Napa.
Choose the Uptown bill before choosing dinner. A second night belongs to the small music room on First Street, and a third can end quite happily at a Yountville bistro.
Travel style
Overview
Napa is the river city at the southern end of California’s Napa Valley. Downtown, a former mill faces the water, a bakery fries English muffins near the Oxbow and a restored theatre sets the evening’s pace. The vineyards start beyond those streets. In Carneros the tasting rooms spread across hills, while Yountville strings gardens, studios and restaurants along a walkable main street.
Sleep downtown for a show and dinner on foot. Give each drive up-valley one anchor, with a lunch on the same side of the valley. A tasting, an art visit and a hotel afternoon can make three excellent days without a third winery appointment.
Shortlist
Uptown Theatre Napa
Choose the artist and seats at this restored downtown theatre. Buy from the venue’s listed ticket outlet, then make dinner close enough to walk.
Zaddy TipBook direct from the theatre’s ticket information.
Nightlife ↓JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio
Choose a studio session from the current calendar. The First Street tasting room is the address to look for when the group wants an intimate music night.
Zaddy TipCheck the studio programme before gathering on First Street.
Nightlife ↓Domaine Carneros
Book one seated tasting and give the terrace its own afternoon. The official booking page distinguishes wine flights from food pairings and experiences.
Zaddy TipReserve the tasting and the return driver together.
Culture ↓Three excellent days
Day 1
A market rendezvous and a show
Oxbow → First Street → Uptown
Start at different counters and meet by the river. Dinner should leave enough time to walk to the theatre.
- Morning
Have an English muffin, browse the spice counter, or look along the Napa River.
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The Model Bakery at Oxbow
Order the English muffin at the Napa shop beside the market. The griddled crust is the point, so try one warm before committing to a bag for home.
Whole Spice at Oxbow
Browse the jars at the Oxbow market spice counter. Pick a seasoning for the meal you will actually cook at home, or ask about a small quantity before buying a blend.
First Street Bridge
Cross between downtown and the Oxbow on foot. Pause on the public sidewalk for a view of the bend before the market starts to fill.
- Afternoon
Choose oysters at the counter, study the culinary collection, or browse the downtown shops.
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Hog Island Oyster Bar at Oxbow
Order oysters on the half shell and ask which are from the Tomales Bay farm on that day’s list. Start with a small mixed order if you want to compare the different bays.
The CIA at Copia
Take a look at the cooking tools in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. For a class, choose the specific topic and book through Copia.
First Street Napa
Start at the shopping courtyards before dinner. A short circuit works better than arranging separate pickups for a group split between shops.
- Evening
Hear a touring act, take a seat by the river, or follow the downtown riverbank.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Uptown Theatre Napa
Choose the artist and seats at this restored downtown theatre. Buy from the venue’s listed ticket outlet, then make dinner close enough to walk.
Veterans Memorial Park, Napa
Use the stepped seating on the downtown bank for a break. Check for a programmed public event before choosing it as a meeting spot.
Napa Riverfront Promenade
Walk the bank below the downtown restaurants and read the city from the water side. Turn inland at the next crossing for a shorter route.
Day 2
Carneros before the music
Napa → Carneros → downtown
Use a driver rather than juggling cars after the tasting. Pick one music room according to the calendar.
- Morning
Browse a market morning, pick up a book downtown, or look into the city’s past.
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Napa Farmers Market
Choose a trading morning and buy something to eat the same day. The growers and prepared-food stalls make a short visit easy to stretch.
Napa Bookmine
Browse the shelves and choose something for the hotel afternoon. The independent shop also publishes readings and other events.
Napa County Historical Society
Visit the Goodman Library for a scheduled exhibition or tour. Consult the society’s opening calendar before setting aside a downtown hour.
- Afternoon
Reserve a sparkling-wine tasting, reserve a Carneros art visit, or stay by Oxbow for a Pinot Noir tasting.
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Domaine Carneros
Book one seated tasting and give the terrace its own afternoon. The official booking page distinguishes wine flights from food pairings and experiences.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Choose the current Napa visit from di Rosa’s calendar. The foundation’s gallery and grounds have specific access arrangements, so choose a dated visit before driving out.
WALT Napa Oxbow
Book a Pinot Noir tasting across from Oxbow Public Market. It gives the group a seated tasting in town if nobody wants a drive out to Carneros.
- Evening
Meet for a live music session, book a seasonal concert, or gather outdoors for an early meal.
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JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio
Choose a studio session from the current calendar. The First Street tasting room is the address to look for when the group wants an intimate music night.
The Meritage Resort’s Blue Note Summer Sessions
Pick a dated Summer Sessions show and verify its venue on the ticket. Arrange the return ride from the resort before leaving downtown.
Napa Yard
Choose a shared table near the Oxbow and check the current service calendar. The open setting works best when the evening weather cooperates.
Day 3
A table for the group up-valley
Downtown Napa → Yountville
Meet at a bakery or along the sculpture walk. Decide the last ride before the first tasting.
- Morning
Order a pain au chocolat, follow the outdoor sculptures, or ask for the current trail map.
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Bouchon Bakery Yountville
Choose a pain au chocolat at the Yountville bakery for the contrast between laminated pastry and chocolate. Order at this address before taking breakfast onto Washington Street.
Yountville Art Walk
Pick part of the signed public collection and use its audio guide. The works rotate, so the map helps more than a list of favourite sculptures from a previous year.
Napa Valley Welcome Center
Stop at the visitor centre for a local map before choosing a tasting or trail. It is a useful first stop when the river paths are affected by weather.
- Afternoon
Visit an up-valley exhibition, browse the old winery building, or take a bench on Washington Street.
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Napa Valley Museum Yountville
Check the Yountville location’s current exhibition and opening day. The museum is off the main restaurant street on the Veterans Home grounds.
V Marketplace
Step into the historic Yountville complex for a sheltered break among shops. Keep the rest of the street walk flexible.
Veterans Memorial Park, Yountville
Use the small town-centre park for a pause. This is the Yountville park, separate from Napa’s riverside memorial.
- Evening
Settle in for a bistro supper, walk the restaurant street, or meet for a drink at Pancha’s.
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Bistro Jeanty
Reserve a Yountville dinner and give the table the whole evening. A walk back to a nearby room is the easiest finish.
Washington Street, Yountville
Meet near the centre of town and walk a few blocks past restaurants and tasting rooms. Decide the return pickup point before dinner.
Pancha’s of Yountville
Meet at the Washington Street bar for a drink after supper. Arrange the ride back to Napa before settling in for the evening.
What to book
Pick a performance and buy the seats before arranging a group dinner downtown.
Uptown Theatre Napa
Pick a performance and buy the seats before arranging a group dinner downtown.
Domaine Carneros
Reserve a Carneros tasting for the group and arrange a driver. A seated flight leaves time for conversation before the return.
The full guide
Neighborhoods
The Oxbow District sits across the bend in the river from downtown. The streets around First and Main suit dinner and a late show. Northwest of the centre, residential neighbourhoods give way to oak-lined parks. Yountville is a separate town up-valley and deserves a half-day of its own.
Dining
Have the English muffin at the Oxbow bakery and save the oysters for a sit-down lunch. One comes from the griddle nearby and the other from the cooler water of Tomales Bay. Both make good eating before a tasting.
The Model Bakery at Oxbow
Napa
Order the English muffin at the Napa shop beside the market. The griddled crust is the point, so try one warm before committing to a bag for home.
Zaddy TipChoose the Oxbow location for the downtown itinerary.
Hog Island Oyster Bar at Oxbow
Napa
Order oysters on the half shell and ask which are from the Tomales Bay farm on that day’s list. Start with a small mixed order if you want to compare the different bays.
Zaddy TipAsk which oyster varieties are on the current harvest list.
Bouchon Bakery Yountville
Napa
Choose a pain au chocolat at the Yountville bakery for the contrast between laminated pastry and chocolate. Order at this address before taking breakfast onto Washington Street.
Zaddy TipIf preordering, select the Yountville shop and the actual pickup window.
Culture
Kitchen tools are the draw at Copia. In Carneros, di Rosa gives Northern California artists a rural setting. The two stops are far enough apart to deserve separate days, especially if a tasting follows the art visit.
The CIA at Copia
Napa
Take a look at the cooking tools in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. For a class, choose the specific topic and book through Copia.
Zaddy TipCheck the Copia museum hours separately from a hands-on class time.
French Laundry Culinary Garden
Napa
Book the organised garden experience if the date is available. Treat the beds as a working kitchen garden and keep to the visitor route.
Zaddy TipReserve a guided garden visit before planning the rest of Yountville.
Domaine Carneros
Napa
Book one seated tasting and give the terrace its own afternoon. The official booking page distinguishes wine flights from food pairings and experiences.
Zaddy TipReserve the tasting and the return driver together.
Activities
Choose the Vine Trail for a mostly level ride between Napa and Yountville. Westwood Hills trades a shorter drive for steeper trails, and the river provides a third route by kayak. Open the park maps before agreeing on a distance.
The Spa at Napa River Inn
Napa
Non-guests can book a treatment at the historic mill property. Reserve the actual service and leave enough time to return to the room before dinner.
Zaddy TipBook the treatment itself and give the hour after it to the riverfront.
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Napa
Use the completed Napa–Yountville section for an out-and-back of your chosen length. Agricultural lanes that branch into the vineyards are private.
Zaddy TipDecide your turning point before setting off from the rental shop.
Napa Valley Paddle
Napa
Choose a guided or rental outing and confirm the launch site, tide and conditions with the operator. A short paddle suits a mixed-experience group.
Zaddy TipUse the confirmed launch location from the operator’s reservation.
Skyline Wilderness Park
Napa
Pick a signed route at the entrance and allow time for the descent. Check the day’s access and trail conditions before leaving downtown.
Zaddy TipCheck the park’s day-use operating information before choosing a route.
Nightlife
The Uptown Theatre and the JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio are two different rooms within walking distance downtown. Check the bill for both before choosing dinner. Blue Note’s former Main Street room ended its run in 2025. Its Summer Sessions publish separate dates and venues.
Uptown Theatre Napa
Napa
Choose the artist and seats at this restored downtown theatre. Buy from the venue’s listed ticket outlet, then make dinner close enough to walk.
Zaddy TipBook direct from the theatre’s ticket information.
JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio
Napa
Choose a studio session from the current calendar. The First Street tasting room is the address to look for when the group wants an intimate music night.
Zaddy TipCheck the studio programme before gathering on First Street.
Where to stay
Stay around First Street if walking home after a concert matters. The river side makes an easier early start at the Oxbow. An up-valley resort can be a lovely choice for a longer stay, but budget a ride back from every downtown night.
Napa River Inn
Historic Napa Mill
Sleep at the old mill for the river promenade, the spa and a short walk to downtown dinner.
Zaddy TipChoose the room category by its actual outlook. The property occupies more than one building.
Archer Hotel Napa
First Street
A downtown room works well for the Uptown Theatre and the shops along First Street.
Zaddy TipAsk about the room location if the party on the roof is someone else’s evening plan.
Getting around
Vine Transit connects Napa and the up-valley towns. Consult the schedule for the last trip before planning dinner in Yountville. For a Carneros tasting, reserve a driver or agree on a sober driver before booking. Wineries on opposite sides of a highway rarely form a good walking route.
FAQs
Do I need a car for a downtown Napa weekend?
The Oxbow, riverfront, spa and downtown music rooms work on foot. Yountville has a bus connection. Book a ride for a Carneros winery or trailhead and confirm the return before setting out.
Can a non-drinker join this itinerary?
Yes. The cooking collection, market lunch, river paddle, outdoor art walk and theatre work independently of tastings. Ask the winery about its non-tasting guest arrangements before including it in a group booking.
Researched selections from cultural institutions, operators and local visitor information. Opening calendars and performance programmes vary by date.
Related destinations
The Spa at Napa River Inn
Non-guests can book a treatment at the historic mill property. Reserve the actual service and leave enough time to return to the room before dinner.
Zaddy TipBook the treatment itself and give the hour after it to the riverfront.
Activities ↓The CIA at Copia
Take a look at the cooking tools in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. For a class, choose the specific topic and book through Copia.
Zaddy TipCheck the Copia museum hours separately from a hands-on class time.
Culture ↓French Laundry Culinary Garden
Book the organised garden experience if the date is available. Treat the beds as a working kitchen garden and keep to the visitor route.
Zaddy TipReserve a guided garden visit before planning the rest of Yountville.
Culture ↓Day 1
A slow circuit of the river
Oxbow → downtown mill
A river crossing joins breakfast and the treatment appointment. Bring a book for the time in between.
- Morning
Have an English muffin, walk the river bend, or look along the Napa River.
Expand +Collapse − morning suggestions
The Model Bakery at Oxbow
Order the English muffin at the Napa shop beside the market. The griddled crust is the point, so try one warm before committing to a bag for home.
Oxbow Commons
Follow the public walk through the flood-bypass park. If the river is high, use the upper sidewalks and respect closed paths.
First Street Bridge
Cross between downtown and the Oxbow on foot. Pause on the public sidewalk for a view of the bend before the market starts to fill.
- Afternoon
Reserve a massage, study the culinary collection, or choose oysters at the counter.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
The Spa at Napa River Inn
Non-guests can book a treatment at the historic mill property. Reserve the actual service and leave enough time to return to the room before dinner.
The CIA at Copia
Take a look at the cooking tools in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. For a class, choose the specific topic and book through Copia.
Hog Island Oyster Bar at Oxbow
Order oysters on the half shell and ask which are from the Tomales Bay farm on that day’s list. Start with a small mixed order if you want to compare the different bays.
- Evening
Follow the downtown riverbank, take a seat by the river, or pick up a book downtown.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Napa Riverfront Promenade
Walk the bank below the downtown restaurants and read the city from the water side. Turn inland at the next crossing for a shorter route.
Veterans Memorial Park, Napa
Use the stepped seating on the downtown bank for a break. Check for a programmed public event before choosing it as a meeting spot.
Napa Bookmine
Browse the shelves and choose something for the hotel afternoon. The independent shop also publishes readings and other events.
Day 2
Gardens along Washington Street
Yountville centre → Veterans Home
A short ride north opens an entirely different day. Choose one long garden or museum visit.
- Morning
Order a pain au chocolat, follow the outdoor sculptures, or pause under the trees.
Expand +Collapse − morning suggestions
Bouchon Bakery Yountville
Choose a pain au chocolat at the Yountville bakery for the contrast between laminated pastry and chocolate. Order at this address before taking breakfast onto Washington Street.
Yountville Art Walk
Pick part of the signed public collection and use its audio guide. The works rotate, so the map helps more than a list of favourite sculptures from a previous year.
Yountville Community Park
Use the public park as a shady break before the return along Washington Street. It is a useful turnaround for a short town walk.
- Afternoon
Learn how the restaurant grows produce, visit an up-valley exhibition, or browse the old winery building.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
French Laundry Culinary Garden
Book the organised garden experience if the date is available. Treat the beds as a working kitchen garden and keep to the visitor route.
Napa Valley Museum Yountville
Check the Yountville location’s current exhibition and opening day. The museum is off the main restaurant street on the Veterans Home grounds.
V Marketplace
Step into the historic Yountville complex for a sheltered break among shops. Keep the rest of the street walk flexible.
- Evening
Take a bench on Washington Street, settle in for a bistro supper, or walk the restaurant street.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Veterans Memorial Park, Yountville
Use the small town-centre park for a pause. This is the Yountville park, separate from Napa’s riverside memorial.
Bistro Jeanty
Reserve a Yountville dinner and give the table the whole evening. A walk back to a nearby room is the easiest finish.
Washington Street, Yountville
Meet near the centre of town and walk a few blocks past restaurants and tasting rooms. Decide the return pickup point before dinner.
Day 3
Room for a Carneros afternoon
Downtown Napa → Carneros → Napa
Stay in town until lunch. Arrange a ride for the seated winery visit and give the evening to a short stroll.
- Morning
Walk under mature trees, browse a market morning, or look into the city’s past.
Expand +Collapse − morning suggestions
Fuller Park
Make a quiet lap through the neighbourhood park and look up at the established tree canopy. Bring coffee from downtown for a bench stop.
Napa Farmers Market
Choose a trading morning and buy something to eat the same day. The growers and prepared-food stalls make a short visit easy to stretch.
Napa County Historical Society
Visit the Goodman Library for a scheduled exhibition or tour. Consult the society’s opening calendar before setting aside a downtown hour.
- Afternoon
Reserve a sparkling-wine tasting, reserve a Carneros art visit, or ask for the current trail map.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
Domaine Carneros
Book one seated tasting and give the terrace its own afternoon. The official booking page distinguishes wine flights from food pairings and experiences.
di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
Choose the current Napa visit from di Rosa’s calendar. The foundation’s gallery and grounds have specific access arrangements, so choose a dated visit before driving out.
Napa Valley Welcome Center
Stop at the visitor centre for a local map before choosing a tasting or trail. It is a useful first stop when the river paths are affected by weather.
- Evening
Browse the downtown shops, gather outdoors for an early meal, or meet for a live music session.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
First Street Napa
Start at the shopping courtyards before dinner. A short circuit works better than arranging separate pickups for a group split between shops.
Napa Yard
Choose a shared table near the Oxbow and check the current service calendar. The open setting works best when the evening weather cooperates.
JaM Cellars Wine & Music Studio
Choose a studio session from the current calendar. The First Street tasting room is the address to look for when the group wants an intimate music night.
The Napa River Inn spa accepts non-guests for reserved treatments. Pick a service, ask about arrival time and leave the next hour free.
The Spa at Napa River Inn
The Napa River Inn spa accepts non-guests for reserved treatments. Pick a service, ask about arrival time and leave the next hour free.
French Laundry Culinary Garden
Reserve an actual garden experience in Yountville. The culinary beds are working plots with managed visitor access.
Napa Valley Paddle
Choose a guided or rental outing and confirm the launch site, tide and conditions with the operator. A short paddle suits a mixed-experience group.
Zaddy TipUse the confirmed launch location from the operator’s reservation.
Activities ↓Napa Valley Vine Trail
Use the completed Napa–Yountville section for an out-and-back of your chosen length. Agricultural lanes that branch into the vineyards are private.
Zaddy TipDecide your turning point before setting off from the rental shop.
Activities ↓Skyline Wilderness Park
Pick a signed route at the entrance and allow time for the descent. Check the day’s access and trail conditions before leaving downtown.
Zaddy TipCheck the park’s day-use operating information before choosing a route.
Activities ↓Day 1
Napa from water level
Southern river → Oxbow → downtown
The paddle is the main outing. Pick the public river paths for a shorter or drier version.
- Morning
Book a river outing, walk beside the southern river, or walk the river bend.
Expand +Collapse − morning suggestions
Napa Valley Paddle
Choose a guided or rental outing and confirm the launch site, tide and conditions with the operator. A short paddle suits a mixed-experience group.
John F. Kennedy Park
Choose a short riverbank stretch from this large park south of downtown. Return before dusk if you have parked at the entrance.
Oxbow Commons
Follow the public walk through the flood-bypass park. If the river is high, use the upper sidewalks and respect closed paths.
- Afternoon
Have an English muffin, study the culinary collection, or browse the spice counter.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
The Model Bakery at Oxbow
Order the English muffin at the Napa shop beside the market. The griddled crust is the point, so try one warm before committing to a bag for home.
The CIA at Copia
Take a look at the cooking tools in the Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. For a class, choose the specific topic and book through Copia.
Whole Spice at Oxbow
Browse the jars at the Oxbow market spice counter. Pick a seasoning for the meal you will actually cook at home, or ask about a small quantity before buying a blend.
- Evening
Follow the downtown riverbank, look along the Napa River, or gather outdoors for an early meal.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Napa Riverfront Promenade
Walk the bank below the downtown restaurants and read the city from the water side. Turn inland at the next crossing for a shorter route.
First Street Bridge
Cross between downtown and the Oxbow on foot. Pause on the public sidewalk for a view of the bend before the market starts to fill.
Napa Yard
Choose a shared table near the Oxbow and check the current service calendar. The open setting works best when the evening weather cooperates.
Day 2
The valley without a windshield
Yountville → Vine Trail → Yountville
Ride only the signed public trail and turn before the return feels like an obligation.
- Morning
Pick up a bicycle, ride a section of the valley trail, or order a pain au chocolat.
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Napa Valley Bike Tours, Yountville
Reserve a bike at the Yountville location and confirm the return time. Ask for the signed public route before setting off toward Napa.
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Use the completed Napa–Yountville section for an out-and-back of your chosen length. Agricultural lanes that branch into the vineyards are private.
Bouchon Bakery Yountville
Choose a pain au chocolat at the Yountville bakery for the contrast between laminated pastry and chocolate. Order at this address before taking breakfast onto Washington Street.
- Afternoon
Follow the outdoor sculptures, pause under the trees, or learn how the restaurant grows produce.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
Yountville Art Walk
Pick part of the signed public collection and use its audio guide. The works rotate, so the map helps more than a list of favourite sculptures from a previous year.
Yountville Community Park
Use the public park as a shady break before the return along Washington Street. It is a useful turnaround for a short town walk.
French Laundry Culinary Garden
Book the organised garden experience if the date is available. Treat the beds as a working kitchen garden and keep to the visitor route.
- Evening
Settle in for a bistro supper, walk the restaurant street, or browse the old winery building.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Bistro Jeanty
Reserve a Yountville dinner and give the table the whole evening. A walk back to a nearby room is the easiest finish.
Washington Street, Yountville
Meet near the centre of town and walk a few blocks past restaurants and tasting rooms. Decide the return pickup point before dinner.
V Marketplace
Step into the historic Yountville complex for a sheltered break among shops. Keep the rest of the street walk flexible.
Day 3
Oak slopes above town
Westwood Hills or Skyline → central Napa
Choose one hill route in the cool part of the day. City streets and the theatre make an easier evening.
- Morning
Choose a foothill hike, climb an oak-lined trail, or walk an open hillside.
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Skyline Wilderness Park
Pick a signed route at the entrance and allow time for the descent. Check the day’s access and trail conditions before leaving downtown.
Westwood Hills Park
Take the trail map at the entrance and choose a short loop on the slopes. The grade is the appeal here and the reason to start early on hot days.
Alston Park
Use the marked public trails for a broad view over northwest Napa. Take water and choose the short return before the exposed stretch gets hot.
- Afternoon
Walk under mature trees, look into the city’s past, or ask for the current trail map.
Expand +Collapse − afternoon suggestions
Fuller Park
Make a quiet lap through the neighbourhood park and look up at the established tree canopy. Bring coffee from downtown for a bench stop.
Napa County Historical Society
Visit the Goodman Library for a scheduled exhibition or tour. Consult the society’s opening calendar before setting aside a downtown hour.
Napa Valley Welcome Center
Stop at the visitor centre for a local map before choosing a tasting or trail. It is a useful first stop when the river paths are affected by weather.
- Evening
Hear a touring act, browse the downtown shops, or take a seat by the river.
Expand +Collapse − evening suggestions
Uptown Theatre Napa
Choose the artist and seats at this restored downtown theatre. Buy from the venue’s listed ticket outlet, then make dinner close enough to walk.
First Street Napa
Start at the shopping courtyards before dinner. A short circuit works better than arranging separate pickups for a group split between shops.
Veterans Memorial Park, Napa
Use the stepped seating on the downtown bank for a break. Check for a programmed public event before choosing it as a meeting spot.
Book the river outing with the launch, tide and return time confirmed. Use the riverside walk when conditions rule out paddling.
Napa Valley Paddle
Book the river outing with the launch, tide and return time confirmed. Use the riverside walk when conditions rule out paddling.
Napa Valley Vine Trail
Arrange a bike and return time at the Yountville end. Pick a distance you can comfortably repeat in the opposite direction.