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Wine Region
Santa Barbara County
68
wineries in this region
$37
avg. tasting fee
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Syrah
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How many wineries are in Santa Barbara County?
Santa Barbara County has 68 wineries listed on Spill. The number spans everything from small family estates to large-production facilities open to the public.
How much do wine tastings cost in Santa Barbara County?
Across the 36 Santa Barbara County wineries with a published fee, most tastings run $25 to $100 per person. Budget visitors can find options at the lower end. The higher-priced experiences generally include more pours, food pairings, or private settings.
What wines is Santa Barbara County known for?
Santa Barbara County is best known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. These varietals appear most frequently across estates in the region and reflect the area's climate and soil conditions.
Do you need reservations for wine tasting in Santa Barbara County?
31 of the 47 Santa Barbara County wineries with a stated reservation policy require one. Walk-ins are more common on weekdays. Weekends fill quickly, especially at well-known estates.
Are there dog-friendly wineries in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 28 of the 29 Santa Barbara County wineries with a dog policy on record are dog-friendly, including St. Avalo Wines, D’Alfonso-Curran, Story of Soil. Most allow dogs on outdoor patios or lawn areas; a few allow them inside. Call ahead to confirm leash requirements.
Are there wineries with food in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 30 of the 30 Santa Barbara County wineries with a food policy on record offer food alongside tastings. Having food while tasting helps you assess wines more accurately and extends the experience, worth seeking out, especially for longer visits.
Are there picnic-friendly wineries in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 17 of the 19 Santa Barbara County wineries with a picnic policy on record have a picnic area. Call ahead to confirm outside-food policies: some estates allow you to bring your own provisions, others have restrictions. Arrive early on weekends for the best spots.
Are there kid-friendly wineries in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 11 of the 11 Santa Barbara County wineries with a family policy on record are kid-friendly, including St. Avalo Wines, Stormy Weather Wine, Carhartt Family Wines. These estates typically have outdoor space and a relaxed atmosphere suited to visitors with children.
Are there wineries with outdoor seating in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 39 of the 39 Santa Barbara County wineries with seating on record have outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent: the best outdoor tasting experiences are typically April through October.
Are there vineyard tours in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. 15 of the 16 Santa Barbara County wineries with a tour policy on record offer vineyard tours. Tour spots typically fill before standard tasting reservations, so book your tour and tasting together when you reserve.
Winery index for Santa Barbara County
68 wineries, every one linked
- Curtis Winery
- St. Avalo Wines
- Huber Cellars
- Presqu'ile Winery
- Gainey Vineyards
- McClain Family Cellars
- Folded Hills
- Rideau Vineyard
- Melville Vineyards and Winery
- Babcock Winery & Vineyards
- Saarloos and Sons
- Sequana Vineyards
- Beckmen Vineyards
- Dragonette Cellars - Production Facility
- Dragonette Cellars - Tasting Room
- Epiphany Cellars
- Demetria Estate
- Zaca Mesa Winery
- Carhartt Family Wines
- Andrew Murray Vineyards
- LinCourt Vineyards
- Brave & Maiden
- Tyler Winery
- Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
- Brander Vineyard
- Rusack Vineyards
- Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard
- Foley Estate Vineyard & Winery
- Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
- Foxen
- Hitching Post Wines
- Buttonwood Farm Winery
- Lafond Winery and Vineyards
- Koehler Winery
- Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
- Cottonwood Canyon Winery
- Brewer-Clifton
- Liquid Farm
- Ken Brown Wines
- Peake Ranch
- Stolpman Vineyards
- Jonata
- Refugio Ranch Vineyards
- Tercero Wines
- Nine North Wines
- Blackjack Ranch Winery
- Curran
- D’Alfonso-Curran
- Clementine Carter Wines
- Stormy Weather Wine
- Diatom
- Kessler-Haak Vineyard and Wines
- Chanin
- Feliz Noche Cellars
- Blair Fox Cellars
- Sapid Wines
- Kings Carey
- Alta Maria
- Paul Lato Wines
- Turning Tide Wines
- Fess Parker
- Westerly Vineyards
- Firestone Vineyard
- Petros Winery
- Rancho Pequeno Oakville Wines
- Story of Soil
- Waylan Wine Co.
- Cambria Winery