Buster's Southern Barbecue

The two-bedroom cottages sleep up to five and have a kitchen; the one-bedrooms sleep two.

Calistoga's Mexican spot: big plates of enchiladas and tacos at non-wine-country prices.

A Craftsman house turned restaurant, with a menu big on vegan and gluten-free dishes.

Calistoga's shady creekside playground two blocks from downtown: newer climbing equipment under real tree cover, a gazebo, and steps down to the creek at low water.

Historic brewpub with a big creekside patio on the Napa River's upper reach: house-brewed beer, a casual pub menu kids handle easily, and live-music nights.

A tasting room with a kids' corner in the same space, where children paint, play and build within sight of the bar.