Calistoga News
Welcome to Calistoga News, your source for what is happening in and around Calistoga, California — the small town at the top of the Napa Valley known for its natural hot springs, world-class wineries, and unhurried pace of life.
What's Happening in Calistoga
Calistoga may be small, but there is always something going on. From seasonal harvest festivals to gallery openings on Lincoln Avenue, our town packs a surprising amount of culture and community into just a few square blocks.
- Calistoga Farmers Market — Every Saturday morning from May through October on Washington Street
- Lincoln Avenue Art Walk — A quarterly evening event showcasing local galleries and pop-up exhibits
- Napa Valley Wine Train Special Departures — Seasonal excursions with stops in Calistoga
- Old Faithful Geyser Events — Educational programs and stargazing nights at one of only three faithful geysers in the world
Hot Springs & Wellness
Calistoga sits atop one of the most geothermally active areas in Northern California. For over a century, visitors have come to soak in the mineral-rich waters that bubble up from deep underground.
- Indian Springs Resort — The oldest continuously operating thermal pool in California, fed by natural geysers
- Calistoga Spa Hot Springs — Four geothermal mineral pools ranging from warm to toasty, right on Lincoln Avenue
- Dr. Wilkinson's Backyard Resort — A mid-century classic offering volcanic ash mud baths since 1952
- Solage Auberge Resorts — Contemporary luxury with a bathhouse featuring geothermal soaking pools and a mudslide bar
Local Dining
The Calistoga dining scene punches well above its weight, with farm-to-table restaurants sourcing from the ranches and gardens that surround the town.
- Sam's Social Club — Relaxed American fare with a poolside patio at Indian Springs
- Evangeline — French-Creole cuisine on Lincoln Avenue, popular for brunch
- Calistoga Inn Restaurant — Craft beer and comfort food in a historic downtown building
- Lovina — Seasonal Californian cooking with a vineyard-view terrace
Why Calistoga
- Genuine small-town character — No stoplights, no chain restaurants, no pretense
- Natural hot springs — The only place in the Napa Valley where you can soak in geothermal mineral water
- Gateway location — Easy access to Robert Louis Stevenson State Park, the Petrified Forest, and northern Napa wineries
- Year-round appeal — Warm springs make Calistoga a destination in every season
Stay tuned to Calistoga News for the latest on local events, business openings, and community happenings.