Napa Valley's Calistoga is a small town known for its hot springs, mud baths, and beautiful wineries. It's a town rich with history, art, and scenery — the kind of place worth visiting any time of year. No matter when you visit, there's plenty to do. We've put together this guide to help you experience Calistoga at its best.
Where to Stay in Calistoga
Calistoga is home to plenty of beautiful hotels and resorts. Here are a few of our favorite places to stay — each unique, and each offering a great experience.
- Solage: An Auberge Resorts property offering suites and studio rooms, a memorable dining experience at Solbar, and an award-winning 20,000-square-foot spa featuring Calistoga's renowned mud and mineral water therapies.
- The Francis House: One of Calistoga's newer luxury inns, with a contemporary French design and a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. This boutique property in the heart of downtown offers breakfast, a swimming pool, and an infrared sauna and salt room among its amenities.
- Calistoga Motor Lodge + Spa: A classic boutique motor lodge filled with fun amenities, including a trendy spa and soaking baths, plus outdoor games like bocce ball and cornhole. It's pet-friendly, so your four-legged travel companions are welcome too.
- Indian Springs Calistoga: One of the oldest continuously operating resorts in California, offering a modern take on a bohemian retreat. Its eclectic mix of historic cottages, bungalows, and mission revival-style buildings spans 17 acres, with every room offering its own distinct view.
- Embrace Calistoga: For something truly unique, we recommend Embrace Calistoga, a local establishment built in 1873 that reinvents the classic bed-and-breakfast experience. Here you'll find old-world charm paired with modern comforts and technology.
Things to Do in Calistoga
There's plenty for Calistoga visitors to do, whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a trip with friends, or a family vacation. Here's our list of must-do activities to make your visit unforgettable.
- Wine tasting: Calistoga and the surrounding hills are home to countless wineries. Some of our favorites include Jericho Canyon Vineyard, The Vineyardist, Carter Cellars, and Chateau Montelena — the same winery whose Chardonnay famously helped put Napa Valley on the map at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. For a different kind of tasting experience, visit Tank Garage Winery, a wine bar built inside a restored 1930s gas station with a one-of-a-kind aesthetic. And of course, we invite you to visit us at Theorem for a tour and tasting of our own.
- Calistoga shopping: Spend an evening browsing the charming boutiques of downtown Calistoga, where you'll find everything from pottery to vintage finds to unique stationery.
- Dining: Be sure to explore Calistoga's restaurants during your stay. A few of our favorites are Lovina, Solbar, and The Pickled Pig. Lovina serves food made with locally sourced ingredients on a charming garden patio, perfect for an intimate brunch or dinner. Solbar is a Michelin-starred favorite, ideal for craft cocktails and a leisurely dinner beside a long outdoor fire pit. The Pickled Pig is a farm-inspired deli counter serving up delicious housemade sandwiches and more.
- Calistoga hot air balloons: For a dose of adventure, take to the sky on a hot air balloon ride over Calistoga, with sweeping views of St. Helena's rolling hills, the valley's tallest peaks, and the Palisades.
- Visit art galleries: Calistoga is home to a number of galleries celebrating a variety of art and artists. If you love admiring creative spaces, don't miss Ca'toga Galleria d'Arte downtown and Villa Ca'Toga, artist Carlo Marchiori's private Palladian villa, open for tours by appointment.
- Hiking: Hiking is a great way to start the day and take in Calistoga's natural beauty. Nearby trails include Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and the Oat Hill Mine Trail. Table Rock, in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, is another great hike, offering sweeping views of Calistoga and Santa Rosa — and on a clear day, a pair of binoculars might even catch a glimpse of the ocean.
Visit Theorem Vineyards Today!
While you're exploring Calistoga, we invite you to join us at Theorem Vineyards for a tour and an unparalleled tasting experience. Our winery sits on the northern slope of Diamond Mountain, secluded, intimate, and breathtakingly beautiful. Theorem's estate spans 60 acres, with about 20 acres of hillside planted to six blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon and one block of Merlot. We invite you to visit our winery to experience the wonders of Theorem Vineyards and taste our ultra-premium wines on a one-of-a-kind tour.
Contact us at (707) 942-4254 to schedule your tour and tasting experience at Theorem Vineyards!