Napa Golf Trip Planning Guide
Golf as the excuse, wine country as the trip. Base in Napa for Silverado Resort's two PGA Tour 18s, easy public tracks, and a downtown packed with tasting rooms, steakhouses, and rooftop bars. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and a designated driver you'll need.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
OAK (60 min drive)
$40–$199
$350/night
1 of 5
~$331/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Napa. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Silverado Resort (North Course) — parkland, $129–$199 · 4.5★
RTJ Jr.-renovated PGA Tour host (Fortinet Championship) winding through oaks and vineyards
Cole's Chop House — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Downtown Napa dry-aged steakhouse in a stone building — the proper big-cabernet steak night
Cadet Wine + Beer Bar — cocktail · Open late
Hip downtown wine and beer bar — the cool first stop on a Napa night
Day 2
Silverado Resort (South Course) — parkland, $129–$199 · 4.4★
The more playable of Silverado's two 18s — water on ten holes and the same resort polish
Napa Valley Wine Tour — full day, $80–$250/pp
Cabernet at three or four estates with a driver — the mandatory non-golf day in Napa
Gott's Roadside — casual, $$ · 4.5★
Burgers, shakes, and ahi tacos on a big outdoor lawn — easy hangover lunch in St. Helena or Napa
Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar — rooftop · Open late
Rooftop at the Archer Hotel with valley views — cocktails and a fire pit above downtown
Day 3
Chardonnay Golf Club — parkland, $55–$95 · 4.3★
Rolling 18 surrounded by actual vineyards south of Napa — the value round in wine country
Napa Valley Wine Train — half day, $150–$300/pp
Vintage rail dining and tastings rolling up-valley — a unique group lunch
Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill — upscale, $$ · 4.5★
Lively downtown Mediterranean with a big bar and shareable plates — group-friendly and central
Stone Brewing Napa — brewpub
Big riverside beer garden in the old Borreo building — taps and bocce for the crew
Course-by-Course Guide
Napa has 5 courses worth playing. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Napa has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$600–$2500 /night
Napa, Yountville, or the hills above the valley — estate homes with pools and vineyard views
$350–$800 /night
Silverado Resort cottages — on-site golf, pools, and dining on a 1,200-acre estate
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Cole's Chop House
$$$$Downtown Napa dry-aged steakhouse in a stone building — the proper big-cabernet steak night
Gott's Roadside
$$Burgers, shakes, and ahi tacos on a big outdoor lawn — easy hangover lunch in St. Helena or Napa
Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill
$$Lively downtown Mediterranean with a big bar and shareable plates — group-friendly and central
C Casa
$$Oxbow Market tacos with a patio — casual, fast, and great after a round
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Cadet Wine + Beer Bar
Late nightHip downtown wine and beer bar — the cool first stop on a Napa night
Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar
Late nightRooftop at the Archer Hotel with valley views — cocktails and a fire pit above downtown
Stone Brewing Napa
Big riverside beer garden in the old Borreo building — taps and bocce for the crew
Billco's Billiards & Darts
Late nightDowntown pool hall and bar — late-night games when the tasting rooms close
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Napa Valley Wine Tour
Cabernet at three or four estates with a driver — the mandatory non-golf day in Napa
Napa Valley Wine Train
Vintage rail dining and tastings rolling up-valley — a unique group lunch
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise float over the vineyards — splurge for a once-in-a-lifetime crew photo
Oxbow Public Market Crawl
Eat and drink your way through the riverside food hall — easy arrival-day grazing
Getting There
Fly into Oakland International Airport (OAK) — it's a 60-minute drive to Napa. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Pure Luxury Transportation and Napa Valley Tours & Transportation). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.