Local Tips for Napa Valley

There are lots of easy ways to get to Napa. The easiest is to fly directly to Santa Rosa, which is approximately 40 miles away from Napa. Or, fly into one of three international airports: San Francisco, Oakland or Sacramento, which are all approximately two hours from Napa. Renting a car will be easy, or take one of the shuttles, taxis, buses or limousine services from the airport to your hotel, vacation home, spa, or bed-and-breakfast. Once you’re in Napa, if you haven’t rented a car you can get around on “The Vine” Napa Valley Transit’s convenient bus line, or make use of a limo service, shuttle, or taxi.

When coordinating the timing of your Wine Country retreat, remember to avoid driving between San Francisco or Oakland and Napa on a Friday or Sunday afternoon unless you relish long hours of sitting in traffic. Also, keep in mind that many of the restaurants are closed between the last week of December and the second week of January, so plan your vacation around those weeks.

The Mediterranean climate of the Napa Valley tends to be a bit unpredictable. Mornings and evenings can be chilly, so pack a sweater and long pants, along with lighter clothes for warm afternoons. December, January, and early February are the coldest, rainiest months. The scenery is especially breathtaking leading up to and during Harvest Time from June through October, which are the area’s warmest months. Autumn is the most popular time to revel in the hedonistic pleasures for which the area is known, but all four seasons here are uniquely beautiful and full of Gay-friendly activities.

Local Tips for Napa Valley

Bishops Ranch

The Bishop's Ranch is a retreat and conference center in the heart of Sonoma County's Russian River situated among the vineyards and farms of Sonoma County. I got to vacation here for a month…
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Caldwell Vineyard

You will be BLOWN AWAY by this place! Tucked away on John Caldwell’s vineyard is a dark, modern and sexy secret: WINE CAVES… And even better! The ellaborate 20,000 sqft…
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Auberge Du Soleil

Not just one of the most fabulous hotels in Napa Valley, but it had the best brunch I have EVER had. The ingredients were of the best quality and the Bloody Marys were FABULOUS! I strongly recommend the short ribs seasoned with orange and coffee… Sounds a little nasty, but you will thank me later!

Local Tips for Napa Valley

Local Tips for Napa Valley

Bishops Ranch

Caldwell Vineyard

Auberge Du Soleil

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