Calistoga
HOT SPRINGS, VOLCANIC VINEYARDS AND LAID-BACK CHARM AT THE TOP OF NAPA VALLEY.
Calistoga offers a relaxed, unpretentious counterpoint to the polished towns farther down the valley. Set at the foot of Mount St. Helena, the town is celebrated for its geothermal hot springs and mineral mud baths, family-owned wineries and farm-to-table dining, all set against a backdrop of forested hills and rugged mountain scenery.
The heart of Calistoga centers on Lincoln Avenue, where historic storefronts, tasting rooms, spa resorts and cafés sit within easy reach of one another, while the surrounding foothills open into vineyard estates, ranch properties and private hillside retreats. For buyers who want more land, more privacy and a wellness-focused wine-country lifestyle, or a restorative getaway within reach of the Bay Area, Calistoga can be especially compelling.
Landmarks & Points of Interest
Developed in the 1860s by California pioneer Sam Brannan as a hot-springs resort, Calistoga has remained one of the West’s classic spa destinations, with a growing reputation for bold, mountain-grown wines.
INDIAN SPRINGS CALISTOGA
Located on the site of Sam Brannan’s original resort, this historic spa is known for its volcanic-ash mud baths and its Olympic-size mineral pool fed by on-site thermal geysers.
OLD FAITHFUL GEYSER OF CALIFORNIA
One of the few regularly erupting geysers in the world, this natural wonder sends a plume of superheated water and steam high into the air against a backdrop of the Palisades.
CASTELLO DI AMOROSA
Opened in 2007 after more than a decade of construction, this winery is an authentically built, 13th-century-style Tuscan castle complete with a moat, drawbridge and frescoed great hall.
SHARPSTEEN MUSEUM
Founded by former Disney animator and producer Ben Sharpsteen, this museum tells Calistoga’s story through detailed dioramas and exhibits, including a restored cottage from Brannan’s original resort.