Welcome to Vacation-Napa

Napa's bakery scene runs deeper than most visitors realize — from griddled English muffins at the Model Bakery to Thomas Keller pastry at Bouchon. Know where to go and mornings here get...

Golden hour turns almost any Napa vineyard into a ceremony backdrop — no extra styling required. Every couple who calls me three months into Napa wedding planning asks some version of the same...

A flight at one of Napa Valley's downtown taprooms — proof the valley isn't just about wine. Napa Valley runs on wine, but the beer scene here is better than most visitors expect. Downtown Napa...

The right case turns "how do I get this home" into a non-issue. You've got a trunk full of Cabernet, a favorite bottle you're still thinking about, and one logistics question left before you leave...

A good Napa morning starts before the crowds: an outdoor tasting patio, morning light across the vines, and no reason to rush. Your first Napa Valley trip has one obvious problem: 500-plus...

From budget-friendly chains in American Canyon to hilltop resorts in Rutherford, Napa Valley has a hotel for every kind of trip — and every kind of budget. Picking a hotel in Napa Valley sounds...