In a few short decades, the Napa valley has undergone a transformation from a sleepy agricultural valley to one of the worlds premier wine growing regions and tourist destinations. Magnificent wineries and vineyards dot 28 spectacular miles, interspersed with inns, restaurants, shops and world-class resorts.
Outdoor recreation abounds as well, from golf to biking to boating to hiking to hot air ballooning.
The City of Napa is the gateway and urban center to the Napa Valley. A city of 70,000 and growing, Napa is a city in transition. Small town values and tradition are embracing a sophisticated new world of fine wine, food, arts and culture. Downtown Napa is the stage on which these worlds meet, providing a truly unique opportunity for business owners, retailers and developers who want to invest in the richness of the Napa Valley. Preserving the legacy, looking to the future The mission of the Downtown Napa Renaissance is to preserve the qualities that have made Napa unique for over 150 years, while making it attractive for new ventures to be a part of its renewal.