Napa Valley for a wedding

[brett_reeves]

I'm going to a wedding in Napa Valley in June. I was wondering if I should fly into San Francisco or Sacramento. Also any recommendations on places to stay would be appreciated.

 

[zork]

San Jose, Oakland, SFran, find the best rate for the times you fly in. You are looking at about 45-60 extra minutes to Napa from San Jose but many times a lot cheaper on the flight from Austin/Dallas.

Check out Santa Rosa for accomodations that might be more reasonably priced and not too far from Napa.(nice drive in from there) It might depend on where the ceremonies/festivities are and what time they are too.

It is a nice trip. You should have a great time.

 

[ghost]

What previous poster said on arrival destinations. My sister-in-law got married in Carmel and my wife and I flew in/out of SF. No problems. We took a side trip to Napa and stayed in the Embassy Suites Napa Valley. Great hotel and great location.

 

[1990txgirl]

br, what area of Napa is the wedding (which town)? Yountville is a good central "home base". The Lavender Inn or Maison Fleurie are both great. Expect accommodations to be fairly expensive.

I would fly into SFO or Oakland. The only advantage of flying to San Jose is that there is a direct flight on American, and as another poster mentioned, you can usually get a lower fare. The drive will be about 90 minutes to the Napa Valley, depending on traffic.

Here's a long-running thread from the travel forum that you may find useful: Napa wineries

Warm sunny days and cool crisp nights in June--aaahhhh.

Have a great time.

 

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[Orangeblood]

Express Jet into Sacramento. Non-stop and should be very competetive price.

Easy drive from Sac to Napa and that airport was easy for car rental (and no bridge traffic).. If price is a real consideration and the wedding is in/near Napa itself, try the Hilton Garden Inn. Otherwise, do some B&B research.

 

[LongIslandIceSIP]

While in Napa, make sure you eat/dine at Mustards. Great restaurant, and you can bring in your own wine from your favorite winery. Try the rabbit, it is fantastic!

 

[Kerbouchard]

The Carneros Inn is a cool place to stay. It has a spa, a pool that overlooks a valley, private villas that have a fireplace, big screen TV, heated floors, alfresco showers, etc. The wife and I went there 2 years ago and had a blast.

 

[hornphil]

My sister got married at V Sattui in St. Helena last summer. I love San Francisco, so I fly in there or Oakland when I can.. and it's a pretty easy drive. Sac just has nothing else to offer.