Welcome to the fourth installment of the Wine Sisterhood Insider Guide to Napa Valley. This week we bring you the charming town of Calistoga, located at the base of Mount Saint Helena at the top of Napa Valley. With its spas, fantastic food, and world-class wineries, you’ll have a tough time running out of things to do.

Here are our recommendations on where to stay, sip, eat and play in Calistoga:

Hotels

Calistoga Spa Hot Springs — Mudbaths & mineral pools.

The SunBurst — Pet-friendly. Retro vibe.

Eating & Drinking

Around Town

Jole — Contemporary American cuisine & killer cocktails.

Calistoga Inn — Restaurant, brewery and small hotel.

Buster’s — Southern barbecue.

Solbar — Al fresco dining; relaxing lunch spot.

Splurge

None, really.

Dive bar

Suzy’s  

Must-See Wineries

Clos Pegase — Renowned architecture, grounds & wine-aging caves.

Chateau Montelena — A “castle.” Gardens and world-class Chardonnay.

Tank Garage Winery — Located in a re-engineered gas station.

Missed any of our other Wine Sister Insider Guides to Napa Valley? Find each one on our blog here: 

Wine Sister Insider Guide: Town of Napa

Wine Sister Insider Guide: Yountville

Wine Sister Insider Guide: Oakville & Rutherford

Wine Sister Insider Guide: St. Helena