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Santa Barbara Wine Country: Urban Tasting Rooms to Sta. Rita Hills
Santa Barbara Vintners is the official trade association for the Santa Barbara County wine industry.
The route
10 stops·6 wineries · 2 restaurants · 1 cafe · 1 hotel
- 01Cafe
Breakfast at Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
Grab flaky croissants and espresso at this beloved Santa Barbara French bakery before hitting the wineries.
- 02WineryLos Olivos District
Brewer-Clifton
Sta. Rita Hills' defining Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, Brewer-Clifton proved this cool climate could rival Burgundy itself.
- 03WinerySta. Rita Hills
Melville Winery
Certified sustainable estate vineyards fuel this family-owned Sta. Rita Hills gem, where Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay shine on a stunning outdoor terrace.
- 04WinerySouth West
Sanford Winery
Sanford's elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay emerge from the historic Rancho La Rinconada, where they pioneered Sta. Rita Hills winemaking.
- 05Restaurant
Lunch at The Lark
The Lark serves seasonally driven small plates in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, pairing them perfectly with local wines.
- 06WineryCentral Coast
Gallo Family Santa Barbara Winery Tasting Room
Santa Barbara's oldest winery since 1962 pours approachable Burgundian and Rhône styles in a welcoming downtown tasting room.
- 07WineryCentral Coast
Margerum Wine Company
Doug Margerum's Funk Zone hideout pours Rhône-style blends and single-vineyard wines in a vibrant room that tastes like it was designed by a chef.
- 08WineryCentral Coast
Carr Winery
Historic warehouse tasting room pouring small-lot Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Grenache from Santa Barbara's finest vineyards.
- 09Restaurant
Dinner at Bouchon Santa Barbara
Intimate Santa Barbara mainstay pairing California wine country cuisine with an impressive roster of local Santa Barbara County bottles.
- 10Hotel
Hotel Californian
Stay in Spanish Colonial Revival splendor steps from Santa Barbara's tasting rooms and waterfront, where luxury meets the Funk Zone's creative energy.
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