Southern California Day Trips

Southern California Wineries and Vineyards

Southern California Wineries. Southern California has several wine producing regions making wines which are highly regarded for their consistency, reliability and quality. Many of these wineries offer picnic areas and some of the larger operations have restaurants. Visiting one or several of the vineyards listed will make a great scenic day trip. Wine tasting rooms usually charge a small fee which is refundable if you decide to purchase the wine. There is no better way to spend the day than exploring the scenic wineries and tasting rooms of Southern California.!  


Southern California Winery Guide

Fess Parker Vineyard (Los Olivos)
Winery and wine country inn. Owner Actor Fess Parker. Tasting Fee $8.00 per person."Customer keeps crystal logo glass" Monday- Sunday 10- 5
Laguna Canyon Winery
They crush, press, ferment, oak barrel age, blend and bottle all of the wines in the canyon. Tasting room open Tuesday thru Sunday.
South Coast Winery & Resort
Wine tasting on a terrace, overlooking the vineyards and the breathtaking beauty of Mount Palomar Mountain. $10 for 5 tastes, logo glass included.
San Antonio Winery
The last of more than one hundred
producing wineries that once lined the Los Angeles River Basin. Tours, tasting, and fine dining.
Mount Palomar Winery - 310 acre's with views of the mountians and the Temecula Valley. Wine tasting is ten dollars and there is also a deli serving light meals. Bernardo Winery 116 years old and still fully functional as a producing winery. Tasting room, shops and restaurants, and Western-style barbecues.
Buttonwood (Solvang)
Produce 8,000 cases of wine a year Wine tasting room. Relax and sit on the patio or stroll through the garden.
Rideau Vineyard (Solvang)
The property is rich with history dating back to 1769 when it was owned by the King of Spain.
Blackjack Ranch (Solvang)
Our tasting room features a temperature controlled wine cellar one of the best-run wineries in Santa Barbara County.
Sanford Winery (Buelton)
Largest handmade adobe construction since the missions. $5 covers the tasting of all Sanford wines that are poured. (refunded with purchase)
Bridlewood ( Santa Ynez)
The Mission Style Winery, Tasting Room, and Visitor Center echo the traditions of California's past. Open every day 10am -5pm
Melville Vineyards (Lompoc)
Mediterranean-style Winery is located in the Santa Rita Hills appellation in Lompoc, California, in Western Santa Ynez Valley.
Zaca Mesa Winery (Los Olivos)
"A complimentary sample our most popular wines" Relax at one of the many picnic tables in the winery courtyard. Open 10am-4pm daily
Oak Creek Ranch (Ojai Valley)
The original winery still stands and is depicted as the logo. The tasting room is attached to the winery facility and looks over part of the ranch property.
Orfila Vineyards (Temecula)
Enjoy a picturesque view of the mountains and vineyards while sampling award winning wines under the romantic grape arbor.
Santa Barbara Winery
Established in 1962 it is the oldest winery in Santa Barbara County and was the first since prohibition which ended in the early 1930s
Hot Air Balloon or Biplane
Morning flights include a champagne rose garden breakfast. Temecula Valley Wine Country. Sip champagne above the Temecula Vineyards.
Oak Mountain Winery (Temecula)
Nestled neatly within Temecula’s wine country, this winery combines the use of century old wine making techniques with modern day technology
Ferrara Winery (Temecula)
The Ferraras are the oldest active, grape-growing, wine-making family in San Diego County, supplying premium quality wines to California since 1932
Miramonte Winery (Temecula)
Miramonte is the definition of a family run, boutique winery. One of the most respected and heavily awarded wineries of the southern California.
Van Roekel Vneyard
Lush picnic grounds bordered by tulips of vibrant colors mark the charming entrance to VR La Cereza Vineyard & Winery. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Thonrton Winery
The winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wine. Tasting and Gift Shop open daily
Ponte Family (Temecula)
Ponte is the perfect place for an enjoyable day with friends and family, and our classic country-style Tasting Room
Falkner Winery (Temecula)
A haven where memories begin and fine wines are crafted. Set on a 1,500 foot hilltop in the Temecula Valley.
Maurice Carrie Winery
Victorian style farmhouse that houses a wonderfully quaint wine tasting room and extensive gift shop. Open for tasting every day from 10 am to 5
Palumbo Family Vineyards
Most of the estate grapes are over 10 years old, and are in high demand from local winemakers. Tasting Room Friday and weekends only.
Stewart Cellars
While in our tasting room and enjoy a picnic on our spacious grounds overlooking the Temecula Valley. Winery Open. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Shadow Mountain
The winery and vineyards are located high in the mountains of northern San Diego County, just below the famous Palomar Observatory
   
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