Napa Valley & Sonoma Travel Guides & Tips
Since moving to northern California in 2017, wine country quickly became one of our favorite destinations to visit. I have been to Napa Valley and Sonoma countless times and have experienced it in many different ways.
I have been wine tastings with friends, parents, our two dogs, and even pregnant (don’t worry I was not the one drinking). So I know a lot about this destination!
I also know how challenging and overwhelming it can be to plan a trip. With over 400 wineries in Napa alone, where do you even start picking the wineries to visit?
This is why I have created these guides to help you have the best trip to wine country possible. I love talking Napa & wine, so you can always reach out to me if you have questions!
🍷 Start Here
🍷 Napa Valley
Planning
✔️ First Time to Napa Valley: Ultimate Guide + Tips
✔️ Day Trip to Napa Valley, CA
✔️ How Many Wineries Can You Visit in a Day in Napa Valley
✔️ How Many Days Do You Need in Napa Valley?
Tours
✔️ Best 8 Napa Valley Private Wine Tours in 2023
Transportation
✔️ Is There Uber in Napa: How to Get Around Napa Valley
✔️ Closest Airport to Napa Valley Wineries & Top Tips for Getting There
Time of Year
✔️ Napa Valley in October: Things to Do, What to Pack, & Events 2023
✔️ Napa Valley in November: Things to Do, What to Pack, & Events 2023
✔️ Napa Valley in January: 8 Best Things to Do in Napa in the Winter
🍷 Sonoma
✔️ San Francisco to Sonoma: The Best Way to Get to Wine Country
✔️ How to Get Around Sonoma 2023
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Napa on a Budget
💸 Budgeting for your trip to California? As you will quickly find out wine tasting ain’t cheap- especially in Napa Valley. Save some money and book discounted wine tastings and experiences with Priority Wine Pass.
Get the best-discounted rates at some of our favorites, V. Sautti, Hall Wines St. Helena & Rutherford, Beringer Winery, Charles Krug, Black Stallion, and so many more.
Save even more with my coupon code TTWT!!🤑 With my Travel Today Work Tomorrow exclusive deal you can save an extra $20 on a yearly Priority Pass.
Wine Country Planning Guide
🗓 What is the best time to visit? Wine tasting in California is always a good idea! However, my personal favorite time to visit wine country is in the spring. ☀️
You will have gorgeous weather, fewer crowds, wildflowers blooming, and more affordable accommodations.
🚗 Should I rent a car? Yes, if you plan on staying more than a night in Napa or Sonoma, I suggest you rent a car.
✔️ Compare the best rate for car rentals in California here
🏨 What’s the best way to book my accommodation? When visiting wine country I prefer to book hotels over Airbnb and VRBO. This is because a lot of the shared homes are too far from the wineries and they are usually pretty expensive.
Booking is a reliable site to book at thousands of hotels in California. They also have a great and flexible cancellation policy for no extra fee.
🧳 What do I pack for wine country? My go to outfit for wine tasting is a flowy dress and comfortable shoes. Find my FREE guide for What to Wear (And Not Wear) Wine Tasting in California
💸 Budgeting for your trip to California As you will quickly find out wine tasting ain’t cheap- especially in Napa Valley. Save some money and book discounted wine tastings and experiences with Priority Wine Pass.
Save even more with my coupon code TTWT!! 🤑 With my Travel Today Work Tomorrow exclusive deal you can save an extra $20 on a yearly Priority Pass.
✈️ Booking your flight to California As you know, visiting California can be pricey! Another great money saving tip for wine country is to look for the best rate for flights on Skyscanner