Ready to try Central Coast wine tasting?
It's a great destination for a California wine tour. The fertile hills and valleys cooled by ocean breezes combine to make California’s Central Coast a prime grape growing region. Many fine wines are produced in this region making it a great destination for a California wine tour.
You'll love of California's Central Coast wineries and other fun things to do in this region of California. From walks on the beach, coastal amusement parks, boogie boarding, 4-wheeling on the dunes........the Central Coast of California has so much to offer. Be sure to include wine tasting as a "must do" activity!
If you want a naturally beautiful setting for a wedding, the Central Coast of California is perfect for a Wine Country Wedding.
Monterey Wineries
There's so much to do in Monterey. When you aren't exploring the exciting Monterey wineries, you can indulge in romantic dining, world renowned golf courses, relax amongst the spectacular ocean views, investigate marine life at the Monterey Bay Acquarium, or hike the scenic trails at Point Lobos State Reserve.
San Luis Obispo Wineries
Paso Robles Wineries
Santa Barbara Wineries
Santa Cruz WineriesMost of the wineries in Santa Cruz are small, family-owned facilities. They are focused on creating the finest wines possible rather than on quantity. Wine tasting at Santa Cruz wineries costs between $3-$10 per taster. Choose from wineries located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains or from city sites.
San Benito County WineriesSample the wonderful wines being produced in San Benito County, east of Monterey. Cool ocean breezes from Monterey Bay flow into the county creating a long cool growing season that produces quality wines. This undiscovered wine region is worth exploring.
There are more than 30 Livermore Wineries located 30 miles east of San Francisco in the Livermore Wine Country. There are some great wines being produced here in one of California's oldest wine regions.Many people do not realize that award winning wines are being produced by Alameda County Wineries in this urban area east of San Francisco. Stop by and sample some fabulous wine on your way to or from San Francisco. You won't be disappointed!
Gilroy Wineries are also known as the Wineries of the Santa Clara Valley. They are located south of San Jose. This area has been producing wine since the 18th Century. You'll find more than twenty wineries to enjoy and many of them are located just short distances apart.
Visit the picturesque Salinas Valley , known as "The Salad Bowl of America" because of the vast amount of fruits and vegetables grown there. This is a prime grape growing region of Monterey County. Plan a Central Coast wine tasting trip to explore the Salinas Valley soon.
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