Calistoga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Napa County, California, United States
About Calistoga
At least since the 1700s, Calistoga's distinguishing characteristic has been its hot springs, which were used by the native Wappo people for medicinal purposes. After the time of Spanish missions and Mexican ranchos, Samuel Brannan bought 2000 acres, founding Calistoga and starting the Indian Springs resort. The resort eventually went into the hands of Doctor John Wilkinson, the founder of the spa industry. Due to the spa industry, the California wine boom of the 1970s, the ensuing tourism, and the proximity to San Francisco (which in turn has fueled more tourism), Calistoga, like the rest of the Napa Valley, has maintained very high property value. This has increased the cost of living and essentially the price of everything from coffee to gasoline. The surprise win by Chateau Montele
Top Attractions in Calistoga
Explore the best things to see and do in Calistoga:
- ★Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
- ★Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
- ★Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
- ★Castello di Amorosa
- ★Clos Pegase
- ★Golden Haven Spa
- ★Newton Vineyard
- ★Old Faithful Geyser
Where to Eat in Calistoga
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Buster's Southern Barbeque
- 🍴Cal Mart
- 🍴Palisades Deli Cafe
- 🍴Sam's Social Club
- 🍴SolBar
Where to Stay in Calistoga
- 🏨Bothe-Napa Valley State Park
- 🏨Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
- 🏨Calistoga Wine Way Inn
- 🏨Craftsman Inn
- 🏨Dr Wilkinson's Hot Springs
- 🏨Indian Springs Resort and Spa
Calistoga Travel Guide Sections
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