Napa Valley may be a wine-lovers Disneyland but it can also entertain parents and kids.
Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa: Kids can splash the day away by Otto’s Pool, a family-friendly, palm tree-lined spot. There are even kid-sized pool chairs. Parents willing to split up for an hour or so should sneak away one at a time to enjoy the newly-renovated spa. 4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, 707-299-4900, carnerosresort.com. (Courtesy photo)
Calistoga Motor Lodge: All of the 50 rooms at this roadside beauty draw their inspiration from vintage camper vans. Rooms have a retro-feel with usable décor including hula hoops. If you can get the kids to leave the room, there are three mineral pools fed by geothermal hot springs. 1880 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, (707) 942-0991, calistogamotorlodgeandspa.com (Courtesy photo)
Indian Springs, Calistoga: Along with the thermal pool fed by geysers, an assortment of games like shuffleboard, croquet, and bocce ball are sprinkled throughout the property. Bikes are also available for complimentary use. 1712 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, 844-378-3635, indianspringscalistoga.com. (Courtesy photo)
Embassy Suites Napa Valley, Napa: A suite-only hotel, there’s a sleeper sofa for the kids in the living space and two private spaces are created when the bedroom door is closed. In addition to the outdoor pool, there’s an indoor pool and hot tub. Families on a budget will appreciate the included breakfast, and nightly reception with wine, cocktails and bites. 1075 California Blvd, Napa, 707-320-9540, napavalley.embassysuites.com. (Courtesy photo)
Vista Collina, Napa: It’s easy to spend a lazy day by the resort’s heated pool and hot tub. Poolside cabana rentals are available for parents looking to splurge. Suites have full kitchens, but casual Fivetown Grocery makes it simple to grab food when kids are actually hungry. Families can sit at outdoor tables, or have a picnic on the expansive resort lawn. The Village’s eight wine tasting rooms and craft brewery are a nice perk for parents. 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 888 -965-7090, meritagecollection.com/vista-collina (Courtesy photo)
The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa: Located across the street from sister property, Vista Collina, The Meritage boasts a bowling alley, bocce court, and two pools (one is family friendly, the other adults-only). 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 866-370-6272, meritagecollection.com/meritage-resort (Courtesy photo)
The Westin Verasa, Napa: The outdoor saltwater pool is open until 11 p.m., so the entire family should be plenty tired come bedtime. Suites offer kitchenettes and room to spread out. The hotel is steps from Oxbow Commons with room to run and Oxbow Public Market with loads of choices for picky eaters. 1314 McKinstry Street, Napa, 707-257-1800, marriott.com. (Courtesy photo)
There was a time when Wine Country and kids didn’t pair well. Parents in search of a weekend getaway had to line up grandparents to hold down the fort while they were away. But, in recent years, Wine Country has had a change of tune when it comes to welcoming traveling families. Kid-friendly wineries and restaurants abound. And local hotels offer everything from safaris to robots. Click through the above gallery for Napa County properties that make it great to be a kid (and parent).
