Wine, Wilderness & Weed: A Full‑Day 420 Adventure Through Mendocino’s Redwoods and Anderson Valley

MENDOCINO EVENTS FIELD GUIDE

Wine, Wilderness & Weed: A Full‑Day 420 Adventure Through Mendocino’s Redwoods and Anderson Valley

A full-day guided tour that pairs Anderson Valley wines, a working cannabis farm visit and a stop at a celebrated local dispensary—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan for the day.

Wine, Wilderness & Weed: A Full‑Day 420 Adventure Through Mendocino’s Redwoods and Anderson Valley.

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Location
Mendocino
Operator
Mendocino Experience Tours
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Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Embark on a full-day 420 Adventure Tour into Mendocino County where the coastal redwoods, Anderson Valley vineyards and the Emerald Triangle’s cannabis culture meet. This guided outing moves north from San Francisco along Highway 101 to tasting rooms, a working cannabis farm set among towering redwoods, and a noted local dispensary, all curated to reveal the region’s intertwined traditions of wine and weed.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE LANDSCAPE

Anderson Valley Vistas and Redwood Forests

Striking valley and coastal-redwood scenery frames the day: the route moves through the Anderson Valley appellation and includes a hillside walk among redwoods surrounding a working cannabis farm—a defining backdrop for the tour.

THE TASTING

BBQ Lunch Paired with Local Anderson Valley Wines

The tour includes a stop at a local tasting room where guests receive a tasting flight of locally sourced wines and a BBQ-style picnic lunch; vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free lunch options are available upon request.

THE CANNABIS SCENE

A Working Cannabis Farm and The Bohemian Chemist Dispensary

Participants visit a working cannabis farm for a photo-friendly 'weed walk' and seasonal demonstrations, then stop at The Bohemian Chemist dispensary in Philo, which sources sun-grown local flowers and offers guest discounts.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

Board the tour vehicle in downtown San Francisco early in the morning and travel north with an expert guide along Highway 101 into Anderson Valley. The day unfolds as a curated loop of tasting, a picnic lunch, a hillside cannabis-farm walk among redwoods, and a final visit to a standout local dispensary before returning to the city at day’s end.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits—and who should skip it.

1
Cannabis-curious AdultsWell suited: the tour is explicitly for guests aged 21 and older and centers on cannabis education, farm access and a dispensary visit.
2
Wine EnthusiastsA good match: the itinerary includes a tasting flight of locally sourced Anderson Valley wines paired with a BBQ-style lunch.
3
Families with ChildrenNot appropriate: all tour participants must be 21 or older, so the outing is unsuitable for children and minors.
4
Pet OwnersNot ideal: pets are not allowed on this specific tour, so travelers planning to bring animals should make other arrangements.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Included

The ticket covers a full-day guided tour with professional transportation, a tasting flight of locally sourced Anderson Valley wines, bottled water and light munchies on the vehicle, a picnic-style BBQ lunch (vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available on request), a cannabis farm tour and seasonal demonstrations.

Food & Special Diets

A picnic-style lunch is provided; vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options are available upon request at booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What is the age requirement for the tour?

All tour participants must be ages 21 or older and must carry a valid government-issued photo ID to access wineries and dispensaries.

Where and when does the tour depart and return?

Guests gather at Fisherman’s Wharf at 8:15 AM for a prompt 8:30 AM departure; the group returns to the same pick-up point in San Francisco around 6:30–7:00 PM.

How long is the tour?

This is a full-day experience (the operator lists it as a 10-hour guided tour).

How many guests are allowed on each tour?

Ticketing is limited to 25 guests due to Mendocino County tour guidelines.

Are pets allowed and are cannabis purchases included?

Pets are not allowed on this specific tour, and cannabis purchase fees are not included in the ticket price.

What does the ticket price include?

The ticket price includes professional transportation, a guided full-day tour, a tasting flight of locally sourced wines, bottled water and light vehicle munchies, a picnic-style lunch and a cannabis farm tour with seasonal demonstrations.

Is there a dispensary stop?

Yes—the itinerary includes a stop at The Bohemian Chemist dispensary in Philo, which sources sun-grown flowers from local appellations and offers discounts to tour guests.