Few experiences capture the spirit of Napa Valley quite like a leisurely picnic at a scenic winery. With beautiful weather nearly year-round, an abundance of gourmet delights—from artisanal cheeses and freshly baked breads to thoughtfully crafted sandwiches—and, of course, world-class wines to pair, it’s the perfect way to soak in wine country at your own pace.
Many wineries offer dedicated picnic areas, and some even provide curated provisions to elevate your experience. Others welcome guests to bring their own bites, typically with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Be sure to check ahead, as picnic policies can vary due to local regulations and permitting.
Use this list as your guide—and always confirm details with each winery before your visit, as offerings may change. Here are a few of our favorite spots for a picture-perfect picnic in Napa Valley.
Bring-Your-Own-Picnic Winery Spots
Laird Family Estate
This relaxed, family-friendly winery is a perfect spot to kick back on the grass with views of Napa Valley vineyards. Laird Family Estate offers an outdoor experience where guests can enjoy a bottle of wine on their scenic patio or lawn. You're welcome to bring your own picnic to pair with your wine, making it a perfect spot for a laid-back afternoon in the vineyards. Reservations are required and include a two-hour seating, with fees applied toward wine purchases.
Nichelini Family Winery
At Nichelini Family Winery, picnicking feels like stepping back in time. Nestled in the quiet hills of Chiles Valley, this historic, family-owned winery invites guests to bring their own picnic to enjoy at shaded tables or beneath the trees after a relaxed tasting. With its rustic charm, bocce court, and family-friendly atmosphere—including space for kids to play—it’s an ideal spot to slow down, sip, and savor a laid-back afternoon surrounded by Napa Valley’s natural beauty.
Honig Vineyard & Winery
At Honig Vineyard & Winery, families can enjoy a relaxed, picnic-friendly experience set against scenic vineyard views. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy in the designated picnic area—perfect for a laid-back lunch between tastings—while kids can join in with their own juice and snack offerings during family-friendly tasting experiences. Just note that outside food is limited to the picnic area (not the tasting terrace), and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis, making it an easy and inviting stop for a casual, family-friendly afternoon in Napa Valley.
Tres Sabores
Pack your own delicious bites and settle in at this family- and pet-friendly winery known for its relaxed, welcoming vibe. Tres Sabores is a Napa Green Certified winery and working farm, home to vineyards, an heirloom garden, olive grove, sheep, Guinea fowl, and a few friendly winery dogs. The experience feels rustic, authentic, and effortlessly charming—perfect for a laid-back afternoon. Enhance your visit with a picnic setup at a private table, complete with linens, plates, and silverware, and don’t miss the Rosé—it’s the perfect picnic pairing.
Frank Family Vineyards
Make a reservation for a tasting and enjoy a picnic lunch and bottle service under centuries old elm trees at one of the oldest wineries in Calistoga. Make sure to sample some of their award-winning reserve wines, available exclusively at the winery itself. For wine club members, a picnic spot reservation is complimentary; otherwise, reserve one of their picnic tables for up to 8 guests and enjoy an uninterrupted 90 minutes of peaceful picnicking with your pals.
Rombauer Vineyards
Enjoy your picnic lunch at the home of true food and wine experts at Rombauer Vineyards. Founder Koerner Rombauer’s great aunt, Irma Rombauer, wrote the world-celebrated cookbook, The Joy of Cooking – and Koerner and the winemaking team work hard to make iconic food-friendly wines. Picnic tables are first-come-first-serve, so make a reservation for an outdoor experience to guarantee your seat and access to wines served by the glass, by the bottle, or self-paced tasting flights. Drinking a Rombauer Chardonnay, with charcuterie, in their grand gardens is bliss.
Here are a few more wineries where you can kick back and enjoy a picnic with your favorite bites in beautiful outdoor settings (additional fees may apply to picnic space booking- be sure to check ahead):
Looking for the perfect picnic provisions?
You'll find a few spots throughout the valley, including Oxbow Public Market in Downtown Napa – a 40,000 square foot marketplace; Oakville Grocery in Oakville – the oldest continuously operating grocery in California; and Sam's General Store in Calistoga.
Pre-Prepped Picnics & Lunches
While most wineries don’t permit outside food, many offer delicious cheese and charcuterie boards to perfectly complement your tasting. If you’re craving a full picnic-style lunch, you’re in luck—several wineries curate gourmet, ready-to-enjoy experiences designed to elevate your visit. Just be sure to reserve ahead, and come ready to sip, savor, and settle in. Here are a few to try:
V. Sattui Winery
With more than two acres of sprawling picnic grounds, V. Sattui Winery is a perfect spot for the whole family to relax and unwind. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the grounds offer plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a leisurely afternoon. Be sure to stop by the winery’s celebrated artisan deli and marketplace, where you’ll find everything you need for a picture-perfect picnic—from fresh sandwiches, pastas, and salads to house-made charcuterie and an impressive selection of cheeses. Save room for dessert, including Italian-style gelato or sorbet, and on weekends, don’t miss the BBQ and food truck serving up hot-off-the-grill favorites and pizzas. No reservations are required to shop or picnic, though tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Merryvale Vineyards
Merryvale offers three wine and food experiences: The Profile Estate Picnic is set in a vineyard 800 feet above the valley floor on the Profile Estate Vineyard deck; reserve a wine tasting experience along with a Gott's Roadside burger in the Burger Butler Experience; or enjoy wines paired with artisan pizzas from Pizzeria Tra Vigne with the Vino & Pizza Experience.
Tamber Bey Vineyards
This one-of-a-kind winery set on a working horse farm offers a truly memorable experience—where you can meet the horses and even sip wine stableside. Elevate your visit with a curated picnic from Sam’s General Store in Calistoga, featuring your choice of a fresh salad or sandwich, plus chips, a cookie, and a glass of wine from their Vineyard Series. With advance reservation, it’s the perfect way to turn your tasting into a relaxed, farm-meets-wine-country picnic.
Chimney Rock Winery
As part of Chimney Rock’s Vineyard Odyssey Tour & Tasting you can enjoy a vineyard tour, wine tasting, and lunch. You’ll venture out of the winery and into the vineyards in a specially-designed touring cart for an unforgettable exploration of their Stags Leap District estate and sweeping, dramatic views of the Palisades. Sample Cabernet Sauvignon wines along the way, and by calling ahead, they’ll provide box lunches from Oakville Grocery.
Inglenook
For a European café atmosphere, reserve an alfresco table at Inglenook's charming Bistro. You can sip wines by the glass or bottle, or enjoy bistro bites, coffees, and other delicious pairings. The tables are located in a courtyard under a canopy of trees.
Local Napa Valley Parks with Picnic Areas
Take advantage of Napa Valley’s city and state parks for some of the best local picnic spots!
Calistoga
Pioneer Park in downtown Calistoga features two small picnic areas, a gazebo, water fountain, restrooms, and a children's playground.
Head to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park for picnicking, hiking, camping, and swimming. A large picnic area is available with plenty of picnic tables, and some of the trails even offer spots for a picnic.
Yountville
Yountville Park is located at the north end of town and has picnic tables, a large playground, restroom facilities, water fountains with bottle fillers, and ample grass space.
Veterans Memorial Park, at the south end of Yountville, has bocce courts, sand volleyball court, game tables, restroom facilities, water fountains with bottle fillers, and ample grass space.
St. Helena
Lyman Park includes picnic tables, a historic gazebo, a restroom, and an acre of open space.
Crane Park, located a few blocks south of Downtown St. Helena, is a 12-acre park featuring picnic tables, group picnic areas available for reservation, two restrooms, children's playgrounds, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, Little League ball fields, and a sand volleyball court.
City of Napa
Downtown Napa’s Veterans Memorial Park sits next to the Napa River, with a small amphitheater plaza and plenty of grass space for a picnic. While there are no facilities located at the park, it is conveniently located in downtown with views of the river.
Fuller Park is located several blocks from Downtown Napa, and offers picnic tables, group picnic areas available for reservation, a playground, restrooms, and a walking trail. This park is a locals' favorite, with lush lawns and tall redwoods.
