Calistoga · Napa Valley
Embrace Calistoga Car Service & Private Wine Tours
Private chauffeur service from Santa Rosa Airport, SFO or Oakland to Embrace Calistoga in Calistoga, and a six-hour wine tour that starts at the inn.
Book Your Ride or Wine Tour
About the Property
Embrace Calistoga is a five-room inn in an 1873 house on Lincoln Avenue, at the south end of downtown Calistoga. Each room is designed individually, mixing antiques with modern pieces, and most have gas fireplaces and marble bathrooms.
Wine and cheese are set out each evening from 5 to 6 p.m. On weekends, brunch is served on the porch; on weekdays, guests get a voucher for breakfast in town. One room, with a private deck, welcomes pets.
It is also an easy place to start a wine tour. Envy Wines, Sterling Vineyards and Clos Pegase are all within about 5 minutes, and St. Helena is about 15 minutes south. We are based in Calistoga ourselves, a few minutes away.
Getting Here From the Airport
Sonoma County Airport (STS): about 19 miles, 40 minutes. The closest airport to Embrace Calistoga and the easiest arrival: a short drive over the hills from Santa Rosa, with no Bay Area traffic. Direct flights come in from Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas and more.
San Francisco International (SFO): about 85 miles, 1 hour 45 minutes, and 2 hours or more at busy times. The most flights, with the longest drive, across the Bay Area and up through Napa Valley.
Oakland (OAK): about 77 miles, 1 hour 35 minutes. Often a quieter airport than SFO, and a slightly shorter drive.
Sacramento (SMF): about 91 miles, around 2 hours. Skips Bay Area traffic entirely, though it is the longest drive of the four.
Flying private? We also meet guests at the FBOs at STS and Napa County Airport (APC). See our Sonoma County Airport car service page for more on flying into STS.
At a Glance
Location
1139 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga
Style
1873 Victorian-era inn, 5 rooms
Closest Airport
Sonoma County (STS), about 40 minutes
Good to Know
Wine and cheese each evening, 5 to 6 p.m. Weekend brunch on the porch; weekday breakfast voucher.
A Six-Hour Wine Tour From Your Hotel
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. at the front of the inn on Lincoln Avenue.
10:00 · Pickup at Embrace Calistoga
Your chauffeur meets you at the front of the inn on Lincoln Avenue. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:05 · Castello di Amorosa
About 5 minutes away. A medieval-style Tuscan castle built stone by stone on the slopes of Diamond Mountain. The guided tour with a tasting runs about $75, and every visit needs a booking before you reach the gate.
11:45 · Lunch at Gott's Roadside
About 10 minutes away. Burgers, fish tacos and salads at St. Helena's classic roadside stand, with picnic tables on the lawn. Quick and casual, which leaves more time for wine. Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
12:50 · Heitz Cellar
About 5 minutes away. One of the founding Cabernet houses of Napa Valley, known for its Martha's Vineyard bottling. Tastings at The Salon are $75 to $125, and walk-ins are welcome when there is room.
2:15 · Clos Pegase
About 15 minutes away. Michael Graves' landmark winery, with art throughout and wine caves. The Signature Tasting is $50. By reservation.
3:30 · Back to Embrace Calistoga
About 5 minutes away. Back at about 3:30 p.m., with a little time left in the six hours.
Optional: Tank Garage Winery
Adds about an hour. Small-lot wines poured in a restored 1930s gas station on Foothill Boulevard. The tasting is $40. Reservations expected.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Wineries Near the Hotel
- August Briggs Winery, a short walk. Small-lot wines, including rare Charbono.
- Somnium, a short walk. Seated Cabernet tastings on Lincoln Avenue.
- Tank Garage Winery, a short walk. Small-lot wines in a restored 1930s gas station.
- Envy Wines, about 5 minutes. Estate Calistoga Cabernet and Petite Sirah.
- Sterling Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and the aerial gondola.
- Clos Pegase, about 5 minutes. Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, art and architecture.
- Tamber Bey Vineyards, about 5 minutes. Cabernet on a horse ranch.
- Castello di Amorosa, about 5 minutes. Italian-style wines in a hand-built castle.
See every winery in the area on our Calistoga wineries page.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book, with gratuity included. Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery.
Questions
How far is Embrace Calistoga from Santa Rosa Airport (STS)?
About 19 miles, or roughly 40 minutes by car. STS is the closest commercial airport to Embrace Calistoga, and the drive over the hills from Santa Rosa avoids Bay Area traffic entirely.
Should I fly into STS or SFO for Embrace Calistoga?
If there is a flight that works, fly into Sonoma County Airport (STS). It is about 40 minutes from Embrace Calistoga, compared with 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours or more from SFO. SFO and Oakland have more flights, and we pick up at all three.
Is Embrace Calistoga within walking distance of downtown Calistoga?
Yes. It is on Lincoln Avenue at the south end of downtown, a few minutes' walk from the center of town.
How much is a car service from the airport to Embrace Calistoga?
Airport transfers are priced by distance when you book online, and gratuity is included, so you see the full fare before you pay.
What happens if my flight is late?
Your chauffeur tracks your flight and texts you before departure and again on landing to confirm the pickup spot. Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included. Meet and greet at baggage claim is available for $50.
Can you pick us up at Embrace Calistoga for a wine tour?
Yes. Six-hour private wine tours start at the inn, from $750 plus 20% gratuity in an Elite Luxury SUV for up to 6 guests, or from $1,350 plus gratuity in a Jet Sprinter for up to 9. Tasting fees are paid directly to each winery.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Book Your Airport Ride or Wine Tour
Reserve online in minutes. For an airport pickup, add your flight and your chauffeur will track it and text you on landing. For a wine tour, your plans don't need to be final: your chauffeur will email you first, then build the itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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