Experiences

Scenic Drives of Napa Valley

May 29, 2020

Do you really know Napa Valley if you haven’t explored the back roads of Napa County? We’re all excited to get out after a lengthy shelter-in-place, so pack some snacks, grab a cooler, and hop in your car for a mini road trip adventure right here in your backyard. We’ve included some wineries and other interesting stops along the way (because wine not?), but you can easily enjoy each of these gorgeous scenic drives all on their own without getting out of your car.

Napa Valley wineries are pleased to again welcome all visitors, however, tastings are by appointment only per the County's health orders. Make sure to call ahead if you plan to stop at the suggested wineries.

Calistoga to Spring Mountain

Discover boutique wineries, a 3.4 million-year-old forest, and beautiful valley views as you explore the back roads of Calistoga and Spring Mountain on this 45-minute road trip adventure. Click on the map image to load Google Maps navigation on your phone.

Distance: 21.4 miles
Stops along the way:
Tank Garage Winery
Petrified Forest
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Schweiger Vineyards
Fantesca Estate Winery

Silverado Trail + Howell Mountain Road

Escape into nature on this quiet ride up Silverado Trail and onto Howell Mountain in St. Helena. A hiking break at Moore Creek Park on peaceful Lake Hennessey provides the perfect respite between wine tasting stops, and mountainside wineries will have you swooning over some of the most gorgeous views in the valley. Click on the map image to load Google Maps navigation on your phone.

Distance: 36.4 miles
Stops along the way:
Soda Canyon Store
Joseph Phelps
Moore Creek Park
Amizetta
Aonair

Highway 128

Discover off-the-beaten-path rustic wineries (plus a kitschy dive bar), sweeping lake views, and plenty of natural beauty on this curvy mountain road adventure through the east side of Napa Valley. Click on the map image to load Google Maps navigation on your phone.

Distance: 31 miles
Stops along the way:
Conn Creek Winery
Chappellet
Nichelini
Turtle Rock Bar Cafe
Jarvis Estate Winery

Cruising Coombsville

Napa’s Coombsville AVA is one of the most unexplored regions of the valley, despite being just a hop, skip, and a jump from bustling Downtown Napa. Enjoy a slower pace and a taste of the country life as you cruise around the back roads of Coombsville on this quick scenic drive. If you're up for some fresh air and good exercise, you can even bike this one. Click on the map image to load Google Maps navigation on your phone.