River Canyons, Redwood Forests, Pacific Cliffs And Napa Valley Vineyards.
This isn’t just a drive, it’s a curated Northern California road experience!
May 14-17, 2026 3 Days | 2 Nights | Epic Roads | World-Class Wine
Day 1: Grants Pass ➝ Eureka (168 miles, 3h22m)
We kick off in Grants Pass, Oregon, heading south into Northern California’s rugged beauty. Twisties, river canyons, and redwood corridors lead us to an overnight stay in Eureka on the Pacific Coast.
Suggested Activities:
–Oregon Caves Tour (10AM (roughly 2 hours), $20)
–Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
–Trees of Mystery ($30)
–Klamath Tour Thru Tree ($5/car)
Suggested Lodging: Best Western Plus Humbolt Bay Inn ($168, Pool, hot tub, breakfast)
Day 2: Avenue of the Giants ➝ Pacific Coast Highway ➝Santa Rosa (6h13m, 262 Miles)
We cruise the legendary Avenue of the Giants, carving through towering redwoods before cutting west to the Pacific Coast. Ocean views, dramatic cliffs, and smooth coastal sweepers guide us south to an overnight in Santa Rosa, gateway to wine country.
Suggested Activities:
–Sonoma Zipline Adventures (approx. $125)
-Group dinner at Negri’s Italian Restaurant in Occidental, CA
Suggested Lodging: Holiday Inn Express Windsor Sonoma ($221, Pool, Hot Tub, Breakfast)
Day 3: Napa Valley Touring (Stage 1: 35.5 miles/55 min)
The final day is all about refined roads and refined tastes. We’ll explore the rolling hills and iconic vineyards of the Napa Valley, with countless potential winery stops, scenic vineyard drives, and plenty of time to sip & savor the experience. In the evening, we head north via Clear Lake to meet up with I-5 at Williams.
Note: This is a relatively unstructured day. There are no direct suggestions for wineries & activities. There are numerous budget-friendly options, as well as high end experiences. Some wineries require reservations for tastings.
Sunset is at 8:16pm, the Rally begins to wrap up with a 7:00pm meet up at Yountville Park, as we cruise up the Silverado Trail to Calistoga via Clearlake and meet with I-5 for the journey back home. Williams is the official ending point of the tour.
Top Affordable Napa Valley Tastings ($50 or less)
TripAdvisor has a list of 82 “Cheap Eats” restaurants, unfortunately it doesn’t include RH Restaurant.
About the Journey Home;
Arriving at I-5 after a full day of touring around 9PM gives participants an option of straight shooting the 12ish hour run back to the Seattle Area. Redding is approximately a 2h45min drive, and if tired it would be the last realistic safe stopping point.
Safe Stop Points prior to Redding:
Williams, CA: Motel 6 ($75)
Corning, CA: Super *, $73 (breakfast, pool)
Red Bluff, CA: The River inn 7 suites ($50, Pool)
Red Bluff, CA: Red Bluff Inn ($56, Pool)
Redding, Ca: Motel 6 North ($71)
Fly-Out: Some participants may need to fly out to meet Monday schedules. This would require informing the Tour Leadership of departure from the tour.
Current departures from Sacramento Airport include;
Delta: 7:41pm arriving at 10:05pm ($139)
Southwestern: 8:25p, to 10:25pm, ($134)
