From the Match to Mauna Lani
After the Final Whistle, Follow the Horizon
The tournament schedule has you in the San Francisco Bay Area. What happens next is up to you. This extended journey begins in Napa Valley, where vine-clad hills and farm-driven dinners offer a counterpoint to the stadium atmosphere. Then, a five-hour flight west delivers you to Hawaii's Big Island and the sun-drenched Kohala Coast, where Mauna Lani sits on sacred land marked by ancient fishponds, lava fields, and the quiet pull of the Pacific. Consider this the ultimate reset: from match energy to wine country immersion to island stillness.
Day 1: Arrival at Stanly Ranch
Afternoon | Settle into the Ranch
The drive from San Francisco or Levi's Stadium to Stanly Ranch takes approximately one hour. Arrive at the southern edge of Napa Valley and check in to your suite. Walk the property grounds or take a complimentary bike along the Eucalyptus trail.
Evening | Dinner at Bear
Enjoy dinner at Bear, where the kitchen pulls from the onsite garden and local farms. Dishes arrive family-style, meant to be shared.
Day 2: Wine and Wellness
Morning | Wine Country Wellbeing
Begin with the Springhouse recovery circuit at Halehouse, moving through heat, cold, steam, and micro-salt rooms. Follow with a 60-minute massage to ease any lingering tension from match day.
Midday | Poolside Lunch
Lunch poolside at Halehouse, surrounded by vineyard views.
Afternoon | Private Wine Tasting
Drive to Donum Estate for a private wine tasting among their collection of contemporary sculpture. The pinots here are exceptional, and the grounds feature more than 50 monumental art pieces. View more Stanly Ranch experiences.
Evening | Dinner Under the Stars
Return to Stanly Ranch for dinner on your private patio, arranged by the concierge and served fireside beneath the stars.
Day 3: Transfer to Hawaii
Morning | Breakfast at Gavel
Breakfast at Gavel, the coffee shop at Stanly Ranch, with freshly baked pastries and Sightglass Coffee.
Midday | Fly to Hawaii
Depart Napa for San Francisco International Airport. The drive takes approximately 75 minutes. Direct flights from SFO to Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawaii's Big Island take roughly five hours.
Evening | Arrive at Mauna Lani
Land on the Kohala Coast and transfer to Mauna Lani, a 25-minute drive from the airport. The resort sits on 3,200 acres of lava fields, tropical gardens, and beachfront, with ancient fishponds at its spiritual center. Check in and settle into the different pace. Delight in dinner at HāLani Restaurant, where the menu draws from Big Island producers.
Day 4: Ocean and Culture
Morning | Outrigger Canoe Paddle
Wake with fresh-pressed juices and a macadamia nut sticky bun at HāLani. Then greet the sunrise from the water on a traditional wa'a (outrigger canoe) paddle. Learn about Polynesian voyaging and the significance of the canoe in Hawaiian culture. Explore Kainalu Ocean Sports.
Afternoon | Mālama Honu Conservation Program
Lunch at the Surf Shack, poolside. Spend the early afternoon with the Aloha ʻĀina Natural Resources team learning about the resort's resident honu (green sea turtles) through the Mālama Honu conservation program, established in 1989.
Evening | Dinner at CanoeHouse
Sunset cocktails at Hā Bar, followed by dinner at CanoeHouse, the resort's signature oceanfront restaurant.
Day 5: Adventure Day
Morning | Kainalu Ocean Sports
Breakfast at The Market, a specialty coffee shop and cafe. Then meet with Bullet Obra, an elite waterman and Kainalu pro athlete, for a "Find Your Adventure" consultation. Bullet will design a full-day experience based on your interests, whether that means surfing, free diving, ocean outrigger paddling, or an e-bike ride through the hills of Waimea. See the Aloha Mauna Lani itinerary for more inspiration.
Afternoon | Lunch at The Market
Afternoon Continue your customized adventure. Pack a picnic lunch from The Market.
Evening | Sunset at the Surf Shack
Return to the resort for sunset drinks at the Surf Shack, followed by a casual dinner at HāLani.
Day 6: Stories and Stillness
Morning | Hawaiian Culture at Hale 'I'ike
Fill up on 100% Kona coffee and a Big Island Benedict: poached egg, capicola, buttermilk biscuits, hollandaise, tomato-pineapple chutney, and baby arugula. Pull up a chair with Danny Akaka, the resort's Kahu Hānai, who will share mo'olelo (stories) drawn from ancient Hawaiian history and his own life. The conversation moves from Polynesian navigation to the meaning of the land you're standing on. Learn more about Hawaiian culture at Hale ʻIʻike.
Afternoon | Auberge Spa
Join Uncle Danny for a walking tour of Kalāhuipua'a Fishponds, the 11-acre oasis at the heart of the property. The ponds have been in continuous use for centuries and remain home to fish, turtles, and native plants. Spa time at Auberge Spa, with treatments that draw on Hawaiian botanicals and ocean-inspired rituals.
Evening | Beachfront Dinner
A private beachfront dinner, crafted by the chef for your final night. The table is set in one of the resort's secluded nooks, created for two.
Day 7: Departure
Morning | Breakfast and Departure
Morning Final breakfast at HāLani. Check out and transfer to Kona International Airport (25 minutes). Direct flights connect to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other mainland cities.
Getting Here
Step into our most exceptional Oceanfront Suites, thoughtfully designed for open-air luxury living
Napa Valley: Stanly Ranch is located at 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, California, approximately 1 hour north of San Francisco and Levi's Stadium via Highway 101 and Highway 29. Hawaii: Mauna Lani is located at 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii, on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island. The resort is 25–30 minutes from Kona International Airport (KOA). Direct flights from SFO to KOA take approximately 5 hours. For match schedules and official hospitality packages, visit fifaworldcup26.hospitality.fifa.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I spend in Hawaii after a California trip?
Three to four nights on the Big Island allows time to decompress and experience Mauna Lani's cultural programming, ocean activities, and wellness offerings. This itinerary includes four nights in Hawaii, providing a full reset before returning home.
What is the flight time from San Francisco to Hawaii?
Direct flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawaii's Big Island take approximately 5 hours. Several airlines operate daily nonstop service.
Can I combine wine country and Hawaii in one trip?
Yes. This itinerary is designed specifically for travelers who want to extend a Bay Area visit with a multi-destination journey. The transition from Napa Valley to the Kohala Coast creates a natural arc: from the energy of the match and the sensory richness of wine country to the stillness and cultural depth of Hawaii.
What makes Mauna Lani different from other Hawaii resorts?
Mauna Lani, part of Auberge Collection, sits on sacred land along the Kohala Coast, anchored by 11 acres of ancient fishponds that have been in continuous use for centuries. The resort offers deep cultural programming, including storytelling with resident cultural ambassador Danny Akaka, sunrise canoe paddles, and conservation experiences, alongside adventure activities with Kainalu pro athletes.
