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Old Faithful Geyser of California


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 35 attractions in Calistoga
Traveler Description:
Like its more famous Yellowstone counterpart, this Napa Valley geyser erupts at regular intervals - every forty minutes, in the case of the Calistoga... more » Like its more famous Yellowstone counterpart, this Napa Valley geyser erupts at regular intervals - every forty minutes, in the case of the Calistoga gusher. « less
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Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
Activities: Picnicking
Address: 1299 Tubbs Lane Calistoga, CA 94515
Tel: 707-942-6463

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2 of 5 stars
Brisfam007 2 contributions
Brisbane
Jul 8, 2009

The Geyser may still fire up regularly but the web write up over promises and the attraction under delivers. The $10 per adult entry allows you to look at a small regularly spurting geyser, a few very tired looking Llamas, four horned goats and fainting goats that don't appear to faint. The entire place is run down and seems to... more

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1 of 5 stars
JDEparent 1 contribution
northern CA
Jul 3, 2009

Just got home from attempting to visit Old Faithful in Calistoga, CA today. After researching prices online ($8 per adult), we were surprised that the price was ACTUALLY $10. The website had not been updated in the recent months, and when asked about why the website hadn't been updated, the worker behind the counter proceeded to tell us that if... more

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1 of 5 stars
worldtravelerwy 1 contribution
wyoming
Jul 1, 2009

yes, the geyser erupts; that's about all you can say for it. they should pay you to go- the hotel information makes it look much better than it is. PLEASE don't cofuse this with Yellowstone National Park attractions. more

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2 of 5 stars
charking 1 contribution
NYC
Jun 30, 2009

... go ahead and stop by. Otherwise, turn on your garden hose, put your thumb over the nozzle, and you'll get a similar, but cheaper and more powerful effect. The signs posted around the geyser provide mildly interesting historical information, although it seems that the signs were created by having the students in a fifth grade class write a single... more

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4 of 5 stars
LLJ2007 13 contributions
Nashville, TN
Jun 2, 2009

Yeah it is a little touristy spot but over all it was fun and I am glad we went. The Geyser was pretty cool. Yeah the goats don't faint anymore. They have grown used to our scare tactics. So if you want to see the goats faint you will have to better than trying just to surprise them. This would... more

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4 of 5 stars
shbayley 3 contributions
west chester, pa
May 24, 2009

we enjoyed our visit to the Old Faithful Geyser of California. Like much of Calistoga, it's rather casual and laid-back. The Geyser is certainly faithful..... but, were told that there is more water towards the end of the dry season (in the fall), at which the geyser is a bit more impressive. Not too many "extras" at the sight of... more

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3 of 5 stars
johnnym911 1 contribution
New Haven, Connecticut
Oct 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was very interested in seeing the geyser. I am an animal lover, but didn't come here for the animals. I was amazed by the natural wonder of Old Faithful, but the entire facility needs a complete makeover. If you're going to charge $8 per person, you should be putting some of that money back into your facility. Thankfully, the... more

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3 of 5 stars
FlatFlorida 3 contributions
Lakeland
Apr 7, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We were looking for a non-wine activity for our 9 year old. My nine year old liked feeding the baby goats and lambs while she and my wife laughed as I tried to scare the goats into fainting. I was only successful with one goat upon arrival - - we were the first suckers of the day and I think... more

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4 of 5 stars
VeracityInc 2 contributions
Rocklin, CA
May 3, 2007
10/11 found this review helpful

Despite what others are saying below about how "Terrible" it was, I will attempt to be completely fair. My wife and I were in the area a couple years ago and this was one of our stops while aimlessly driving around. I wouldn't say this is the most incredible thing you have to see in the area but is quite... more

rip-off
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Redmond WA
Jan 2, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

Total wastage of your money. They are charging $8 per person just for a small puddle of water. Staff is very rude. more

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Old Faithful Geyser of California Address

1299 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515
Tel: 707-942-6463