Visiting St. Helena, California and the Napa Valley
St. Helena has long enjoyed its reputation as the
heart of
the Napa Valley. Nestled in between the upvalley hills, our towns intimate
human scale lends itself to exquisite winery and dining opportunities. You can
book one of our charming lodging offerings, shop til you drop, gallery hop,
take a cooking class or put together an unparalleled group experience. Our
visitors come often, stay longer each visit, and always come back for more. The
sheer variety of available visitor experiences beckons. Are you into history? Enjoy our historic downtown walking tour. Interested in olive oil? Sample our
world class olive oil producers; you can even take an olive oil tour to fabulous
hillside properties. Fancy a train ride? Take a ride on the Napa Valley Wine Train
and dine and relax in style. If your body needs revivifying, visit our spas and
health facilities. Planning a business meeting? Wedding? A getaway with
family and friends? St. Helena offers venues in all shapes and sizes along with
a veritable smorgasbord of amenities.
Wineries
St. Helena is home to our valleys world-class wineries. Whether
your personal favorite is Cabernet Sauvignon or Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
or Pinot Noir, Merlot or Zinfandel, even port or sparkling wine, this
stretch of the Napa Valley offers unparalleled tasting opportunities.
This area is well-known for producing quality grapes thanks to warm days and
Pacific breezes that cool the vines in the evenings. This combination makes
for concentrated, complex and intense fruit known to produce amazing wines.
Lodging
Overnight accommodation options in St. Helena range from dozens of quaint
bed and breakfast and inns to five star resorts. There is also an historic
downtown hotel and an upscale roadside motel. Vacation rentals are available
for extended stays in the valley and there is a spot to fit any budget or
desire. Whenever you come and wherever you stay, advanced reservations are
highly recommended.
Dining
Napa Valley is known for its world class restaurants, unique cafes
and bistros and cutting edge culinary experiences. One does not have to look
far to satisfy your craving for wonderfully prepared food and the wine that
goes with it.
Things to Do
St. Helena is certainly known for wineries but there is much more to do and
see while visiting the valley.
Art
Ballooning
Bicycling
Casinos
Site Seeing
Shopping
Spas
Tours
Museums
Live Performances
Event Planning
Whether you are preparing for the most important day of your life,
a family reunion, or just a great party...everything can be provided for all
your event needs.
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