Why visit Napa
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 165 places to eat, 51 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include First Street Bridge, Napa Valley Opera House, Goodman Library and Alexandria Hotel and Annex.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 40°F.
Weather in Napa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Napa
Napa (; NAP-ə) is the largest city in and the county seat of Napa County and a principal city of Wine Country in Northern California, United States. Located in the North Bay region of the Bay Area, the city had a population of 76,921 as of July 2024. Napa is a major tourist destination in California, known for its wineries, restaurants, and arts culture.
From the Wikipedia article Napa, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
First Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Bridge in Napa, California
Napa Valley Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater in Napa, California, United States
Uptown Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
Music venue and former movie theater in Napa, California, United States
Museums and landmarks33
Goodman Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Library
Alexandria Hotel and Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Hotel building in Napa, California
Bank of Napa
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bank building in Napa, California
Capt. N. H. Wulff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Single-family detached home in Napa, California
Cayetano Juarez Adobe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic building in Napa, California, United States
Eliza G. Yount House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Napa, California
George E. Goodman Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
House in Napa, California
Gordon Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Commercial building in Napa, California
Napa County Courthouse Plaza
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Courthouse in Napa, United States of America
Sam Kee Laundry Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in California, United States
Semorile Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Commercial building in Napa, California
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Thomas Earl House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Napa, California
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes165
Clemente's Authentic Italian
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
1335 West Imola Avenue, Napa
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00, Su 10:00-19:00
Downtown Joe's
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Breakfast, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
902 Main Street, Napa
Mo-Su 08:00-12:30
Fieldwork Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
Fieldwork's Napa Taproom in Oxbow Market offers rotating beers, with options to-go in various sizes. Enjoy with local food. Online order...
1046 McKinstry Street, Napa
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Napa
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.1 mi
645 1st Street, Napa
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
La Hacienda Napa Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
1851 Old Sonoma Road, Napa
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Naysayer Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bagel, Pastry · 0.8 mi
1813 Old Sonoma Road, Napa
Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00,Sa-Su 07:00-16:00
153 more on the map.
History
The word "napa" is of Native American derivation and has been variously translated as "grizzly bear", "house", "motherland" or "fish". Of the many explanations of the name's origin, the most plausible seems to be that it is derived from the Patwin word napo, meaning "house".
Further adding confusion, Napa was originally spelled with two Ps: Nappa. There are maps and deeds dating back to the mid-1850s bearing this spelling. Shortly thereafter, the present spelling was adopted; the reasons for this are unclear.
From the History section of Napa, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay51
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
Motel and hotel
1075 California Boulevard, Napa
Churches and places of worship27
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Korean SDA Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.6 mi
28 Highland Drive, Napa
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries61
Healthcare16
980 Trancas Street Medical Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
980 Trancas Street, Napa
Map of Napa
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 50°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 54°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 40°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Napa State Hospital Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Napa County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-27: Glass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Napa County Airport (APC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- American Canyon 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Sonoma 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Vallejo 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Fairfield 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Suisun City 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Benicia 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Petaluma 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Vacaville 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Hercules 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Novato 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City of Napa by the Napa River, Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Presbyterian Church, 1333 3rd St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-20-46 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Goodman Library, 1219 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-12-02 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eliza G. Yount House, 423 Seminary St., Napa, CA 10-9-2011 11-19-13 AM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cayetano Juarez Adobe 1, Cullen328, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George E. Goodman Mansion, 1120 Oak St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-54-32 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office-Napa Franklin Station, 1352 2nd St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-10-39 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Street Bridge, Spanning Napa River at First Street between Soscol, Napa (Napa County, California), David DeVries, Photographer, Public domain
- Alexandria Hotel and Annex, 840-844 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-55-15 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Napa Opera House, 1018-1030 Main St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-32-51 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Semorile Building, 975 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-37-43 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gordon Building, 1130 1st St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-22-30 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 948 Main Street, Napa, Ca, Xavora2, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Napa County Courthouse Plaza, Napa, CA 9-5-2010 3-01-28 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sam Kee Laundry Building, 1245 Main St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-50-03 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capt. N. H. Wulff House, 549 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-25-46 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Andrews House, 741 Seminary St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-35-34 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thomas Earl House, 1221 Seminary St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 5-55-33 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Napa, 903 Main St. and 908 Brown St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 2-47-32 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trefethen Vineyards (2716207512), Sheri Wetherell from Seattle, USA, CC BY 2.0
- George E. Goodman Mansion, 1120 Oak St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 4-52-53 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buford House, 1930 Clay St., Napa, CA 9-5-2010 6-06-07 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
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