Return to San Francisco via Avenue of the Giants and Santa Rosa

An order of biscuits and gravy with a double espresso is a popular order at a cafe that is recognized for its everything local ethos. The restaurant is beloved for its sandwiches and soup so pick up a turkey cranberry sandwich and a pint of vegetable beef soup for the road.
Open 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday. Closed Sunday.

There are lots of scenic stops on the way south on Highway 101 that are a part of the greater Humboldt Redwoods State Park, including the Founder's Tree and this trail Rockefeller Loop Trail, which is somewhat less busy than the Founder's Tree hikes and has the added bonus of running past Eel River. It's the perfect place to stretch your legs and admire the awesome natural beauty of the region without the crowds.

Take your time driving along a 31-mile stretch of the old Highway 101 that stretches from Pepperwood in the north to Phillipsville in the south and includes frequent scenic overlooks and hiking trails inside Humboldt Redwoods State Park, including Immortal Tree, Founder's Tree and the Rockefeller Loop and Fern Canyon. Near Weott, Humboldt Redwoods Visitor Center has a good natural history museum that is worth a visit and the so-called "Travel Log." Built by Charles Kellogg in 1917, it is a piece of a fallen redwood turned into a mobile home. Kellogg built in a kitchen, dining table, and sleeping area, complete with dresser, electric lights, and running water.

Reservations are a must at Campovida in Hopland, a winery that leverages a welter of organic, sustainable and regenerative practices with a dual end goal: craft a great-tasting product and do it with less environmental impacts. “Field of life” is the literal translation of CampoVida which incorporates organic and biodynamic practices that allow for the deepest connection between the vines and the earth. Be sure to inquire of their specific tasting locations: their viognier, rosé, and rosé de grenache are typically available for tasting at their sister property, the bar at the Stock Farm in downtown Hopland. Please double check.
Reserve your tasting experience on the campovida website
The Hopland tasting room closes at 5 so please call them if you are running late.

After a busy day, a glass of wine and a few shared bites might be just the thing to end an epic day. Curried crab tacos and two-ounce pours of Breathless Sparkling Wine or mushroom soup "shooters" and a glass of Enkidu “Old Vine Zinfandel?” Yes, please.