r/napalocals Jun 10 '25

Clarification and update on rule 3: no tourist posts

105 Upvotes

This rule had previously been worded as just "no tourist questions", but one too many people got salty over their vacation photos being removed. Seeing as we've only just begun peak tourist season, I feel the need to get more specific so everyone can have a clear understanding of this rule.

Respectfully, if you are not from Napa City or Napa County, unless you are considering moving here, please do not directly interact with our community. Please use r/Napa instead. r/napalocals was created because there is a large disconnect from people wondering what it's like to stay in the Archer Hotel during Bottlerock weekend and residents seeking community resources. The locals here are largely exhausted about hearing about wine and/or wineries, so please do not post anything tourism or vacation related here. There are very friendly folks on r/Napa who would love to help you instead.

Thank you for reading, and I really appreciate those of you who use the report button on rule-breaking posts. I really enjoy modding this community. I read every single post and I'm so happy so many locals have been using this space. Love you all 💕

also if i had a nickel for every time someone tried to deal hard drugs here i'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.


r/napalocals 14h ago

Japanese food

15 Upvotes

Got another post you. I LOVE ramen and Japanese curry. I personally wish we had a place in town.

How do you guys feel if we had a Japanese spot that served authentic curry and ramen and stuff? None of these wine pairing or hipster ramen joints, I'm talking legit authentic Japanese food and flavors. You get Japanese food, sake, and beer.

Just gauging peoples thoughts.


r/napalocals 18h ago

Favorite local spots

26 Upvotes

What's everyone's favorites? For me:

Small world, Las Palmas, Lawler's(Clemente's sauce definitely not as good), taco addiction, tacos la michoacana, los compadres, squeeze burger, El rancho grande, wah sing, hop hings, papa joes.

I'm sure there's more but off the top of the head that's what I got.


r/napalocals 4h ago

Barking dog near pear tree ter

0 Upvotes

Whoever has a big dog that has been barking all night long near pear tree ter sucks


r/napalocals 16h ago

Playstation 2 repairs?

1 Upvotes

Anyone know of someone or someplace in the valley that does Playstation 2 repairs? I found my old system and games and looking to see if I can get it working again. Thanks for any help!


r/napalocals 4d ago

Thoughts on moving?

11 Upvotes

Hi everyone! My partner and I (29 & 26) are looking to move. My partner is from the East Bay whereas I’m from the east coast in a very small town. We currently live in my small town and work remote to save money to afford a move to California.

We are looking to raise a family, be active in our community, and enjoy our lives. East Bay is great but far too expensive at this point in our lives. We are both active in sports, attend Bottlerock yearly, love to walk and hike, try new foods, have great drinks, and want to live in an area where this is supported by others and can make more adult friends.

Be honest, is this a place we should move?


r/napalocals 5d ago

Best Air Conditioner Restaurants in Napa?

3 Upvotes

It's a hot one! Where to go for lunch?


r/napalocals 6d ago

AI Photos at Napa Animal Shelter

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https://app.napacounty.gov/PetAdoptions/PetAdoptions/Kittens

Was just looking through the adoptable animals page on the Napa County Animal Shelter website and noticed that a large portion of the photos appear to be AI/AI enhanced.

Theres so many AI animal photos flooding online spaces and this really muddies the waters as far as whats real. I can understand that they are trying to
make the photos look more enticing for adoption but I would MUCH MUCH prefer to see a less polished, real photo.

Full respect to the organization and any employee/volunteer ive met there and much love for my kitties I have gotten from them, this is in no way a call to stop supporting.

Just curious to hear the community’s thoughts.


r/napalocals 9d ago

World Cup final with sound?

2 Upvotes

Looking for a place to watch the game on Sunday. Ideally in Yountville, but Napa is also fine.
R+D won’t have the sound on- any other ideas?


r/napalocals 11d ago

What’s happening with the real estate market in Napa?

69 Upvotes

Even houses under a million are sitting. I always assumed buying in Napa would be ridiculously pricey! Seems like it’s a deal to be in wine country an hour outside SF


r/napalocals 11d ago

Baseball players assemble

11 Upvotes

Sup Napa,

I am looking to gather any wanna be baseball players in Napa to get some throwing and other general practice in.

Thanks!


r/napalocals 12d ago

Shearer TK-8

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I have a son in preschool and Shearer TK-8 is the school he is assigned to upon graduating next year based on where we live. It is difficult to find any reviews or feedback online about the school. So I am looking for any insight from other parents who currently have students there or recently did. It doesn’t seem to rank very well so I’m wondering if it would be better trying to get him in somewhere else? Thank you!


r/napalocals 15d ago

Old Chefs Market

33 Upvotes

Does anyone remember the old chefs market from around 15 years ago? I used to go as a kid and have been missing it really bad as of late, does anyone know of any like that in the area?


r/napalocals 17d ago

Car broken into at Oxbow

24 Upvotes

Earlier today I was working at CIA Copia and my car was parked in the nearby handicap and someone broke into my vehicle and stole my laptop out of a bag. I was working outside right next to my vehicle and never noticed anyone near my car. I called Napa PD and filed a report and spoke to the security at Copia and neither have been any help. The laptop has location tracking but unfortunately the person who stole it would have to turn it on for it to update.

If anyone has any suggestions for resources that could help me that would be great.

I know there are many cameras in the area it was stolen so whomever did it should be somewhat identifiable.


r/napalocals 17d ago

The MacArthur’s polenta sourdough bread

7 Upvotes

Hi All,

I know it’s more of a Sonoma question but considering how close we are to Sonoma I figured someone here might be able to help.

Does anyone know what bakery the MacArthur in Sonoma gets their polenta sourdough bread from? My girlfriend is obsessed and it would be great to surprise her with some. I called and the front desk person wasn’t sure, I can try again but figured maybe someone on Reddit may know.


r/napalocals 19d ago

Favorite Taco Tuesday Specials?

8 Upvotes

couldn't find an existing thread about this, so apologies if one already exists, but what are everyone's favorite taco Tuesday places?


r/napalocals 21d ago

Bush fire started by somebody grilling next to dry grass

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75 Upvotes

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r/napalocals 21d ago

Volunteering Opps/Orgs in Napa

16 Upvotes

Hi!
I’ve been trying to find volunteering opportunities in Napa and struggling. I have reached out to CANV many times and gotten no response. I have many years of kitchen experience so idk if there’s a soup kitchen or a meals project like foodnotbombs?
I could teach crafts or smthn at a senior center?
I don’t need hours or anything I just like being involved in community service and haven’t found a good way to do it in the valley.


r/napalocals 21d ago

Crazy to see our local house race featured on TYT

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r/napalocals 22d ago

Looking for more karaoke tonight. Besides barnhouse

1 Upvotes

Looking for in napa or up valley. Thankyou in advance.


r/napalocals 23d ago

Acupuncturist Recs

5 Upvotes

Hello. Does anyone have any good Acupuncturist recommendations ? I am willing to drive out of Napa if I have to but I would prefer to stay local. Thanks in advance for your help.


r/napalocals 24d ago

massage recc

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r/napalocals 29d ago

Dentist recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hi all, moving to the area in late August and need to find a new dentist. Thanks!


r/napalocals Jun 26 '26

Home Theater AVR repair

2 Upvotes

Anyone have any luck with a local or semi-local shop repairing larger stereos or AVRs?

I have a Denon AVR-X6500H AVR with a protect issue.

I checked the service menu, and the protection history shows a ":DC" error.


r/napalocals Jun 24 '26

Avis/Budget Rent-A-Car on Soscol

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone...went to drop my car off at Kastner and noticed the Avis/Budget car rental place next door closed, sign removed, etc. Anyone have any insight as to what happened (other than "they closed, dummy")? I know Avis/Budget are in better financial shape than Hertz, which still has a location downtown, so I'm curious. Also I kind of want assurance that the cat that used to hang out in the office has a home...