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The perfect long weekend adventure getaway. This self-guided trip gives you a taste of everything there is to love about Northern California. Cycle Napa's endless vines, through rolling farmland, amongst majestic Redwood forests, alongside the Russian river, and down the coast listening to the waves crash against the cliffside. Pass through the towns of Napa, St. Helena, Callistoga, Healdsburg, Bodega Bay, Mt. Tamalpais, into the Marin Headlands, Point Reyes, and Sausalito. Along the way our friends at Ruston Vineyards and Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma will give you an exclusive tour and tasting. 

Ruston Vineyards will offer a tour, wine tasting and lunch for four people at the vineyard. Ruston Vineyards is a small, rustic organically farmed vineyard and wine produce west of the tow of St. Helena in the Napa Valley. Their wines have bene poured in some of the best restaurants in NYC, LA and San Francisco and are generally available only to their mailing list customers. Their flagship wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon, but they also make blends with  Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. For white wines they have a Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and a Chardonnay from the Russian River, Sonoma County. They will start off your visit with a tasting of some of their current and older wines along with lunch in the vineyard, and then go into the caves to taste some new wines from the barrel. They will also ship a free case of wine to you so you can continue to enjoy their wines when you get home.

The Bay to Napa Loop

Day 1 - Vallejo to Bothe-Napa State Park

49 miles, est. 1,600 ft total elevation gain

Hop aboard the morning ferry from either the Ferry Building or Pier 41 and cruise over to Vallejo. Meander through farmland and cross into wine country, stopping in the quaint town of Napa for lunch.  Continue riding past endless rows of vines to St. Helena, stopping in at the Ruston Family Vineyards for your private tour, before arriving at Bothe-Napa State Park for the night. 

Day 2 – Bothe-Napa State Park to Bodega Dunes State Park

66.5 miles, est. 2,200 ft total elevation gain

Continue through wine country this morning, visiting Callistoga, Healdsburg and Guerneville before meeting the famous Russian River. Consider a short afternoon detour to Jenner for some bayside relaxation, before cycling south to the Pacific. You’ll ride along a few glorious coastal miles before hitting camp at Bodega Dunes State Park.

Day 3 – Bodega Dunes State Park to Samuel P. Taylor State Park

51 miles, est. 2,600 ft total elevation gain

From Bodega Bay, wind down the coast to the quaint town of Valley Ford, and head inland for lunch at the award winning Lagunitas Brewery. In the afternoon, enjoy enchanted forests en route to your home among the Redwoods for the night, Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

Day 4 – Samuel P. Taylor State Park to San Francisco

43.5 miles, est. 3,100 ft total elevation gain

Start the day with a short detour to pick up a coffee and a baked treat in the center of Point Reyes Station. From there, return south through incredible Eucalyptus forests to Stinson Beach and the coastal Redwoods. The last major climb of the trip winds up the side of Mt. Tamalpais, into the Marin Headlands and down to Sausalito. After soaking up some views of the bay, cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. The ride ends in the Presidio, beneath the Golden Gate.  

Item Special Note

* Airfare is not included in this package. 

** Best Coast Biking provides you with a touring bike, panniers, camping and cooking equipment. You will need to bring your own clothing, toiletries, personal items, sleeping bag and electronics. You will also be responsible for purchasing and carrying your own food throughout your trip.