Which Napa Valley Town Is Right for You (If You’re Visiting Without a Car)

 While not part of the “30-mile long, 5-mile wide” Napa Valley proper, American Canyon is known as the Gateway to Napa Valley. Located in Napa County, it’s the most wallet-friendly. You won’t be surrounded by vineyards and vistas here, but you’re close to the Vallejo Ferry terminal for easy rides to and from San Francisco—and there are lodging properties within walking distance of the stunning Napa River and Bay Trail. This paved trail winds through wetlands with big-sky views and fantastic birdwatching—one of the valley’s most overlooked gems. American Canyon is a great value proposition with its own worthy offering of Napa’s nature preserves .

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