10 Of Southern California S Must Visit Wineries

California is home to some of the most stunning wineries and vineyards in the country. Although Napa and Sonoma most often come to mind when people think of wine in the Golden State, there are a ton of wineries right here in SoCal that deserve equal attention. Instead of packing up the car and driving north for 6-8 hours, treat yourself to a winery tour right here in your backyard.

San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles has been making wine since 1917. It’s the last remaining winery in the city of Los Angeles and the site where it stands today was designated a historical monument in 1966.

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Falkner Winery, located in the hills of Temecula, is an elegant place to sip and sample some vino on your SoCal wine tour.

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Located in downtown Santa Barbara, Carr Vineyards is a quaint winery that produces its wine from locally sourced grapes from Santa Barbara County.

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Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo is the oldest operating winery and vineyard in San Diego county. You will experience old-world charm as you stroll through the grounds of this unexpected gem just outside the city.

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South Coast Winery Resort and Spa in Temecula is a luxury destination for an entire weekend of wine tasting. The setting is unbelievably romantic with lush vines and rolling hills decorating the background.

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Malibu Wines – who knew Malibu had its very own winery and vineyard? In addition to wonderful wines they host awesome special events like Movie Night under the stars, Friday Night Karaoke and Sunday Yoga in the Malibu hills.

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Located on the Sisquoc River near Santa Maria, Rancho Sisquoc is one of the first wineries in the Santa Barbara wine region. Sisquoc means “gathering place” as named by the Chumash tribe. Sounds like the perfect description for a winery.

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Happy Canyon is a family-owned vineyard and winery in Santa Barbara tucked inside the rolling hills of Piocho Ranch.

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Thornton Winery in Temecula is not only known for its wine, but it’s also a popular destination for the annual Champagne Jazz Series that draws an impressive crowd every year.

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Santa Barbara Winery is an award winning boutique winery that has been part of the Santa Barbara wine culture since 1962.

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These 10 spots are only an introduction to the variety of vineyards and wineries you will find in SoCal wine country. Any favorite locations you’d like to see at the top of the list?