Personalize your private half-day tour of Santa Cruz Wine Country by choosing from over 50 wineries not typically open to the public. Learn about the wine-making process from your guide and benefit from hotel pickup.
Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and decide on a tour itinerary, taking inspiration from the following examples:
Start north of Santa Cruz at the gorgeous Beauregard Vineyards, nestled up in the redwoods. Marvel at views of the ocean as you head into the mountains. Stop to taste jam, pick berries, or visit coastal farms depending on the season.
Next, visit Hallcrest Vineyards and enjoy a relaxing setting while trying your hand at wine-making. Consider ordering Srumpy's apple cider, a favorite among locals.
In alternative, take a different driving route through the redwoods to either Byington or Big Basin. At Byington, admire the impressive estate premises and tour the barrel aging room. At Big Basin, relax on top of the mountain while discovering some of the more unique wines in the county.
Choose from many other exclusive wineries like MJA, Storrs, or Stockwell Cellars on the west side of Santa Cruz.
Throughout the day, purchase wines and tastings at the production facilities you visit. End your private tour experience with drop-off at your hotel.