show you a good overview of both valleys and some of the California coast.
The itinerary revolves around the historic town of Sonoma. It includes a gem of a local hotel called Sonoma Creek Inn, wine tasting in both Napa and Sonoma, fun spots in Sebastopol, a coastal hike in Jenner Headlands Preserve, a cute museum, downtown Napa, and delicious restaurants.
If a combination of the two counties sounds good to you, you can see all the details on my itinerary for 3 days in Napa and Sonoma. This is a great one if you want to get a feel for how these places differ and discover a range of highlights in each one.
Napa Itineraries
I hope my Napa itineraries have inspired you to spend some time visiting this part of Northern California. There’s so much to do here, whether you just want to taste wine or whether you’d like to experience the valley beyond the vineyards.
I’d love it if my itineraries inspire you to discover wine country beyond Napa, too. If you want to see more, you can take a look at my Sonoma itineraries and my Mendocino road trip itinerary.
Map of Napa Itineraries
As promised, I’ve created an interactive Google map of all my Napa itineraries. You can see it here. If you click on the blue pins, you’ll find my blog posts about each one. I hope they help you plan your trip to the valley. Happy travels!
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