Activities

Seasonal menus provide the platform for flavors in this Napa Valley restaurant. Chef Chris Cosentino is serving up a “modern twist on classic fares.” Located inside of Las Alcobas, this restaurant is sure to provide a great dining experience for all those wanting something new.

Cook St. Helena is located in lovely St. Helena, California. We specialize in simple but elegant Northern Italian cuisine made from local and seasonal ingredients. Chef/Owner Jude Wilmoth opened Cook in 2004 to show the locals and tourists alike, that food doesn’t need to be complicated to taste great!

Located in the charming town of St. Helena, Market Restaurant offers an elegant, yet comfortable dining experience, focusing on American classics with a fresh seasonal approach. The refined atmosphere, warm genuine service and commitment to the highest quality food from local organic farms, creates an inviting environment that makes dining out a pure treat.

Every day our chef selects the finest seasonal produce and highest quality cuts of meat, seafood and poultry available. A selection of our Prime beef, including our Cowboy Rib-eye, is procured from legendary Bay Area butcher Brian Flannery. Our free-range poultry and lamb from the Sonoma Coast, are all cooked to perfection on a custom-built wood-fired grill and rotisserie.

Farmstead restaurant showcases the seasonal, ingredient-driven American farmhouse cooking of executive chef Stephen Barber. Housed in a former nursery barn, our 110-seat restaurant is a casual, social culinary hub revolving around a central open kitchen with booth and central seating, community dining, and a full bar.

Chef Charlie Palmer’s creation, Harvest Table brings a menu that “highlights locally sourced ingredients and the best of Napa Valley.” This restaurant is a relaxed Wine Country dining experience. Located on Main St. of St. Helena, this restaurant is an easy walk from El Bonita.

Serving a variety of classic and specialty brick oven baked pizzas, Pizzeria Tra Vigne reigns as a favorite Napa Valley restaurant among locals and visitors alike. They cook up authentic pasta dishes, famous fresh mozzarella, and insalata to accompany their handmade Neopolitan pizzas.

Indulge in Chef Nash Cognetti’s hand-pulled fresh mozzarella while enjoying specialty cocktails and wines from our award-winning list. Our list of more than 200 wines changes weekly, always with additions of new, exciting Napa Valley and Italian finds. Count on our knowledgeable staff to offer expert advice.

Our kitchen is driven by the freshest regional and seasonal ingredients. This cooking is the heart and hand of Italy, an amazing complement to the beautiful Napa Valley. It’s not uncommon to see vintners dining at the classic bar. Sometimes Tra Vigne has the feel of a downtown Milan restaurant, other times it’s more like an elegant café in Barolo.

The dazzling restaurant space, created by noted designer Adam Tihany, offers a view of the chefs at work from every hand-crafted table. We invite you to relax and settle into your meal with Today’s Temptations, which is an array of delicious “small” bites to be shared by all at the table. Our chef’s calls them temptations because they are inspired by the culinary artisans, farmers and foragers who bring their tempting products to the kitchen door everyday. Enjoy the variety of flavors with a glass of sparkling Querenica Brut Rose, a Greystone exclusive. Then, perhaps, sample one of our first-course soups, salads, or pastas. What better place to experience the mingling of food, wine, and friends than the Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant, in the very heart of California’s wine country.

Archetype offers an iconic Americana menu that takes a contemporary out-of-the-box approach to classic dishes from our heritage. Nearly every preparation from our kitchen bears the signature char from our wood-burning grill or is complimented by an infusion of smoke from our wood-burning oven. Dishes feature local, seasonal ingredients, perfect for pairing with a thoughtful selection of regional wines and handcrafted cocktails from our list. The dining room—designed by Archetype founder and renowned architect, Howard Backen, and named as one of the “10 Most Beautifully Designed” by Architectural Digest—reflects distinctive wine country style with a relaxed, comfortable sophistication.

Enjoy a fresh spa experience in Napa Valley with massage practices over 2,000 years old. Atrio at Las Alcobas is giving guests a chance to relax with Naturopathica, “a 21st century wellness experience by developing a range of face and body products as close to as nature as possible,” among other various spa treatments.

While touring the Napa Valley wine country is great, what if you were able to be transported to the African Serengeti? At Safari West, guests get the opportunity to explore an African wildlife safari gazing at exotic wildlife. The perfect adventure to bring your whole family!

Step on board to a full day of Napa Valley wine tasting and making friends. This fun and informative door-to-door tour takes you to four different wineries and to a vineyard for lunch. They also offer private wine tours by Beau, if you’re looking for an extra personal touch.

If you’re looking an escape into nature, the Petrified Forest is a great place to visit. Caused by a volcanic explosion 3.4 million years ago, it has been described as “one of the finest examples in the world of an ancient forest.” Walk with family and friends through this majestic forest and gander at awe-inspiring beauty.

The Health Spa is located on Highway 29 at the southern end of St. Helena, California, just north of Tra Vigne restaurant and Merryvale winery at 1030 Main Street.

The award winning Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. has been flying hot air balloons over the Napa Valley for over 31 years. We have FAA certified pilots and aircraft, a professional staff and an outstanding safety record with thousands of satisfied adventurers experiencing the pleasure of hot air ballooning with Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. every year.
Established in 1980 and as the Napa Valley’s oldest balloon company, Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. has been featured on many nationally syndicated programs and has been the company of choice for numerous notable personalities. All have chosen Napa Valley Balloons, Inc. for its reputation and commitment to safety and excellence.

Nearby you can visit “Old Faithful Geyser of California” which features a gift shop, a Geothermal exhibit hall, a snack bar, a picnic area, and the famous Fainting Goats. The Old Faithful Geyser of California is one of three geysers in the world with the designation “old faithful.”

The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three-hour, thirty-six mile round-trip journey from the historic town of Napa, through one of the world’s most well known wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena, and back. Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy a freshly prepared lunch or dinner inside a fully restored 1915-1917 Pullman Dining Car or 1952 Vista Dome car as they pass the vineyards and wineries of Napa Valley. They also have the option of pre-purchasing a winery tour.

Touring a winery is great, but when that winery has a 13th century Tuscan castle, you’re in for a treat. Castello di Amorosa, which means “castle of love” in Italian, is both parts magnificent and surreal. Built by Dario Sattui, owner of V. Sattui, this 120,000 square foot Castello boats 107 rooms, 95 of which are used for winemaking and or storing the wine.
Only 5.5 miles north of St. Helena, this winery is a must see destination for anyone visiting.

Nowhere else in Napa Valley can you take an aerial tram that leads you to panoramic views of the area. At Sterling Vineyards, this is just the start to a truly magical experience. 300 feet above Calistoga, you get to walk around their outdoor terraces and tasting rooms that were modeled after the Greek Island of Mykonos. After that, make sure to experience at least one of their 10 vineyards pumping out delicious red and whites.

Tours: Self-guided garden tours only

Hours: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily for complimentary and reserve tastings of Sutter Home and M. Trinchero wines.

Founded in the late 1800’s, Sutter Home Winery and has always produced quality wines at reasonable prices. The Trinchero family purchased the winery in 1947 and has pioneered many industry innovations over the past half century.

Continuing the tradition of producing good wines at a fair price, Sutter Home Winery offers a full selection of red, white and blush varietals. Celebrate life’s everyday occasions with Sutter Home wines.

The Visitors Center, housed in the original winery building, is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for complimentary and reserve tasting, sale of wine-related merchandise, and self-guided tours of the White Zinfandel Garden.

Tours: Self-guided garden tours only

Hours: Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily for complimentary and reserve tastings of Sutter Home and M. Trinchero wines.

Founded in the late 1800’s, Sutter Home Winery and has always produced quality wines at reasonable prices. The Trinchero family purchased the winery in 1947 and has pioneered many industry innovations over the past half century.

Continuing the tradition of producing good wines at a fair price, Sutter Home Winery offers a full selection of red, white and blush varietals. Celebrate life’s everyday occasions with Sutter Home wines.

The Visitors Center, housed in the original winery building, is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for complimentary and reserve tasting, sale of wine-related merchandise, and self-guided tours of the White Zinfandel Garden.

Self proclaimed as the “perfect prescription for Port lovers,” Prager Winery & Port Works has been serving the Napa Valley community since 1979. They offer a wonderful selection of Vintage Port, Tawny Port, White Port, as well as Petite Sirah and Late Harvest Riesling table wines. Best of all, this family run winery is only a 7 minute walk from El Bonita Motel!