Activities in Napa Valley
Ceja Vineyards
Tel 707-255-3954 Call, Hours Call ahead for a reservation Website
This lovely winery is located close to downtown Napa. Ceja has become known as a great family owned winery. The bocce ball court in back is a great way to keep the kids occupied while you sample Ceja's wines. more
Cooking Classes at Cakebread Cellars
Address 8300 St. Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573 Map, Tel 800.588.0298 Call, Website
Cakebread Cellars hosts regular cooking classes, including some dropoff some for kids. Call or check their website for information about classes that might be happening during your visit. more
Old Faithful Geyser
Address 1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515-1055 Map, Tel (707) 942-6463 Call, Website
Even if you have been to the much-more-impressive Yellowstone National Park, the Calistoga Geyser is worth a stop. This low-key attraction is fun for kids to watch, and there is plenty of space for a picnic. In addition to the Geyser itself, there are also Goats and Llamas to feed. more
Playground Fantastico
Address Old Sonoma Road and Freeway Drive, Napa Map, Website
This carefully designed playground is more than just the typical playstructures. There are castles, granite gysers, places to experiment with sound and more. The playground is well worth a stop even if you are just passing through town. more
Scientopia Discovery Center
Address 1785 B Tanen Street Napa, CA Map, Tel 707.259.1559 Call, Website
DeliciousBaby says: This indoor playspace, located in an industrial building just outside of downtown Napa makes a great place to stop for a few hours of kid-centered fun. There is a great mix of hands on science activities, outdoor play areas, music, small climbing structures and pretend areas like a grocery store and restaurant. Everything has been very lovingly arranged by a local father. more
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Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
Address 3369 Saint Helena Hwy N St Helena, CA 94574 Map, Tel (707) 942-4575. Call, Website
In the mid-eighteen hundreds, a town's mill, where farmers gathered to have their corn and wheat ground into flower, would have been one of the centers of farming life. This park is the site of a water-powered grist mill that was built in 1846 and remained in use until the early 1900s. more
Jelly Belly Factory
In Fairfield, not too far from Napa. They have ongoing free tours. You walk on a closed platform overhead, looking down on the factory. I recommend going when the factory is in production so there is more to see. Even if it's not working you would still see the machines, see the videos on history and production, and taste free beans from different phases in creation. There are also huge portraits of famous people made of beans! My favorite was Harry "Beans" Potter! They give you funny paper hats to wear and take group photos before the tour which you can buy after. Downstairs there is a cafe and of course a candy and souvenir store! more
That Chicken Ranch -- CLERICI
Address 2224 Oak Knoll Avenue, Napa, CA 94558 Map, Tel 707-251-8991 Call, Website
Call ahead and see if they have baby chicks. When they do, they will let your little one hold the chicks. Even if they don't, you can get a tour of an organic chicken ranch and farm. You can pick up free range organic chicken, fresh eggs, and even herbs (for $2 a bundle). Great break from the winery tours! more
