Calistoga
Welcome to our Community
Brief History: Incorporated as a town in 1885, Calistoga was founded by Samuel Brannan, California's first millionaire, who was fascinated by Calistoga's natural hot springs and purchased 2000 acres to develop a spa reminiscent of Saratoga, New York. His resort (originally located where Indian Springs Resort is today) opened to California's rich and famous in 1862. With the completion of the railroad in 1868, Calistoga became not only a destination but the transportation hub for the upper Napa Valley. The town's name comes from Brannan's tipsy malapropism that he would make this the Saratoga of California, which came out as the "Calistoga of Sarafornia." RESOURCES IN ZIP CODE 94515Banks/ATM's
Hospitals
The closest medical facility to Calistoga is St. Helena Hospital. To reach the hospital drive south towards St Helena on Highway29/128, turning left on Deer Park Road at the north edge of St Helena. Cross Silverado Trail and turn left on Sanitarium Rd proceeding about 1/2 mile to hospital on your right (the route is well marked). PhysiciansThe Vermeil House Medical Offices
Optometrist
Dentists
ChildcareRoe Nichols (707) 287-7591 (references available) Internet AccessMany local businesses offer open, free Wi-Fi in Calistoga; three of the most reliable are
Ask your local lodging or go to CalistogaWiFi.com LibraryThe Calistoga Public Library is located at 1108 Myrtle St. and is open 5 days a week (Mon-Thurs& Sat). Services include multi-station Internet access and on-line access to all Napa County Library materials. MuseumCalistoga's Sharpsteen Museum is dedicated to the history of the American emigration to the upper Napa Valley. It originated from the donation and design of Ben Sharpsteen, a Walt Disney Studio animator and producer whose grandparents were early settlers to the area. The Museum incorporates one of the cottages from Sam Brannan's historic resort. Exhibits include substantial dioramas depicting life in Calistoga in the 1800's, as well as material from the early residents including Donner Party survivors. The Museum is operated by the Sharpsteen Museum Association whose volunteers provide docent tours daily from 11am-4pm. Parks/RV Parks/Golf CoursesPioneer Park and its playground
(geared for kids from infants-12 years) is located at Cedar St and Elm,
half a block north of Lincoln Avenue. The park has picnic
tables, public restrooms and a drinking fountain. The path below
the playground crosses the Napa River and leads directly to the town's
historical museum, The Sharpsteen (see above listing). RV/GolfThe Napa County Fairgrounds is located at 1435 N Oak St and the Mt. St Helena Golf Course (9 holes) is located on the Fairgrounds with entrance from Grant St. Public TransportationCalistoga is served by Route 10, Route 11, Calistoga HandyVan of the Napa County Transportation Planning Agency (Napa Valley VINE), and Route 3 of Lake County Transit. The Napa Valley VINE runs 7 days a week from Calistoga to Vallejo; call (707) 251-2800, 800-696-6443 or visit NapaValleyVINE.net. From San Francisco & Marin, Golden Gate Transit (GoldenGateTransit.org) goes as far as Santa Rosa, where you can pick up a VINE bus to Calistoga (route operates Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat only). You can also take the ferry from San Francisco to Vallejo and take the VINE's route 10 to Calistoga. There are also numerous wine tour companies available; click here for more information. StatisticsPopulation: 5,190 (2000 census). WeatherCalistoga is blessed by distinct seasons with a high proportion of sunny, smog-free days.Nights range from crisp and cool to pleasantly warm in the summer.Annual temperatures range from an average summer high of 92 to an average winter low of 36.Annual rainfall can reach 36 inches. City of CalistogaTo go to the official website of the City of Calistoga, please click here.
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