Napa Valley & Sonoma Photo Spots
Immerse yourself in California’s wine country with a road trip to Napa Valley and Sonoma County – about an hour’s drive into the countryside from the San Francisco Bay Area. With undulating green hills, scenic vineyards, ornate tasting rooms, Michelin-starred restaurants, and luxury spas, there’s no better place to relax, sip fine wine, learn the ins and outs of winemaking, and take pictures that will last a lifetime. 🥂📸 Let’s tour through the best places to take photos in the Napa Valley!
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TLDR
- Meritage Resort: A luxurious and expansive Tuscan-style resort that sprawls over 36 acres of winding trails and rolling hills.
- Sonoma Plaza: Sonoma’s historic main plaza is packed with world-class restaurants, tasting rooms, art galleries, shops, and fascinating historical sites.
- Alston Park: A breathtaking nature escape with 157 acres of beautiful views as far as the eye can see.
- Castello di Amorosa: A stunning medieval-style Tuscan castle winery with all the classic elements of a castle – there’s even a moat and drawbridge!
- Domaine Chandon: The first French-owned sparkling wine producer in Napa Valley, specializing in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Photo: Alyse in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Neil and partner capture memories in Napa Sonoma with a proposal photoshoot.
Photo: Kelly in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Deniece and partner capture memories in Napa Sonoma with an anniversary photoshoot at Nicholson Ranch Winery.
Photo: Kelly in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Jennifer and partner capture memories in Napa Sonoma with a babymoon photoshoot at the Meritage Resort.
1. Meritage Resort
The gateway to wine country, the Meritage Resort and Spa is a luxurious and expansive Tuscan-style resort that sprawls over 36 acres of winding trails and rolling hills, with nine acres of active, beautiful vineyards. Sip on world-renowned California Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon as you take in the totally Instagrammable natural beauty of Northern California. 🌳🌾
With onsite wine tasting rooms, three restaurants, private vineyard picnics, the Crush Lounge with six lanes of bowling, and the world-class Spa Terra, you’ll find plenty of photo opportunities and chances to relax and explore with friends and family. It’s a lavish getaway with the best places to take photos in the Napa Valley!
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Photo: Kelly in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Bryan and partner capture memories in Napa Sonoma with a proposal photoshoot at the Meritage Resort.
2. Sonoma Plaza
Sonoma’s historic main plaza is packed with world-class restaurants and bistros, tasting rooms, a park for kids and picnics, art galleries, shops, and attractions like Sonoma City Hall, Sebastiani Theatre, the San Francisco Solano Mission, and more – all within one block!
Whether you’re interested in wine tours, zipping around on the iconic two-person electric trikes known as “Pushpaks,” or simply finding a great spot to snap a few pics and sip Merlot, there’s something for everyone in Sonoma Plaza. 🍷
3. Alston Park
Alston Park is a breathtaking nature escape with 157 acres of beautiful views as far as the eye can see. It has three miles of meandering hiking trails that twine through picturesque grasslands, charming orchards, gently undulating hills, and serene meadows covered in wildflowers. 🌼🪻
The hike to the summit offers stunning views of the vast open fields, striking vineyards, and magnificent mountains that you can take in with friends, family, and even your dog, as Alston Hills has both on-leash and off-leash areas for your furry friends.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Napa Valley and take pictures that will last a lifetime.
4. Castello di Amorosa
Castello di Amorosa is a stunning medieval-style Tuscan castle winery three miles south of Calistoga and five miles north of St. Helena. It’s complete with all the classic elements of a castle — there’s a moat and drawbridge, a chapel, an armoury, stables and five towers with high defensive ramparts. Talk about stunning places to take photos in the Napa Valley! 🏰
Speaking of photos, a tasting reservation made in advance is required for photos on the grounds behind the gate. Once you arrive for your reservation, guests are encouraged to take as many pictures as they please (however, additional photography equipment, such as tripods and lights, is not permitted inside the grounds, and neither are drones). 📸
Photo: Kelly in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Ryan and partner capture memories in Napa Sonoma with a proposal photoshoot at Castello di Amorosa.
5. Domaine Chandon
Located in the town of Yountville, Domaine Chandon is the first French-owned sparkling wine producer in Napa Valley, specializing in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. ✨✨
They offer a range of culinary delights, including local oysters, family-style lunch, and a delectable five-course, farm-to-table tasting menu. 🚜
The beautiful, high-ceilinged tasting room boasts tall windows that offer panoramic garden views with tall mountains in the distance. With exquisite architecture surrounded by the lush Californian landscape, this winery is not to be missed on your next Napa Valley wine tasting adventure!
Photo: Kelly in Napa Sonoma for Flytographer. Britni and friends capture memories in Napa Sonoma with a bachelorette photoshoot at Domaine Chandon.
Capturing Memories in Napa Valley &Sonoma
Gorgeous natural beauty and some of the best wining and dining in the world? Yes, please! Napa-Sonoma is an oasis of luxury and relaxation, and it will make a fabulous backdrop for photos that will last a lifetime.
Napa Valley and Sonoma are so packed with destinations that we couldn’t fit them all in this guide! Here are a few honourable mentions:
- Oxbow Public Market
- Auberge du Soleil
- Domaine Carneros
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Silverado Resort
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