Shopping · Napa Valley · United States
Shopping in Napa Valley
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
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Pictured: Calistoga mud baths and hot springs, Napa Valley · Photo: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Quick answer
Shopping in Napa focuses on wine, food products and boutiques in small towns. Wineries ship wine to many US states, which avoids carrying bottles. Best souvenirs: Wine, Olive oil and vinegar and Gourmet foods.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Wine
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Where to shop
Downtown Napa
Tasting rooms, boutiques and gift shops on First and Main Streets.
Main Street, St Helena
Clothing, homeware and food shops in historic buildings.
Yountville
Galleries, design shops and the Bouchon Bakery's sweets.
Markets
Oxbow Public Market
Food hall with specialty food stalls, wine bars and local produce.
Napa Farmers Market
Farmers market in downtown Napa with local fruit, vegetables and flowers.
What to buy
Wine
Bottles from small wineries not distributed widely; ask about shipping options.
Olive oil and vinegar
Estate olive oils and wine vinegars from valley producers.
Gourmet foods
Jams, sauces and spices from Oxbow and St Helena food shops.
Kitchenware
Cookbooks and kitchen tools from the CIA at Greystone shop.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Market · Downtown Napa
Oxbow Public Market
A food hall on the Napa River with stalls for oysters, tacos, cheese, spices, coffee, bakeries and wine bars.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Shopping
Neighbourhood · Downtown Napa
Downtown Napa tasting rooms
Dozens of tasting rooms cluster within a few walkable blocks of First Street, Main Street and the Napa River, from boutique producers to big-name labels.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
- Couples
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros sparkling wine and Chardonnay and Olive oil. Estate tasting rooms along Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail, and downtown Napa tasting rooms. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Napa | $$$ | Riverfront tasting rooms, Oxbow Public Market and the valley's widest choice of hotels |
| Yountville | $$$$ | Small, polished village of acclaimed restaurants, galleries and boutique inns |
| St Helena | $$$$ | Historic Main Street in the middle of the valley's most famous vineyards |
| Calistoga | $$$ | Laid-back hot-springs town at the top of the valley |
| Carneros | $$$$ | Rolling, cool vineyards between Napa and Sonoma, known for sparkling wine |
| Oakville and Rutherford | $$$$ | The valley's famed Cabernet heartland along Highway 29 |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tipping follows US norms: about 18–20% in restaurants, a few dollars per drink in bars, and 15–20% for drivers and tour guides. Tipping tasting-room staff is not required, but some guests leave a few dollars for excellent service.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January; the busiest months are September–October.
- May: BottleRock Napa Valley music festival (usually Memorial Day weekend)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Napa Valley?
Wine, Olive oil and vinegar, Gourmet foods and Kitchenware.
+Where is the best shopping in Napa Valley?
Downtown Napa: Tasting rooms, boutiques and gift shops on First and Main Streets.
+What are the best markets in Napa Valley?
Oxbow Public Market and Napa Farmers Market.