400 East Clark Avenue in Old Town Orcutt
(805) 937-6400
Open Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m..

Sample ultra-premium wines along with savory delights on the appetizer menu at this artisan family winery.

2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos
(805) 938-7365
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Byron Vineyards and Winery specializes in handcrafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate-owned vineyards in the cool climate of the Santa Maria Valley.

5475 Chardonnay Lane in Santa Maria
(805) 938-7318
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit this private, family-owned estate winery, established in 1986, and experience the flavors of the Santa Maria Bench region.

1331 South Nicholson Avenue in Santa Maria (at Stowell Road and Highway 101)
(805) 922-1468
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday-Thursday. Open until 8 p.m. on Fridays

Costa de Oro is a family-owned winery producing estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as small lots of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria
(805) 937-8463
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cottonwood Canyon produces "distinctively different age worthy wines." Enjoy barrel tastings in the unique wine caves on weekends or with an appointment.

7200 Foxen Canyon Road and 7600 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria
(805) 937-4251
Both locations open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Taste Burgundian and Rhône varietals at the new state-of-the-art solar powered winery, and Cal-Ital and Bordeaux wines at the 'shack.'

1645 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang
(805) 686-9336
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open later on Friday-Saturday evenings

Owned by longtime local winegrowers, this winery produces three distinct brands of wine: Lucas & Lewellen, Mandolina (Toccata), and Queen of Hearts.

6600 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria
(805) 934-4332
Open Monday–Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

One of the region's first wineries, Ranch Sisquoc is situated on a vast ranch that captures the serene beauty of early California.

Riverbench Winery

6020 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria
(805) 937-8340
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Riverbench is a landmark local vineyard that has stepped into the limelight with its own masterful interpretations of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Tres Hermanas Vineyard & Winery

9660 Foxen Canyon Road in Santa Maria
(805) 937-8451
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tres Hermanas is focused on the creation of fine French and Italian-style wines from estate vines and other leading vineyards on the Central Coast.

2570 Prell Road in Santa Maria
(805) 922-3100
Tastings and lunches are available by appointment any day of the week. Please call to make arrangements.

Sierra Madre is a legendary local vineyard favored by some of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers in California, and it now produces is own line of boutique wines.

OTHER TASTING EXPERIENCES

In addition to winery tasting rooms, the Santa Maria Valley offers other opportunities to experience a variety of local wines in one setting—a particularly nice option for those who don't have the time to travel around the countryside. Here are some great places to find Santa Maria Valley wines along with gourmet treats:

Old Town Market

405 East Clark Avenue in Old Town Orcut
(805) 937-5619
Fine wine market and deli open daily, wine tastings on Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Enjoy a phenomenal selection of local wines as well as fine deli offerings and Saturday evening wine tastings.

Wine Country Orcutt

130 North Broadway in Orcutt
(805) 937-4146
Open Thursday-Saturday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Experience more than 60 wines and beers by the glass along with tasting flights featuring local artisan vintners.

The Wine Cellar at The Historic Santa Maria Inn

801 South Broadway in Santa Maria
(805) 928-7777
Open Tuesday–Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A perfect place to wrap up a day of wine tasting, the Wine Cellar offers a $10 tasting flight of up to five local wines, as well as wines by the glass, signature martinis and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.