Napa Valley Wine Train with lunch
Gourmet lunch in restored Pullman cars rolling through the vineyards, with winery stops.
See dates and prices →☀️ Relaxed things to do
Sonoma Valley wine tour
The relaxed neighbor valley, with a lunch stop on Sonoma's historic plaza.
See dates and prices →Castello di Amorosa castle tour and tasting
A medieval-style Tuscan castle with a torture chamber and wine tasting near Calistoga.
See dates and prices →Private SUV wine tour for your group
Your own driver and a custom route of wineries for the whole day.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Napa wine tour with three tastings
A driver takes the group to three wineries, so nobody has to drive.
See dates and prices →Wine country cooking class
Cook a seasonal menu with a local chef and pair it with Napa wines.
See dates and prices →Downtown Napa food and wine walk
Tasting rooms, oysters and small plates along the Napa River.
See dates and prices →Wine blending experience
Blend your own red with a winemaker and take the bottle home.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Sunrise hot air balloon flight
Drift over the valley at dawn, then celebrate with a champagne brunch.
See dates and prices →Bike and wine tour
Easy flat rides between wineries on the valley floor, with a picnic lunch.
See dates and prices →Napa River kayak tour
Paddle the calm river through town and wetlands. Easy for beginners.
See dates and prices →Vineyard jeep tour
Off-road through hillside vineyards with tastings along the way.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Napa Valley
The French Laundry
Yountville
Thomas Keller's famous tasting menu. Reservations open months ahead.
Map ↗Bouchon Bistro
Yountville
Classic Parisian bistro food from the Keller team.
Map ↗Ad Hoc
Yountville
One set family-style menu. Ideal for a group dinner.
Map ↗Bouchon Bakery
Yountville
Croissants and macarons for the morning after.
Map ↗Mustards Grill
Highway 29, Yountville
A valley classic since 1983. Order the onion rings.
Map ↗Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
St. Helena
Ranch-raised beef and garden produce.
Map ↗Press
St. Helena
Big Napa wine list and dry-aged steaks.
Map ↗Angèle
Napa riverfront
Riverside patio in downtown Napa.
Map ↗Cole's Chop House
Downtown Napa
Old-school steakhouse in an 1886 stone building.
Map ↗Hog Island Oyster Co.
Oxbow Public Market, Napa
Fresh oysters and chowder by the river.
Map ↗Oxbow Public Market
Napa
Food hall where everyone can find something.
Map ↗Gott's Roadside
St. Helena
Burgers, fries and milkshakes with picnic tables.
Map ↗Where to stay
- Auberge du Soleil $$$
Rutherford. Hillside resort with views over the valley. - Carneros Resort and Spa $$$
Carneros. Cottages among the vineyards at the south end. - Andaz Napa $$$
Downtown Napa. Walk to restaurants and tasting rooms.
Getting around
- There is almost no public transport. Plan a designated driver or book a driver for tasting days.
- Most wineries require a tasting reservation. Book a week or more ahead for groups.
- Highway 29 gets jammed on weekends. The Silverado Trail on the east side is faster.
- Rideshare is easy in Napa town but thin up-valley late at night. Pre-book rides home.
Arriving
San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) are about 1h15 away. Sonoma County airport (STS) is 40 minutes.
Good to know for guests in Napa Valley
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Tipping: Expected: 18 to 22% in restaurants. Large groups often get an automatic gratuity.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 6 to 9 pm. Popular restaurants book up weeks ahead.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs, 120 V.
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Questions guests ask about Napa Valley
When is the best time for a wedding in Napa Valley?
April to June, September to November is the most popular season. Thirty miles of vineyards from Napa town to Calistoga, Michelin dining in Yountville and hot springs at the north end.
How do guests get to Napa Valley?
San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) are about 1h15 away. Sonoma County airport (STS) is 40 minutes.
How do guests get around Napa Valley?
There is almost no public transport. Plan a designated driver or book a driver for tasting days. Most wineries require a tasting reservation. Book a week or more ahead for groups. Highway 29 gets jammed on weekends. The Silverado Trail on the east side is faster. Rideshare is easy in Napa town but thin up-valley late at night. Pre-book rides home.
What can wedding guests do in Napa Valley as a group?
Good group options include napa Valley Wine Train with lunch, napa wine tour with three tastings, bike and wine tour, sonoma Valley wine tour. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Napa Valley?
Yes. Our Napa Valley wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Napa Valley
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
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