Monte View Hotel and Spa

## Overview The Monte View Hotel and Spa is located in the heart of Calistoga, California — a town long celebrated for its natural hot springs and geothermal activity in the upper Napa Valley. Situated at approximately 38.58°N, 122.58°W, this property sits within one of Northern California's most renowned geothermal regions, where volcanic activity along the edge of the Mayacamas Mountains has produced mineral-rich hot springs for thousands of years. Calistoga's hot springs have a deep history. The area's geothermal waters were used by the Wappo people long before European settlement. In 1859, entrepreneur Sam Brannan founded the town as a hot springs resort destination, famously envisioning it as "the Saratoga of California." The region's springs are fed by rainwater that percolates deep underground, where it is heated by residual volcanic activity from nearby Mount St. Helena and enriched with minerals including sulfur, boron, and various trace elements before rising back to the surface. The Monte View Hotel and Spa offers visitors access to these naturally heated mineral waters, which have historically been reported to have therapeutic and restorative properties. The geothermal waters in the Calistoga area typically emerge at elevated temperatures and are known for their high mineral content, a hallmark of the region's unique geology. ## Directions 1. From **San Francisco**, head north on US-101 across the Golden Gate Bridge. 2. Take the exit for **CA-37 East** toward Vallejo/Napa. 3. Continue onto **CA-29 North** (Sonoma Boulevard), which becomes the main route through Napa Valley. 4. Follow CA-29 North through the towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and into **Calistoga** — a drive of approximately 75 miles (about 1.5 hours without traffic). 5. The Monte View Hotel and Spa is located in **downtown Calistoga** along the main commercial corridor. Look for the hotel near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and the surrounding blocks. 6. **GPS Coordinates:** 38.5797, -122.5788 — use these for precise navigation. ## What to Expect Visitors to the Monte View Hotel and Spa can expect a classic Calistoga hot springs experience. The town of Calistoga is compact and walkable, with the hotel situated within easy reach of shops, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. The mineral spring waters in this area are geothermally heated and have been historically used for soaking and spa treatments. Calistoga is famous for its volcanic ash mud baths and mineral water pools, and many of the town's hotels and spas — including the Monte View — tap directly into the local geothermal aquifer. The surrounding Napa Valley offers world-class wineries, hiking in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park on Mount St. Helena, and the scenic Petrified Forest nearby. Calistoga's Old Faithful Geyser, one of the few regularly erupting geysers in the world, is also a short drive away. The area can be visited year-round, though summer months tend to be hot and busy with wine country tourism. Spring and fall offer milder weather and fewer crowds, making them ideal times to enjoy the mineral waters and explore the valley.