California Road Trip

Got this on Hotwire for $69 a night so we didn't have a view of the bay. I really liked the two room suite set-up. There were a lot of families with little kids there, and I could see where it would get noisy if you were sleeping in the outer (living) room. I couldn't here anything in the bedroom. The breakfast was a little chaotic, but it was a lot more than expected for free. They had an omelet station and other hot foods as well as the usual continental stuff. I would have no problem staying here again.

This place is in no way worth the $25 pp entrance fee. The displays inside the estate are small and disappointing. I was expecting more movie memorabilia. Also, you cannot really walk the grounds and the wine is nothing to write home about. I wish we had gone to a different winery. Don't waste your time here.

This is a small, shack-like store that sells meats, cheeses, olive oil, etc. We made a few purchases and ate in their picnic area outside. It is a nice place for a snack or a small lunch. Cash only.

We ate on the patio and ordered a burger and a turkey club sandwich. The food was nothing special. Our pre-tip total was $23.75.

Booked this on reservetravel.com for $196/nt. Limited selection for Mem Day Weekend. Room was awesome. Had a two person Jacuzzi (nice robes too) and a balcony overlooking the Napa river. Toiletries were coconut lime verbana from Bath and Body Works. Sound machine, ceiling fan, dvd player, all kinds of extras. They have a free DVD library for you to use. Free breakfast was great - assorted teas and coffee, homemade granola, dried fruits, meats and cheeses, something hot(eggs??), good pastries, bagels, etc. It's the attention to detail that makes this hotel great. We could have stayed here all vacation.

It was nice to do something that wasn't wine related. There is an admission fee ($5??) per car. At first appearance, the park looks a little neglected. Out of the many trails, we chose the skyline trail. It had nice views of Napa valley. Watch signs carefully, as the map isn't very clear.

Though we didn't know it at the time, this is a chain. I've had more authentic and cheaper Mexican food many other places. I wouldn't go back. The quesadilla platter, chimichanga and ice tea came to $25.33 pre-tip.