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Title: Napa
Post by: EllToPay on February 16, 2011, 01:16:04 PM
Mrs. ETP and I are taking a trip there in late May. Anyone been? Hotel recommendos?
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2011, 01:23:18 PM
seems weird to go to from Kansas to "napa" when san francisco is so close. I mean, just go to SF for a week and spend a day in Napa or something.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 16, 2011, 01:25:37 PM
O'Reilly is better.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2011, 01:45:16 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on February 16, 2011, 01:25:37 PM
O'Reilly is better.

damn you!
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: EllToPay on February 16, 2011, 01:53:18 PM
Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2011, 01:23:18 PM
seems weird to go to from Kansas to "napa" when san francisco is so close. I mean, just go to SF for a week and spend a day in Napa or something.

We are, dumbass. Napa for 2 days.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: pissclams on February 16, 2011, 01:54:13 PM
2 days in Napa?  Why not spend a few days in San Fran, then hit Napa for a couple?  San Fran has a lot to offer.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: OK_Cat on February 16, 2011, 01:57:11 PM
yeah, def. spend more time in sf, but some time in napa.  but mostly in sf
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2011, 02:04:56 PM
dude,

you should really go to sanfran as well.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: jmlynch1 on February 16, 2011, 02:08:45 PM
Pretty sure most people only spend a couple of days in Napa while they are visiting San Fran. Look into that.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Lacey on February 16, 2011, 02:11:44 PM
Boy, san fran's much better than napa too.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Johnny Wichita on February 16, 2011, 02:39:17 PM
If by chance you change your mind (and suddenly become smart) and decide to go to San Francisco I would recommend you stay here.  http://www.sanfranciscohiltonhotel.com/  I'm pretty sure its where Bob Dylan wrote Hotel California. 
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Panjandrum on February 16, 2011, 02:48:47 PM
LOL at all of these people telling you to go to San Fran.  Go to Sacramento.  You'll have a better time.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2011, 02:52:44 PM
etp,

you both still have enough time to just flush this whole bad idea and hostelpak w/ me in a couple weeks. planning on attending this...


http://gaslamp.org/mardi-gras
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: AppleJack on February 16, 2011, 02:56:34 PM
The World Champion San Fran Giants play in San Fran, which is close to Napa. Could probably catch a game, just a thought  :dunno:
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: fatty fat fat on February 16, 2011, 03:35:02 PM
it will hurt your head driving to napa.  :barf:
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: ew2x4 on February 16, 2011, 05:25:28 PM
Some of the things I did in Napa-

I stayed here: http://www.churchillmanor.com/  Really reasonable rates, awesome character, great food, and within walking distance of dowtown napa and all the great restaurants.

Went to a few wineries- Sterling is a must.

Restaurants were the best part of Napa. I don't remember the names of the places though. I hear Morimoto opened a restaurant there if you like Japanese.

Title: Re: Napa
Post by: ew2x4 on February 16, 2011, 05:27:22 PM
Quote from: fatty fat fat on February 16, 2011, 03:35:02 PM
it will hurt your head driving to napa.  :barf:

Depends how you go. 101 to 37 isn't hard at all. On the way back I took a detour to Senson Beach and Muir Woods on Highway 1. Holy crap. That was kinda crazy. I highly recommend it if you can stomach swervey mountain roads.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: The1BigWillie on February 16, 2011, 05:46:02 PM
Quote from: WillieWannabe on February 16, 2011, 01:25:37 PM
O'Reilly is better.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Paul Moscow on February 16, 2011, 05:58:03 PM
Marriott in Napa has a fantastic deal in the winter. $99/night gets you 3 free wine tastings for two, with a free bottle at every winery, a bottle upon check-in at the hotel and a complimentary tasting from a local winery every night from like 5-7. This was from 2010 though so maybe its different. Book through travelzoo.


This post is coming live to you from the Mariott Marquis in San Fran btw. Don't be a complete noodle. Stay here and saunter up to Napa for a couple days, ya nimmie. 
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: j rake on February 16, 2011, 08:38:29 PM
Say hello to Dick Vermeil for me.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: Tobias on February 17, 2011, 12:38:07 AM
(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tobygebhart.com%2Fimages%2Fkatpakfrisco.jpg&hash=b50c38323a566d3c09d96154d71dea0bbad9a079)

Be sure to stop by one of these for the authentic experience.
Title: Re: Napa
Post by: EllToPay on February 17, 2011, 08:49:56 AM
Quote from: Rick Daris on February 16, 2011, 02:52:44 PM
etp,

you both still have enough time to just flush this whole bad idea and hostelpak w/ me in a couple weeks. planning on attending this...


http://gaslamp.org/mardi-gras

checked with etpwife about this plan. it's a no go. i told her rd was planning, and she is still pissed about your antics on monday night. sorry.

will continue to check san fran thread about hostels. tia.