This quiet little town, 17 miles north of Napa on Highway 29, is home to many beautiful old houses and first-rate restaurants, accommodations, and shops. The former Seventh-Day Adventist village manages to maintain a pseudo Old West feel while catering to upscale shoppers with deep pockets.

It’s the destination for retail-therapy seekers. On St. Helena’s Main Street [ST], between Pope and Pine streets, you’ll find trendy fashions, chic pet gifts, estate jewelry, and European home accessories. Most stores are open 10am to 5pm Monday through Sunday.