Location: Calistoga
Top Things to do in Calistoga
The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Calistoga, California (CA)
Here’s your day in Calistoga: Yoga. Massage. Spa lunch. Hike. Wine-tasting. Facial. Mud bath. Gourmet dinner (with more wine). Dip in a mineral pool. Does it get more relaxing than a spa town built around natural springs in the middle of wine country? We don't think so.
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1. Logvy Community Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Bothe-Napa State Park
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Located in beautiful Napa Valley wine country, Bothe-Napa Valley offers year-round camping for tents, RVs, bikes, walk-ins and now YURTS! Day visitors enjoy picnicking, hiking trails and a seasonal swimming pool. Large picnic grounds are available for group events. Stop in at our Visitor Center in the 1860s Tucker House, and learn about the park's first homestead families - trail maps available. Hikes range from easy, shady strolls in the redwoods to longer hikes up to Coyote Peak with great views of the valley. Or, take a hike on the History Trail past the historic Pioneer Cemetery and on to our sister park, the Bale Grist Mill, where you can take a tour of an operating water powered mill built in 1846 that still grinds grain on the original stones!
Reviewed By joang82
Gorgeous trails by running creeks, right off of HWY 29 . Can be easy to miss but so worth the time to take a stroll or a longer hike. The last easter stand of redwoods the forests are a mix of bay, eucalyptus, pine and redwood. great trails, easy to navigate.
3. Oat Hill Mine Trail
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By StephClosson
This trail was right near our hotel so we decided to go around mid day and feel like we were burning off some of those vacation calories we had been accumulating. Beautiful views and the trail is semi shaded - I would probably say about half is in shade. You can really stop and go back whenever you want because some portions were relaxed and walkable while others were decently challenging!
4. Petrified Forest
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4.0 based on 496 reviews
A number of huge redwoods in this forest point away from Mount St. Helena, which once erupted violently.
Reviewed By Travelcur
I've been to the petrified forest in Arizona, and loved it, but I found this one more impressive. I'm surprised it's not a state or national park, These once towering redwoods are still magnificent though they've turned to rock and are horizontal instead of vertical. The trail through the park takes you through beautiful scenery, although for some it may be a bit strenuous. Every view is worth the hike and I appreciate that the owners have maintained the property's natural state. Worth noting: informative interpretive signs, the stunning view of the volcano that created the park, and an excavated giant that disappears into cave carved into the hillside. The $12 entry fee is well worth it. Nice gift shop.
5. Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
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4.0 based on 54 reviews
Sweeping views of the Pacific and the Sierra Nevada range are highlights of this state park, which features rough terrain, evergreen forests and a five-mile hiking trail to the top of Mount St. Helena.
6. Calistoga Spa Hot Springs
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4.0 based on 140 reviews
The Calistoga Spa Hot Springs, a geothermal hot springs resort, recently completed an extensive renovation project that has dramatically transformed a property that has been attracting repeat guests for generations. Located in downtown Calistoga, the 56-room hotel and spa was completely redesigned with a contemporary spa inspired look and feel. The eighteen month long renovation has touched all aspects of the property including a redesign of the guestrooms with spa-inspired bedding, honed Italian porcelain tile showers, kitchenettes with microwave ovens and modern conveniences such as full High Definition LED televisions. The focal points of the renovation are the four-geothermal heated mineral pools. The pool deck was fitted with travertine tiles, new designer-inspired pool furniture and the inclusion of grape covered arbors.
Reviewed By cheryla772
We stayed for one night and so enjoyed our time. The resort is beautiful with all of the updates. Our room was a comfy as a 5 star hotel. The bedding is top notch and bed was just the right amount of softness and hardness. The room has a fully stocked kitchen (utensils, pots, pans, silverware, glasses - even wine glasses, and a wine opener!). There is a two burner cooktop, and a nice apartment sized refrigerator. They even supplied dish soap and sponges. (But bring your own napkins or paper towels.) Outside of our room there is a lovely picnic area with lots of 4 person square tables, large umbrellas, and BBQ. Bring your own meal and BBQ outside near the pools. Next, the all of the lovely pools. They were clean and well maintained. There were lots of chaise recliners, umbrellas, and regular chairs all over. They looked brand new and were super comfy. We were given two large bath towels when we checked in to use at the pool. Not to worry, there were a bunch of lovely white towels in the bathroom also. We brought our plastic wine glasses to the pool area and sat and enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere there. We felt like we were in Italy or somewhere in the mediterranean. The view from the pool area to the surrounding hills is spectaular. All of the vegetation surrounding the pool has recently been updated. Its really very pretty! Everyone at the desk was very helpful and kind. We also enjoyed a mud and mineral bath along with a massage. We've been to a few other mud baths at Calistoga and the place here is very new and nicely laid out. The women's locker room is very luxurious. Large white bathrobes and nice slippers were provided along with a combo private locker. We also used their steam shower which is new. We can't wait to come again.
7. Pioneer Park
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We took a nice walk at Pioneer Park after lunch. It has a gazebo. There is also an area for children to play. its close to downtown Calistoga area.
8. Old Faithful Geyser of California
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3.0 based on 945 reviews
In the early days of the National Geographic Society, Old Faithful Geyser of California was declared one of only three “faithful” geysers in the world because of its regular eruptions expending to several decades. This geyser has also proven itself to be a good predictor of earthquakes. When the geyser’s regular eruptions are delayed or diminished, an earthquake is likely within the next couple of weeks in the 500 miles surrounding the geyser. Old Faithful Geyser of California soon became one of the most visited places in the American West. The rainbows that form in the predictable sprays of mist are a wonderful feature in this serene setting at the top of Napa Valley. To this day, Old Faithful Geyser of California remains as one of the most photographed places in the State of California.
Reviewed By tbsbpolo - West Palm Beach, United States
Last-minute trip to Calistoga and found this gem! Luckily saw the geyser erupt and lasted for 20+ minutes. Very cool to see the beauty of nature. Loved it!
