Why pack, move and repack, wasting valuable fun time? With Napa's central location, it is the ideal "home base" for day trip excursions outside the Valley.

Here are a few suggestions:

  *Ride the ferry to San Francisco and see the sights without traffic or parking woes. For routes and schedules check out www.baylinkferry.com

  *Drive to the coast for Pacific views

  *Visit the Jelly Belly Factory

  *Hike among the giant redwoods in Muir Woods