Matt Rapping

An unexpected mix of historic estate and modern luxury awaits discerning travelers exploring the dining and shopping in exclusive St. Helena. Alila Napa Valley is ideally placed to experience the best of California’s most celebrated wine region – from exploring its beautiful countryside to indulging in its epicurean lifestyle. Situated in the roots of the wine growers in Napa Valley, the hotel is the ideal resting place to experience more than 400 wineries, including some of the finest in the world that call St. Helena home. Sip your way around those in the immediate vicinity such as Merryvale, Clif Family, Charles Krug and, of course, Beringer Family Estate. Join a bicycle tour that pairs wine tasting with outdoor adventure. Or wine and dine on a journey of discovery through the scenic landscape aboard the vintage Napa Valley Wine Train. In between tastings, experience the myriad charms of downtown St. Helena, from quaint shops and contemporary art galleries, to artisan bakeries, cafes and restaurants – both casual and Michelin-starred. Together with local farmers’ markets and cooking demos at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, this is an amazing destination for gourmands. You can also catch a show at Cameo Cinema, a historic treasure that has been screening movies here for more than a century. For a truly once-in-a-lifetime Napa Valley experience, take to the skies at sunrise in a hot air balloon, sailing over mountains, valleys and vineyards. Memorable moments await on your Alila Napa Valley escape.