BLACKBIRD INN, Napa

The Blackbird Inn and Finch Guest House are located in downtown Napa, about 50 miles north of San Francisco and Oakland, 10 miles south of Yountville, and 15 miles south of St Helena. The Finch Guest House features an Eastlake Victorian style with stained glass and high ceilings. All guestrooms have a king or queen bed, private bath, and wireless internet. Many rooms include fireplaces, private decks, and spa tubs. Each room has a separate air conditioning system. Seven rooms have private balconies or patios, and three have private outdoor entrances. Rooms also feature flat-screen TVs and carpeted floors. Room 12, also known as The Loft, includes a Cal King and a twin bed.

The signature breakfast, included with each stay, features a hot, plated entrée prepared by the innkeepers, which varies each morning. Examples include French Toast, Smoked Salmon Frittata paired with home-made muffins, and Waffles with Fresh Berries. Breakfast includes oatmeal, fresh fruit, yogurt, juices, tea, and coffee. The Oxbow Public Market, located in the Oxbow district, offers picnic options, take-out, and meal provisions.

The Uptown Theatre, located in the West End district, hosts live entertainment. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers wine tasting and a culinary journey through Wine Country. Hot air ballooning over Napa Valley includes pre-flight café service and a post-landing champagne brunch. The Di Rosa Preserve features art galleries and a sculpture meadow. The Silverado Trail passes by over 35 wineries. Visitors can explore Napa with behind-the-scenes tours on Wednesdays and Thursdays in February, March, and April.

The Blackbird Inn is located on the corner of Jefferson and 1st Streets in downtown Napa. Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Ackerman Heritage House, Art Gallery Napa Valley, and Quent Cordair Fine Art Gallery are 0.5 km away. Napa Valley Distillery is 1 km away, and the Riverfront Promenade is 1 km away. The inn is near shops, tasting rooms, restaurants, and the downtown Riverwalk, Oxbow district, and West End area. From San Francisco via Highway 101, take the Napa/Hwy 37 exit in Vallejo. From Sacramento, take the Napa/Hwy 12 exit in Fairfield and the First Street/Downtown Napa exit.

The property is an adults-only property (18+). A safe is available at the front desk. Service dogs are welcome. Complimentary amenities include plated breakfasts, refreshments (water, coffee, tea), wireless internet, local telephone calls, and on-site parking (one car per room). Forgotten toiletry items are available at the front desk. The Blackbird Inn can arrange private tours of Napa Valley and Sonoma by appointment for 2-6 guests. Platypus offers wine tours around Napa, and the front desk can assist with bookings.