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Yountville

Napa Valley's Culinary Capital

The most walkable and food-forward town in wine country. Thomas Keller's French Laundry, luxury boutique hotels, 15 walkable tasting rooms, and the most Michelin stars per square mile in America....

Wineries to Visit

  • Domaine Chandon
  • Cliff Lede Vineyards
  • Goosecross Cellars
  • Jessup Cellars
  • Priest Ranch

Where to Eat

The French Laundry $$$$

Thomas Keller's perennial 3-Michelin-star institution. Book 2+ months ahead.

Bouchon Bistro $$$

Keller's more accessible French bistro — beautiful terrace, classic dishes, excellent wine list.

Bistro Jeanty $$$

Classic French country cooking in a charming cottage setting. Coq au vin, croque madame, and real cassoulet.

Mustards Grill $$

The original Napa Valley roadhouse — casual, local institution since 1983. Great burgers and wine list.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Hot air balloon over the vineyards with Napa Valley Aloft
  • ✓ Bike the Napa Valley Vine Trail
  • ✓ Visit the Napa Valley Museum
  • ✓ Walk Washington Street's gallery row
  • ✓ Oakville Grocery for picnic provisions
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Yountville is tiny — under 3,500 residents — but packs extraordinary density of quality. Park your car when you arrive and walk everywhere. The town is genuinely strollable and most tasting rooms are within a few minutes on foot.
Known For

Michelin-starred dining, walkable tasting rooms, luxury hotels, art galleries

Drive Times
San Francisco
1h 15min
Oakland
1h
Los Angeles
7h 30min
Where to Stay
The French Laundry Inn Luxury

Thomas Keller's boutique inn adjacent to the restaurant. Extraordinary.

North Block Hotel Luxury

Intimate Italian-inspired courtyard hotel perfectly situated in downtown Yountville.

Hotel Yountville Upscale

Spacious, beautifully designed boutique hotel with a stunning courtyard and spa.

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