The first step to planning your visit to Napa starts with your preference to drive and have a car in Napa or not. If you prefer to have a car, the approximate distance to Napa Valleyi is 55 miles from San Francisco's airport, 92 miles from San Jose's airport, 50 miles from Oakland's airport and 69 miles from Sacramento's airport.
Evans Transportation has frequent shuttles to Napa Valley. from both the Oakland and San Francisco airports www.evanstransportation.com
Please note that you can always rent a car once in Yountville.
In Yountville, Napa Valley, California
Napa Valley Lodge (800) 368-2468
www.napavalleylodge.com
Seasonal rates are: $225 - $475
Vintage Inn (800) 351-1133
www.vintageinn.com
Seasonal rates are $240 - $610
Villagio Inn & Spa (800) 351-1133
During class please wear comfortable casual clothing - trousers and short-sleeve t-shirts and non-slip shoes are most important. No open toed-shoes for cooking sessions.
For your leisure time in the area, please check www.weather.com for the seasonal temperatures so you can pack appropriately. In general, Napa, Sausalito and San Francisco are all casual regions but certain restaurants do require more formal attire. Please be sure to check when booking your reservations