Sunshine makes everyone smile, right? Now that summer has officially
started we want to help you properly kick it off, and quite possibly make it
the best summer ever.
Forget running through the front-lawn sprinklers as your weekend
highlight. Instead, discover some of the newest, funniest and hippest things to
do this summer. Luxuriate, dine and savor all things that epitomize
quintessential summer. Here is how….
Pool Party: Make a splash at
Bardessono’s Dive Bar, one of the best pool parties in the valley. Every third
Wednesday of the month now until October, the rooftop pool and bar host a free
bash from 6 pm – 9 pm. Think city chic meets wine-country casual. Cool off sipping $9 signature cocktail
specials. www.bardessono.com
Eat Muy Caliente
Food: C Casa has officially
opened shop at Oxbow Market and is already receiving rave reviews as the best
tacos in town. An innovative taqueria with a unique, fresh approach to tacos,
they are offering small plates, salads and two tacos we can’t wait to try:
Skirt Steak with blue cheese, grilled onions, cilantro & salsa picante, and
Grilled Mahi Mahi with oranges, shaved broccoli cabbage salsa & salsa
picante. www.myccasa.com
Cruising Napa River Velo,
Napa’s local bike shop, has relocated to a new riverfront location and offers
day bike rentals and suggests mountain bike riding at Skyline Park or cruising
downtown where you can taste wine for free at certain tasting rooms with your
bike rental. Plus, they have a coffee bar with free internet. $35 per day or
$10 hourly www.naparivervelo.com
Lounge Poolside: As a local in a
valley filled with so many four-star hotels, enjoy the luxury that is
available. Mount View Hotel & Spa, located in Calistoga, offers locals a
$15 day pass ($20 weekends) for use of their outdoor pool, cabanas, Jacuzzi and
picnic tables. On Friday and Saturday boutique wine tastings take place as well
between 4:30-6 pm and are included as part of the locals day pass. www.mountviewhotel.com
Cheers! St.
Helena This year they are offering shuttle service or a ride on the Wine Train
as transportation to the immensely popular social event. Every first Friday of
the month during summer, St. Helena welcomes locals and tourists alike to
cheers while tasting over 100 Napa Valley wines, all while strolling quaint
Main Street. www.cheerssthelena.com
Outdoor Sounds Tie-breaking
outdoor music events – Napa City Nights returns to Veterans Park every Friday
night this summer for live music including a variety of blues, jazz, country,
rock and pop. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner for a lively, fun event.
Compadres also has live music on their patio every Sunday afternoon throughout
the summer. Margarita, sunshine and a live rocking band – need I say more? www.napacitynights.com
