Yountville is a sophisticated corner of California
Yountville has always had an air of sophistication about it, perhaps in part down to its long list of top restaurants and some of the country's most celebrated wineries. In fact, Yountville is at the center of wine production and home to the first vineyards in the Napa Valley. The small town is easily walkable and when you hop out of your Yountville vacation rental, you can gorge on some of the finest food in California, accompanied by views across the mountains and the rows of gorgeous vineyards. To take it all in, consider taking a morning hot air balloon flight.
Activities and attractions in and around Yountville
Do you want to discover top things to see and do during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Yountville a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Napa Valley Wine Train (8 mi / 12.9 km)
- Domaine Chandon (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Napa Valley Balloons (0.4 mi / 0.6 km)
- Silverado Vineyards (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Stags' Leap Winery (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Far Niente Winery (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
More than just winery hopping in Yountville
In between winery hopping and soaking up the small-town ambiance, there's a lot to keep you busy. When you stay in a Yountville vacation rental, you'll have the whole of the Napa Valley right on your doorstep. Walking is popular, as is seeing the rows of vineyards and rolling countryside on the back of 2 wheels. If you're a golfer, you're in luck. You've got some mighty fine courses just moments away from your rental. At the end of the day, you can close it off with a little pampering at the spa. Now that's a vacation.
High season is harvest season in Yountville
The peak season for Yountville vacation rentals is between August and October, when folks drop into the Napa Valley for the annual grape harvest. It also falls neatly into the region's best climate, with bright sunshine being the usual order of the day. If you're not a wine buff, you might want to consider visiting in spring, when the climate can be just as good, the vino still flows out of the wineries and the rental prices take a dip. For rock-bottom pricing, you've always got winter. Just be sure to pack your umbrella.
Yountville is a twitcher's delight
Napa County might be famous for its wine, but few are aware that its habitats of woodland and wetland make it one of Northern California's most enduring wildlife-watching spots. The area sits slap bang on the Pacific Flyway, a path used by migrating birds flying from Canada to Mexico. Twitchers should get their lists and binoculars ready because they aren't going to want to miss catching a glimpse of the 400 or so recorded species of bird. If you take a hike up through the forests, you might very well catch a glimpse of some of Napa's land-dwelling critters.
How to get to and around Yountville
The nearest airport is in Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), located 48.3 mi (77.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Santa Rosa, CA (STS-Sonoma County), which is 25.2 mi (40.5 km) away.
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