Local Activities
Sonoma & Napa Activity Guide
Restaurants
Napa Valley is renowned for its world class dining, with more than 125 restaurants to choose from. Here are just a few of our favorite spots.
There are several great options in the Downtown Napa and Sonoma Square area.
We recommendation making reservations in advance at OpenTable.
Dinner
Celadon
500 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 254-9690
California cuisine, the location of our first dinner date. ($$$)
La Toque
1314 McKinstry St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-5157
New French cuisine, Michelin rated ($$$$)
Morimoto Napa
610 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 252-1600
Great sushi from our favorite Iron Chef. ($$$)
Ristorante Allegria
1026 1st St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 254-8006
Delicious and affordable italian fare. ($$)
Lunch
Ad Hoc
6476 Washington St
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-2487
A Thomas Keller restaurant. You must try the fried chicken. ($$)
The Restaurant at Auberge
180 Rutherford Hill Rd.
Napa, CA 94573
(707) 967-3111
Gorgeous view of the entire valley. Fantastic gnocchi. ($$$)
Gott's Roadside
933 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 963-3486
Enjoy some wine with an amazing burger. Nancy loves the Ahi Tuna Burger. ($)
Hopmonk Tavern
691 Broadway
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 935-9100
A fun, casual outdoor lunch spot with great beers on tap. ($$)
Wineries
There are hundreds of wineries in Napa and Sonoma, from small boutique wineries to popular brands such as Mondavi, Sterling, and Beringer.
These are some of our recommendations. You can also check out this Sonoma guide for wineries offering complimentary tastings.
Everyone is invited to join us Saturday morning from 11am-1pm for a wine tasting event at Cline Cellars. See Wedding Events for details.
Wineries close to Hawthorn Suites* or Cline Cellars** are marked with an asterisk.
Reservations may be required for large groups (8 or more).
Artesa Winery**
1345 Henry Rd
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 224-1668
A modern winery, great stop between Hawthorn Suites (7.1 miles) and Cline Cellars (11.2 miles away). Open 10am-5pm. $20 Tasting or $12 Sparkling Wine Flute.
Black Stallion Winery*
4089 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-1400
Mr. & Mrs. Le's favorite! Located in Napa, just 5.6 miles north of Hawthorn Suites. Open 10am-5pm. $15 Tasting.
Castello di Amorosa
4045 St Helena Hwy
Calistoga, CA 94515
(707) 967-6272
Entrance includes tour of Tuscan style castle and winery. Try their chocolate pairings with your wine tasting! Open 9:30am-6pm. $20 Tasting + Entrance.
Domaine Carneros**
1240 Duhig Rd
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-0101
Popular for their sparkling wines. Another great option between Hawthorn Suites (6.5 miles away) and Cline Cellars 8.8 miles away). Open 10am-6pm. Reservations recommended. $30 Sparkling Wine Tasting, or split a bottle with friends!
Domaine Chandon
1 California Dr
Yountville, CA 94599
(707) 944-8844
You've probably seen Chandon sparkling wines in stores. Visit where it's made! Open 10am-5pm. Reservations required for 10+. $20 Tasting or share a bottle!
Gloria Ferrer**
23555 Arnold Dr
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-7256
Another local vineyard specializing in sparking wine. Enjoy a sit down tasting experience. Just 1.7 miles from Cline Cellars. Open 10am-5pm. Reservations recommended. Flights range from $18, wine by the glass from $6, bottles from $22.
Hagafen Cellars*
4160 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-0781
Great boutique, family winery. Try their Rieslings! Located in Napa, 5.8 miles north of Hawthorn Suites. Open 10am-5pm. $10 Tasting.
Nicholson Ranch**
4200 Napa Road
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 938-8822
Located between Hawthorn Suites and Cline Cellars. Open 10am-6pm. $10 Tasting.
Sterling Vineyards
1111 Dunaweal Ln
Calistoga, CA 94515
(800) 726-6136
Enjoy the gonodola ride and self-guided tour. Open 10:30am-4:30pm. Reservations required for 25+. $29 Tasting + Tram + Tour.
Trefethen Family Vineyards
1160 Oak Knoll Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(866) 895-7696
Another great Napa local family vineyard with great Chardonnays. Open 10:00am-4:30pm. Reservations required for 6+. $15 Tasting.
Viansa Winery**
25200 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 95476
(800) 995-4740
Just 0.7 miles from Cline Cellars. Great deli and summer music series going on 9/13. Open 10am-6pm. $15 Tasting.
V. Sattui Winery
1111 White Ln
St Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-7774
Nice deli and picnicing grounds. Open 9am-6pm. $15 Tasting.