Free parking and a short hike up a hill will get you a chance to check out this cool statue of the mechanics behind making wine. You'll probably need to head on the grass to get the best snapshots. Plan for tenish minutes if you hit a crowd, otherwise, its a quick fly-by. read more

Meet the Grape Crusher. Many, many years ago, my Girl Scout troop helped at a family vineyard in Florida. Wow. That gave me a lot of respect for all of the labor that goes into harvesting and crushing grapes. The Grape Crusher pays homage to all those who labored to make Napa Valley what it is today. This monumental sculpture is visible from the highway, but you can exit to take a closer look. The vineyard worker wears a wide brimmed hat. He has both hands gripping the handle of the press and one foot braced against the basket. (We were also sweating, but that was because it reached 104 F on a very unseasonably hot day in October... so bonus...we had the park to ourselves.) Beautiful scenic views from the park. Free parking available with an easy inclined paved walkway to the statue. Worth a short stop for a quick photo op. read more

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Nice statue, easy to get to, free parking, nice scenery for a photo op while in Napa. read more

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It's an impressive statue of a fellow diligently crushing some grapes... as it should be. It's on a hill with lovely views (even on a cold rainy winter day). The path to the base of the statue is paved and easy; allowing access to most anyone. Lots of parking. There are a few benches set along the small path where you can sit and take in the view. It takes less than 10 minutes to park and walk the path to admire the bronze art instillation... but, I recommend taking a seat and at least moment more to admire the scene around you. read more

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Crush Hour Located at Vista Point Park, this iconic bronze statue showing a man crushing grapes the old-fashioned way is the largest sculpture cast west of the Mississippi Weighing in at a whopping 6,000 lbs. (3 tons) and measuring 15'-high (not including the 6' base) this Ivica statue can be seen from miles around and welcomes visitors driving in on Hwy 29 to Napa. It's definitely worth a stop to see if you're in the area and a really good free way to kill some time if you're waiting around for lunch reservation, much like we were. :) read more

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Really big statue of a dude crushing some grapes, presumably for wine. Nice views. Grassy area for a picnic. Wheelchair accessible ramp goes all the way up to the statue. Some parking and some garbage cans. No bathroom. I'd give it the 5th star if there was a plaque describing the statue. If there is one there, I couldn't find it. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful! read more

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Napa Valley's iconic sculpture We see it every time we pass Highway 29 in Napa... I've been wanting to stop by the Grape Crusher statue for sometime now. Can't really miss it, a giant statue of a vineyard worker wearing a wide-brim hat straining to operate a grape crusher. We took a closer look and stopped by the vista point to check it out. Enter the parking lot in a one-way loop. There is a paved trail that is accessible to the public to see the statue up close... we walked on the grassy area to see the front but it's really best to see it from afar since the statue is a tall 15-feet high (excluding a six-foot base). Underneath the tree are two cement benches where you can sit and relax and enjoy the views. It was nice and peaceful. It overlooks Highway 29 and the Meritage Resort and Spa. It was a little windy today so we didn't stay long. Just a short stop to take some quick photos and check out The Grape Crusher. The statue looks pretty cool from a distance and up close. To visit the statue, drive south on Soscol Ferry Road at the intersection of Highways 12, 29 and 221. Go West on Vista Point Drive, then turn right on Napa Valley Corporate Park Drive. Review #2560 read more

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The Iconic welcome to Napa Valley as you enter from the south. A vineyard worker with both hands on the handle and one foot pushing against the barrel, this is 300% life size, standing 15 feet high excluding the base. The Grape Crusher is the largest sculpture cast west of the Mississippi and was unveiled here in 1988. There is a small parking area and you can see over some of Napa from here. Worth a stop for the Instagram photo for sure. [Review 17555 overall - 351 in California - 1073 of 2022.] read more

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This monument can't be missed, as you can see it right off the highway. The area's clean, the statue's surrounded by grass as well as a few benches for seating with shade underneath a tree, and there's a small parking lot on site. Nice for a quick stop to take in the views and appreciate this tribute to the great workers of Napa Valley wine country. read more

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An impressive statue with great views. It won't take you long to walk up the short path to check it out. If in the area it's definitely worth seeing. Supposedly the largest bronze statue West of the Mississippi. read more

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Who likes statues? I do sometimes. Actually, I've been wanting to stop by the Grape Crusher Statue for awhile now. You can spot it from the Highway 29 when you are driving to or from the Napa Valley region. The 16 ft tall bronze sculpture stands on top of a 10ft tall rock base. Well, I convinced the family that we should take a closer look of the statue. Most of them had no interest, but several followed me for some quick photos. Rest of them stayed at the parking area. The view from the hill where the statue sits is terrific. Nice look of the Napa valley area. There are even a couple of picnic tables to dine at if you want to do that. The statue looks pretty cool from a distance and close up. Apparently it is the largest sculpture cast west of the Mississippi!! I think that is a fun fact!! Anyways, I can now cross another check mark off because I've visited Grape Crusher Statue in Napa!! Time to move on to the next one! read more

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By far, the best place to watch the sunset in Napa. In search of something to do to kill my hangover after my nap, I searched up "best place to watch the sunset in Napa" and found this place on the list. With no time to waste, I packed a leftover burrito purchased back in SF and I took the brief 15 minute drive to get to this statue and the mini-park. Parking is easy to come by and the grassy area is well maintained. I was delighted to find that I wasn't the only one with the idea to catch an epic Napa sunset; there were a few other parties enjoying the evening. Immediately after catching the sunset, I felt refreshed and the hangover was nearly gone! It was a lovely moment. read more

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It's right off an industrial park next to a freeway. It's a nice view and a nice area. I wouldn't visit for more than 20-30 minutes, it's small and it's not a big area. You have to walk uphill to get to the statue. The parking lot is big and a lot of people just sit in their cars. read more

Review #065 - 2020 I've been meaning to come check out this landmark so I could check it off my Yelp bookmark, but never had the chance to since I am rarely here with anyone who's willing to play tourist with me. Luckily, my niece and nephew, who were both on shelter-in-place from school, were both willing to be my ride along buddies. The fact that they are both very active Instagram users didn't take very much effort to con them into coming along. We showed up at around 12:45 PM on Thursday, March 19th, and there were 3-4 other cars parked in the lot, but we only saw one mom & a kid who were getting ready to leave. We took quite a few photos and left half an hour later. The fact that everyone else was home made it that much nicer since we didn't have to worry about any photo bombers. If you're in the area and need a fun spot to do a quick photoshoot, this is definitely worth a stop. While we were leaving, another car showed up with a few men who were getting ready to get drunk because they had quite a few bottles of alcohol in their hands. read more

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I was lookin for a day out and something to do. Just so happened to google upon this beautiful statue. It turned out to be a spectacular view and a good day! read more

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If you want to get away from the tourist scene of Napa, this is a quiet area with a nice view of the hillside. It's a short walk up to the historic Grape Stomping Statue. There are plenty of rose bushes that line the pathway, which makes it that much more beautiful. You'll see different views of the valley and distance hills because the path is on a spiral curve to the statue. There's also benches where you can rest under the trees to take a break or have a nice picnic at. We saw several couples having picnics in scattered areas. It was cute! This is an ideal spot for a sunny day of relaxing and soaking in some rays. The statue is larger than expected, once you reach the top. It's very expressive and definitely captures the history of how the Napa area came to be. There's plenty of parking here because it's not too close to most attractions, restaurants or businesses. This is a great spot to have a romantic stroll, or to have quiet time to think. read more

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One of our favorite stops. Plenty of free open parking. Short walk up to the top. Great open vista views of napa valley, meritage resort and spa! read more

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Cool statue for a photo op. Can be approached from the Meritage Resort (where we were staying) through their vineyards (try to resist picking - but if you grab a few they won't notice! Very sweet and delicious...) or from the nearby road. Nice view, beautiful surroundings. read more

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If you're in Napa, a must is to stop at the Statue. It's a true landmark to illustrate that you are definitely in wine country. It just so happened that we were staying at the resort down the street and within walking distance. The statue sits atop of the hill and with luscious green grass all around. There is a walking path that goes up to the statue. There is also a small parking lot where you can park, have a picnic, and soak in the sun. It was a beautiful Sunday and the skies were clear. It was cool, but the sunset in the background of the Statue was amazing. Doesn't get crowded so great for picture taking. There were kids rolling down the grassy hill. Great that kids can also enjoy the status too. read more

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When I told our driver I wanted a pit stop at the Grape Crusher Statue, he made sure to point it out as we got closer. "No," I said. "I want to stop there, not just drive by it." He assured me there was no way to go up there, but I insisted there was. After all, I'd researched it extensively. I understood his hesitation. For years I drove by it thinking the same way. That is, until I looked it up one day and was pleasantly surprised to find there was more to explore. And so explore we did... A quick U-turn and several turns later, we arrived at Vista Point Park. We found plenty of parking and walked up the hill using the neatly paved and inviting walkway. It's not the biggest park you will ever see, but it's just right. There are a couple of spots to sit and take in the unmistakeable Napa surroundings. The iconic three-ton gatekeeper has stood the test of time for over three decades. Once you see it off the road, you will know you've arrived. Seeing it up close was a game-changer and something I will do with every trip to the area; it begs to be photographed! There's a certain peacefulness up there I can't properly describe. Visit on the way in or out, but do it! Here's hoping to see you soon again, my friend! read more

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Kinda cool sculpture of an enormous farmworker crushing an equally oversize tub of grapes the old-school way. The iconic art is helpful to have among otherwise routine vacay shots of vines and wineries to remind yourself that you were in Napa. read more

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I mean!!! Can you really rate a statue? Can ya? But one as iconic as this, you can! And if you hike here, you should!! I've been to napa over 2 dozens plus times. Might even be close to 3 dozens. What's not to love!!! Even if you don't drink! After that many visits, I've made it to the statue! Not just drive past. Sunsets are gorgeous from here. And I've stayed at the Meritage resort this last time. It was a short hike from the resort. I can see it from my room even. But the hike was gorgoues. The sunsets are even better! You get to see the greens, the cars, the hills! What's not to like! read more

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At the southern end of Napa where Highway 29/12 merges with 221, The Grape Crusher Statue is a very familiar landmark for those traveling to and from Wine Country. Also known as Vista Point, this spot is a perfect place where we would have a nice picnic, and more recently, this spot is gaining attention as a place for wedding ceremonies, which includes breathtaking views of the surrounding areas. Geno Miles is the creator of this copper statue which stands 16 feet,(6' statue, 10' base covered in river rock) which he built as a tribute to all of the vineyard workers in the Napa Valley. If you plan on visiting, the only way to access the statue is though Napa Valley Corporate Way...ALOHA!!! YELP 365 CHALLENGE-(303/365) "Gateway To Napa Valley" read more

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Great vista point to view the surrounding area. However, confusing how to get here. Set your GPS to "Meritage resort" at 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA 94558. Then look for the Vista Point signs. read more

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Nice quiet place to visit and maybe do picnic as there's 2 picnic tables. Only caveat though is that it does not have a restroom if you are planning on staying there for a while to eat, rest or just unwind. People were just there for a short time to just take a picture of the statue. read more

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I've been residing at Vino Bello Resort Suites for over a month now--exploring the sights, food, wine, spas surrounding Napa and Napa Valley: Countless times over the YEARS visiting Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Rutherford, Peju Winery (my daughter's classmate is married to a Peju Winery Family Member), Bothe-Napa State Park, and Calistoga, I've always passed that ominous statue heading towards via North Highway 29. I didn't know how to go visit that mysterious statue due to not being a Napa resident. One sunny, hot, August 2016 morning, I opened my Vino Bello Suite's veranda's door, decided I'd scan which trail I'd hike via overlooking out over the entire, expansive, rolling hills of the Trinitas Vineyard: Oh-I spot a white, Ford, dually truck filled with white chairs and heavy boxes loaded beyond capacity on the back of its trunk driving up that foreboding, hiking trail for the fifth time! Gee, where's that truck heading? I must find out where that truck went! I got dressed, filled my 3-liter Camelback reservoir, put on my Keen hiking shoes, chose wearing a sundress, put sunblock on, and left my suite hiking up that driveway. Oh-what just quickly passed me (Please review my photos I posted for both Vino Bello Resort and the Meritage viewing the hiking trail)~Oh! That's a HUGE jackrabbit the size of a Jack Russell Terrier eating the Trinitas Grapes! Shoo-shoo--Don't eat those grapes~those are for making wine and the grapes are very tart! Proceeding up the Vino Bello Resort and Meritage hiking trail, I stumbled upon a resting bench underneath a huge, shade tree, continued up the hiking trail climbing to a higher elevation, a picnic table underneath another humungous, shade tree, meandered up, down, and to the right to the Meritage's La Cave Veranda, and out of the corner of my eye . . . WHAT'S THAT?? I glanced to my upper left, doing a double-take, hidden behind the rows of Malbec grapevines--Eureka! THAT OMINOUS STATUE IS OVER THERE???? WHOA!!!! Uh-How do I get over there? Gee-there's no hiking path to the statue from the hiking trail . . . WHY NOT???? So, what did I do? I crawled underneath the two sets of steel bars via one of the Malbec grapevine rows (possibly illegal?), walked onto the grassy knoll and sidewalk leading to the statue! Voila~I found you, you rascally statue! All the years wondering how to visit that ominous, Grape Crusher Statue: I didn't even know the name of the statue not until, I researched the Internet; then, I put the name on Yelp's search engine and TA-DA~You're listed here, you rascally, Grape Crusher Statue! Anyway, it was a mile hiking round-trip from the Vino Bello Resort's hiking trail driveway with the Grape Crusher as the highlight hiking the trail, walking down past the Grape Crusher's parking lot, walked down the Napa Commons Road, turned right onto Bordeaux Way, cooled down at Meritage's gym, ponied up to bar meeting a handsome bartender-ordered a virgin bloody Mary & a Napa Smith beer on tap, strolled to Vino Bello's swimming pool, sat underneath the shady, barbecue lounge area, and aaaaah~That was a surprisingly, nice hike! Wow~What an enlightening catharsis I experienced hiking and thoroughly enjoyed; now, it's time drinking my VIRGIN bloody Mary and the Napa Smith beer reminiscing what I saw while hiking the Vino Bello Resort and Meritage hiking trail=Rascally GRAPE CRUSHER STATUE-I found you the hard way via hiking! read more

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It was a drive home after a long day in Napa. A slowly ending day. My girlfriend excitingly demanded we go see this statue that's been haunting visions of our way back from Napa down and back Eastbay, and so we stopped by. It's a bronze guy in bronze Levis crushing bronze grapes (or maybe "grapes") on a hill of soft grass overlooking the way home back to the Eastern Bay Area. It's a great attraction on top of the hill, but back down below on the drive down it's back to businesses and the booming Napa industries. It's truly a beautiful sculpture (coming from a sculptor), but it's alright in this setting. It was probably greater and did a better justice to Napa when it had a better view uncluttered by the slowly approaching and hugging things down the hill and ruining the landscapes. But regardless of all that, driving home and looking at it afar, its landscape is its own and only its own. read more

This was always the signature symbol that I *had arrived* in wine country once I saw this statue. Little did I know that you have the opportunity to walk right up to this statue too. For those of you who want to witness this in person, set your GPS to the Meritage Resort and Spa -- and head towards the back of the property. There are trails above the wine cellar, that take you through the vineyards up to "the Crusher". Like the Vatican, you have no idea how big it is until you actually see it in person. Whoa, that statue dude has huge feet! (and we all know what that means ... big shoes!) It's a great first stop for those out of town visiting, for locals, and even folks like myself who drove past it monthly for years -- completely unaware that I can walk right up to it. read more

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We have been passing the Grape Crusher Statue on the right for over 15 years now every time we head into Napa Valley, never realizing until last year that you can drive to it. We happened to be at the Meritage Resort for 2 nights and the walk up to the statue from the property was one of the attractions. I could not resist and made the short trek uphill through the vineyards to the statue. It was so peaceful and quiet boasting gorgeous views, it is almost a hidden gem at this point where like us all these years, most pass by it, never stopping at it. You do not have to stay at the Meritage to access it as there is a small lot for the Vista Point at the top you can drive into and benches that you can unwind and just take in the views. This past weekend, I took my parents so they can see it up close and away from the hustle and the bustle on the Hwy below us. read more

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It's a cool symbol of Napa Valley that you can see while driving down the highway. Once off the highway, it's fairly close to the Meritage Resort. There are nice views of the area as well as gardens and a few benches for relaxing and taking in the view. It's a nice little spot to sit and relax. read more

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Those who are looking how to get there. Its pretty easy just set your gps to Soscol Ferry Rd. Take a left from soscol ferry road if you comming from vallejo side. and take a right if you comming from Calistoga. go straight 1-2 min then you will see sign vista point. Turn right on vista point and you will go close to the statue. Free parking available for 8 hours. No need to go meritage hotel & spa. Enjoy. read more

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It was her wedding day. A beautiful day, typical for the end of June in the Valley. At such a young age of only 21, her Dad took her here to talk, give advice and a beautiful gift. The limousine drove up slowly to the large statue. It was 1991... No signs pointing the way. No Google maps, no Yelp. Just a statue, standing large at the mouth of the valley. Beautiful pictures were taken in her silk suit with her handsome Dad, and the new, beautiful string of pearls around her neck. She drives by that statue frequently. However now, it's often in the dark, on the way in, or out to work. He's so grand... Lit up for all to see. A comforting, familiar site. read more

The Grape Crusher is an iconic figure in the Napa Valley. When approaching from the south, it means you've arrived. It's tricky to get to, but it has been a spot for public gatherings, and it's worth it for the view of the valley, with the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains flanking it. One can also see the oddness of the Valley, since Mt. St. Helena isn't directly northward. (One could say Napa is an Incline Village!) On postcards, the Grape Crusher is a symbol of the Valley. In person, it's quite amazing and the views are spectacular! Going there at sunrise is breathtaking. read more

It's a nice statue. I wish there was a great view. Nice to sit on top and watch sunset

Enjoy the view of napa and visit this iconic statue. Good way to begin or end your trip to Napa. read more

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Such a beautiful & memorable landmark in the Valley. It reminds us of the hard work, passion and vision made into a reality of successful winemaking. This statue will be around for all of time because the Napa Valley is where excellence is cultivated. read more

This place overlooks the Napa Valley and it's an excellent spot to watch the sunset. A must place to visit in Napa

Great spot to stop for pictures or a picnic. Overlooks Highway 29 and beautiful Napa vineyards. Only thing lacking is information about the statue itself, i.e. a plaque, or a sign. read more

Quiet, recently renovated .. Great lunch spot .. great meeting spot for out of towners .. can't miss it!