WELCOME TO THE NAPA VALLEY!

WELCOME TO THE NAPA VALLEY!

Getting Here

  • The closest major airports are:

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – approximately 1hr 45min by car to St. Helena

    • Oakland International Airport (OAK) – approximately 1hr 30min by car to St. Helena

    • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) – approximately 1hr 30min by car to St. Helena

    If you’re traveling internationally SFO will probably be the best option.

    Getting from the Airport to St. Helena

    From any of the major airports, you can:

    • Rent a car directly at the airport

    • Use Uber/Lyft (most reliable closer to cities; more limited late at night in wine country)

    • Napa Wine County Airporter (Private Shuttle - https://www.winecountryairporter.com/)

    We recommend having a car (or sharing one) if you plan to explore wineres, restaurants, and nearby towns.

  • Approximate drive times:

    • From San Francisco: ~1.5 hours

    • From Oakland / East Bay: ~1.5 hours

    • From Sacramento: ~1.5 hours

    The area is very car-friendly. If you’re coming as a group, consider sharing a rental car.

LODGING RECOMMENDATIONs

  • Our “home base” for the weekend.

    Harvest Inn
    1 Main Street, St. Helena, CA
    https://www.harvestinn.com/

    We’ve reserved a room block here for our guests.
    Booking details:

    • Group Name / Code: HIWEDDING

    • How to Book: Book online using this Link: Book Here

    • Room Block Deadline: Please book by 8/22/2026 to access the group rate.

  • If you prefer different price points or vibes, here are some options close by:

    • Wydown Hotel – Boutique 4 min drive from venue, good for couples.

    • El Bonita – Slightly more budget-friendly, 3 min walk from venue.

    Additional Options:

    • Rancho Caymus Inn – Rutherford, great mid-range option.

    • Marriott Napa Valley – Larger hotel in Napa.

    • Westin Verasa Napa – Larger hotel in Napa.

    • Archer Hotel Napa – Boutique hotel in downtown Napa.

    • Andaz Napa – Boutique hotel in downtown Napa.

    We recommend booking early! Wedding season in Napa can get VERY expensive.

  • For groups of friends or families, vacation rentals are a great option.
    We suggest looking in:

    • St. Helena

    • Napa

    • Calistoga

    Check travel times to the venue before you book so you’re comfortable with the drive.

Getting Around

In General

Napa Valley is made for cars, so if you plan on exploring, we recommend renting one. Uber and Lyft are also available but can be unreliable late at night.

After the Wedding

St Helena has limited ride-share availability late at night, so we recommend pre-booking a taxi if you are staying further away from the venue. Some options include:

  • Pre-booked Uber/Lyft

  • Napa Red Cab – (707) 257-3222

  • Yellow Cab Napa – (707) 226-3731

the weather

Expect warm, dry August days with cool evenings. Layers are your friend. You’ll want a light jacket in the evening.

Average high temps of around 89°F (31.6°C) and average lows of approximately 55-56°F (13-13.3°C).

Make it a weekend (or longer)

napa

    • Sam's General Store, St. Helena – artisan coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches

    • Model Bakery – the famous English muffins

    • Bouchon Bakery (Yountville)

    • Valley Cafe – good coffee, pastries

    • Southside Cafe – California cuisine with Latin influence, multiple Napa Valley locations

  • A mix of architectural, design-forward, and vineyard-classic:

    • Ashes & Diamonds – modern, California-cool

    • Scribe – hacienda vibes, natural wines, picnic on the hill

    • Davies – sparkling + reds in a relaxed garden setting

    • Chandon – iconic sparkling house, beautiful grounds, good food pairings

    • Hall Winery – contemporary art + wine

    • Matthiasson – for the wine lovers

    • St. Clair Brown – a micro-winery set in a greenhouse

    • Brasswood – lunch + tasting

    • Duckhorn – calm, classic Napa Valley

    • The Charter Oak – editorial, warm, and delicious

    • Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

    • Gott's Roadside – iconic for a reason

    • Press – steakhouse energy, but elevated

    • Cook St. Helena – intimate Italian

    • The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil – for the view

    • BRIX – farm-to-table with on-site gardens, mountain views, great patio

    • The Girl and the Fig – Sonoma side, French bistro, always reliable

    • Charlie's – St. Helena, local favorite

    • Ray Ray's Tacos – St. Helena, great casual option

    • Oakville Grocery – great picnic stop

    • Main Street St. Helena – boutiques + bookstores

    • Napa Bookmine – cozy, perfect for a little break

    • Oxbow Public Market (Napa) – food stalls + shopping

    • Folklore — records and cocktails, downtown Napa

    • Bale Grist Mill – short walks + history

    • Calistoga Hot Springs

    • Skyline Wilderness Park (Napa)

    • Vineyard-view strolls around St. Helena

    • Old Faithful Geyser (Calistoga) – charmingly quirky

    • Anna's Cantina, St. Helena

    • Pancha's, Yountville

EAST BAY

    • Temescal (Oakland) – cafés, boutiques, great food

    • Rockridge – College Ave strolls, wine bars, Market Hall

    • Fourth Street Berkeley – stylish shops + open-air walking

    • Ramen Shop (Rockridge)

    • Tacos Oscar

    • Parche (Oakland)

    • A16 Rockridge

    • Daytrip (Temescal)

    • Tarocco (Berkeley)

    • understory oakland

    • Café Ohlone – Indigenous-run, meaningful experience

    • Berkeley Bowl (the best supermarket in the region, objectively)

    • CoRo Coffee Roastery (Jess’ local)

    • Yume Mori Matcha

    • Trouble Coffee

    • Awaken Café

    • Starter Bakery

    • The Kebabery Bakery (beautiful pastries)

    • Forma Bakery

    • Tilden Regional Park – redwoods + views of SF and the Bay (HIGHLY recommend!)

    • Claremont Canyon Trail – short, steep, stunning

    • Sibley Volcanic Preserve – wild, beautiful trails

    • Berkeley Marina – sunset walks & ground squirrels!

    • Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA)

    • OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)

    • Kala Art Institute

SAN FRANCISCO

    • The Mission – murals, taquerias, Dolores Park, natural wine bars, the heart of SF (Mission Ave itself can be a little gritty, so we recommend sticking to the more popular roads - Valencia St, 24th St)

    • Presidio of San Francisco - this is actually a gigantic park and at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge, great walks and views on the north side. On the east side, you will find the Palace of Fine Arts and the Yoda fountain and Lucasfilm Lobby.

    • Golden Gate Park - Another fantastic park, more geared towards pretty gardens (botanical garden and Japanese Tea Garden) and attractions (de Young art museum). If you’re looking to be surrounded by redwoods, the west side of the park has wonderful wooded areas

    • Hayes Valley – design shops, good food, very walkable

    • Dogpatch – industrial-turned-creative, breweries, studios

    • North Beach – old-school Italian, City Lights, good wandering

    • Japantown – malls with character, great food, calmer pace

    • Lily - (Inner Richmond) Vietnamese YUM! Garlic noodles and the pork are amazing! They also do fun cocktails!

    • Delfina (Mission) – neighborhood Italian

    • Studio Aurora (Mission) - Lunch spot for sandwiches

    • Flour + Water (Mission) – pasta, lively, worth the hype

    • Zuni Café – SF institution, the roast chicken

    • Foreign Cinema (Mission) – films projected in the courtyard, great brunch

    • Che Fico (Nopa) – bold Italian, fun atmosphere

    • China Live (Chinatown) – modern Chinese, beautiful space

    • Mister Jui’s - Lively vibe Chinese

    • Swan Oyster Depot (Nob Hill) – counter-only and cash-only

    • El Farolito (Mission) – late-night burrito, no frills, essential

    • Tartine - (Mission) - SF pastry institution

    • Stonemill Matcha (Mission)

    • Sightglass (SoMa / Mission)

    • Ritual Coffee (Mission / Hayes Valley)

    • Arsicault Bakery

    • b. patisserie (Lower Pac Heights) – kouign-amann

    • Dandelion Chocolate (Mission) – bean-to-bar, great space

    • SFMOMA – world-class collection, beautiful building, don't miss the photography floors

    • de Young Museum (Golden Gate Park) – art + the tower view

    • Minnesota Street Project (Dogpatch) – galleries in converted warehouses

    • Mission District Murals - Balmy Alley - This district is home to hundreds of outdoor murals, serving as an open-air gallery - Highly recommend a free walking tour! - https://sfcityguides.org/

    • Roxie Theater (Mission) – indie films, nonprofit, great programming

    • Center for Architecture & Design

    • Valencia Street (Mission) – bookshops, vintage, bars, everything

    • Paxton Gate – taxidermy, oddities, plants

    • Gravel & Gold (Mission) – ceramics, textiles, zines

    • Heath Ceramics (Mission / Ferry Building) – California design icon

    • Mollusk Surf Shop (Outer Sunset) – beautiful shop, surf culture

    • Green Apple Books (Inner Richmond) – sprawling, beloved, lose yourself