About Napa

Napa is the largest city and county seat of Napa County and a principal city of Wine Country in California. Located in the North Bay region of the Bay Area, the city had a population of 78,130 as of 2019. Napa is a major tourist destination in California, known for its wineries, restaurants, and arts culture. == History == The name "Napa" was probably derived from the name given to a southern Nappan village whose native people shared the area with elk, deer, grizzlies and cougars for many centuries, according to Napa historian Kami Santiago. === Mexican era === At the time of the first recorded exploration into Napa Valley in 1823, the majority of the inhabitants consisted of Native American Indians.