{"id":24891,"date":"2017-05-24T01:00:05","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/?p=24891"},"modified":"2024-09-11T14:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T21:18:19","slug":"best-vistas-in-calistoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/blog\/best-vistas-in-calistoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Views In Calistoga"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\nWhen the hustle of everyday life gets in the way, we prefer to take a moment to bask in the lush environment and stunning views that make California wine country so memorable. Tucked away in the Northern end of Napa Valley, Calistoga<\/a> is a quintessential escape destination to recharge and relax. Surrounded by old oak trees and Napa\u2019s mountains, Calistoga has no shortage of breath-taking and life-affirming vistas to give you pause. \r\n
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\r\nSo, the question is, where should you go to take in the best views of Northern Napa Valley? We\u2019ll tell you: \r\n
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\r\n\"\"\r\nSterling Vineyards<\/a> \r\n
\r\n1111 Dunaweal Lane \r\n
\r\nCalistoga, CA 94515 \r\n
\r\n(800) 726-6136 \r\n
\r\nTripAdvisor<\/a>: 4 stars; \u200e1,267 reviews \r\n
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\r\nNewly renovated and a staple for Calistoga visitors, Sterling offers one of the most scenic winery experiences in the area. With a gondola ride taking you up to the winery perched upon a hill and a picture-worthy patio, this is a must-do if you\u2019re in the mood for a sip and stroll with incredible views. \r\n
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\r\nInsider Tip:<\/strong> For more than a self guided tour with wine, You can also enjoy a separate tasting called the “silver experience” which includes three higher quality wines accompanied with cheese specifically paired to each wine. \r\n
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\r\n\"\"\r\nTamber Bey Vineyards<\/a> \r\n
\r\n1251 Tubbs Ln \r\n
\r\nCalistoga, CA 94515 \r\n
\r\n(707) 942-2100 \r\n
\r\nTripAdvisor<\/a>: 4.5 stars; 172 reviews \r\n
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\r\nTamber Bey is a unique escape from the typical winery experience. Located on a working horse ranch, spend an afternoon strolling the winery\u2019s onsite stables and getting to know the property\u2019s horses, all while tasting their delicious wine. With a rich history and lovely grounds, you can see why it\u2019s a must-visit in Calistoga. Lounge on their outdoor patio and get a taste of the luxurious ranch life. Be sure to try the wine and cookies tasting, which they bake specifically to pair with their unique varieties. Who can say no to homemade cookies and wine? \r\n
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\r\nInsider Tip:<\/strong> Join Vintner Barry Waitte for a private tour of the Tamber Bey Winery and Sundance Ranch followed by a retrospective tasting of Tamber Bey\u2019s past vintages from Barry\u2019s library when you book this exclusive WineCountry Experience<\/a>. \r\n
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\r\n\"\"\r\nDavis Estates<\/a> \r\n
\r\n4060 Silverado Trail N \r\n
\r\nCalistoga, CA 94515 \r\n
\r\n(707) 942-0700 \r\n
\r\nTripAdvisor<\/a>: 5 stars; \u200e11 reviews \r\n
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\r\nThis picture-perfect winery has a refurbished, century old barn nestled at the foot of lush rolling hills, which provides a fantastic view of their vines and garden. Find yourself relaxing here on their terrace with a glass of delicious, rich Calistoga cab, watching the farm windmill turn and the fog roll in. \r\n
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\r\nInsider Tip:<\/strong> Be sure to book a reservation prior to your visit as the winery does not take walk-ins. \r\n
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\r\n\"\"\r\nOat Hill Mine Trailhead<\/a> \r\n
\r\n2082 Oat Hill Mine Rd \r\n
\r\nCalistoga, CA 94515 \r\n
\r\n(707) 942-4575 \r\n
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\r\nOriginally formed as a carriage route to transport goods and travelers through the Napa Valley, this is an easy trail with a range of stunning views. Great for all-ages and skill levels, bring your kids and your dogs to explore up tol 8.3 miles. With a good uphill slope, you\u2019ll get those Calistoga vista views and a light workout. \r\n
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\r\nInsider Tip:<\/strong> Mid-way along the trail is a homesteader\u2019s log cabin dating back to 1893. Explore parts of the stone wall from the barn and a few old fruit trees remain today. \r\n
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\r\n\"\"\r\nChateau Montelena \r\n
\r\n1429 Tubbs Ln \r\n
\r\nCalistoga, CA 94515 \r\n
\r\n(707) 942-5105 \r\n
\r\nTripAdvisor: 4.5 stars; 473 reviews \r\n
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\r\nChateau Montelena hosts another picturesque estate and has an expansive landscape to explore and enjoy. Boasting a pond with turtles and swans, as well as a gorgeous Japanese garden, this is the ultimate tranquil destination, wine of course included. \r\n
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\r\nInsider Tip:<\/strong> Remember the film Bottle Shock? Yep, this is the place that inspired the story. Watch it again to recreate your favorite wine moments while strolling the property. \r\n
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\r\nBio:<\/strong> Tiffany Bukowski<\/a> is a Northern California native and specializes in brand marketing in San Francisco. She enjoys red blends, fancy cheese boards, and talking with her hands. \r\n
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When the hustle of everyday life gets in the way, we prefer to take a moment to bask in the lush environment and stunning views that make California wine country so memorable. Tucked away in the Northern end of Napa Valley, Calistoga is a quintessential escape destination to recharge and relax.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":24892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[75,14,73,77],"tags":[245,81,161,246,247,153],"class_list":["post-24891","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","category-things-to-do","category-travel","category-wine","tag-best-views","tag-calistoga","tag-chateau-montelena","tag-scenic","tag-sterling-vineyards","tag-things-to-do"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24891"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24891"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24891\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61484,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24891\/revisions\/61484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24892"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24891"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24891"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.napavalley.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24891"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}