{"id":13277,"date":"2025-09-29T12:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=13277"},"modified":"2025-12-03T11:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T19:40:20","slug":"things-to-do-in-downtown-napa-travelers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-downtown-napa-travelers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Downtown Napa: Top Things to Do, Eat, and Explore"},"content":{"rendered":"
\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Napa Valley<\/a> boasts plenty of beautiful spots to call home during a visit, but if you\u2019re looking for a wide variety of things to do<\/a> and see all in one convenient location, downtown Napa<\/a> is the place to be. This once sleepy town at the south end of Napa Valley has undergone a major renaissance over the past decade and is now home to luxury lodging<\/a>, hip wine bars, celebrity-led restaurants<\/a>, wine tasting rooms, and beautiful river walks. So park the car, forget about traffic, and take advantage of the urban oasis that is downtown Napa. Here\u2019s your guide to making the most of a visit.<\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Eat Well<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”54450″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/oxbowpublicmarket.com?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content” el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]From award-winning fine dining to farm-to-table casual eateries<\/a>, downtown Napa is a foodie haven. Simply put, you’ll want to make room in your bellies to chow down on all the delicious offerings that Napa has to offer.<\/p>\r\n

First on the agenda should be a visit to the lively Oxbow Public Market<\/a>. A gathering place for gourmet grub in Napa, Oxbow is where you can find everything from oysters and tacos to chocolates and cupcakes. In fact, there are over 20 merchants under one roof, providing endless ways to eat and drink yourself silly!
\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”text-width inset-images”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”59455″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.angelerestaurant.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”59456″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.angelerestaurant.com\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Another can\u2019t miss destination is Ang\u00e8le<\/a>, renowned for its upscale French country cuisine and quaint, romantic atmosphere since 2002. While wine is a natural choice for French fare, when your palate needs a break from the grape juice, you can\u2019t go wrong with one of Ang\u00e8le\u2019s fantastic cocktails.<\/p>\r\n

Newer on the scene is Scala Osteria<\/a>, a delightful seafood-centric Italian joint from the founder of Bistro Don Giovani. Enjoy an aperol spritz or local wine as you savor classic pizzas, delectable pastas, and thoughtfully made seafood dishes. Last but not least, try Morimoto<\/a>, the sleek Napa River restaurant from celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto, where an extensive menu of sushi, seafood, Wagyu beef, sake, and Japanese Whiskey can be found.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Napa\u2019s Top Restaurants” style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”default” size=”lg” align=”center” el_class=”text-width” link=”url:%2Fblog%2Fdowntown-napa-restaurants%2F|title:Napa%E2%80%99s%20Top%20Restaurants”][vc_separator el_class=”mid-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

Sip & Savor<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”66553″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.lithology.wine\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content” el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]From sleek tasting rooms to inviting wine bars, downtown Napa offers a wide range of places to sip the region\u2019s best.<\/p>\r\n

Housed in a former saloon and brothel from the late 1800s, the Vintner\u2019s Collective<\/a> is a good place to sample a wide variety of Napa Valley wines from one location. Here, you\u2019ll find over two dozen quality boutique producers who are too small to have their own tasting rooms, with various tasting spaces from which to enjoy their coveted wines.<\/p>\r\n

Make a point to stop into\u00a0Lithology, The Lounge<\/a>, the sophisticated downtown outpost of the highly acclaimed Lithology brand; and WALT Wines<\/a>, where tasters can sip their way through 1,000 miles of Pinot Noir from within the bright, cheerful space. Another noteworthy spot to check out is Arch & Tower<\/a>. This beautiful tasting room is the downtown outpost of Robert Mondavi, offering wine tastings and food pairings overlooking the Napa River.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”57964″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/robertmondaviwinery.com\/pages\/arch-and-tower\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content” el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]Founded by two sommeliers, Compline<\/a> is a wine bar, restaurant, and bottle shop in one, and a worthy destination in downtown Napa. Stop in for a glass and a bite, and be sure to check their calendar for educational tastings and events.<\/p>\r\n

Around the corner, Cadet Beer & Wine Bar<\/a> is a popular spot for wine, beer, and tasty provisions. Here, you\u2019ll find a worldly selection of wine, bottled beers, and an old school vinyl collection, plus there\u2019s always a fun lineup of regular events and guest wineries worth checking out. [\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=”2″ el_class=”text-width”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n

See A Show<\/h2>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”70239″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.bluenotejazz.com\/napa\/?utm_source=wcm&utm_medium=napavalley.com&utm_campaign=content” el_class=”mid-width”][vc_column_text]Downtown Napa isn\u2019t just about wine, it\u2019s also a happening place for live music and shows. Here\u2019s where to go when you want to be entertained:<\/p>\r\n