Top California Wine, Beer & Spirits - page 5

Travel like a local through Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's celebrated wine country. Start off with some tasty local tacos in Rosarito before we travel down the Baja coast in a private van with cold beers and water at the ready. Sample delicious reds, whites, and rosé wines at three renowned boutique vineyards, as well as farm-to-table dishes at a premier Valle restaurant. Note: At least eight passengers are needed to run the tour.

Enjoy two classic North Bay experiences in one day—and make your sightseeing more personal—on this redwoods and wine-tasting tour from San Francisco. Head first to Muir Woods to walk among some of the most ancient redwood trees on earth, then enjoy two winery visits with included wine tastings in Sonoma and Napa before driving across the Golden Gate Bridge back to the city.

Taste your way through Paso Robles wine country—and leave all the logistics to someone else—on this hassle-free small-group tour. Look forward to visiting up to four different wineries in one trip, with round-trip transit provided so you don't need to worry about driving. Along the way, hear stories about Paso Robles’ colorful past and winemaking history, savor a range of wines, and upgrade to include prepaid tasting fees.

With a group of friends or family, it's a real challenge to plan a day touring the rolling hills of wine country. On this daylong, private tour of Napa Valley, don't worry about planning anything. Just collect your group, and hop in a private party bus as you're whisked over the Golden Gate Bridge, to three picturesque wineries. Visit local vineyards, sample regional wines, and even customize the itinerary to visit your favorite producers (with tasting fees at your own expense).

Escape to wine country and see redwood giants in one day. This adventure starts at Fisherman's Wharf with a scenic Golden Gate Bridge crossing. First, toast to California sunshine with a full tasting of bubbly at Korbel Winery. Next, journey to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, where you'll stand in awe beneath the 1,400-year-old Colonel Armstrong Redwood Tree. Finally, soak up vineyard views while sipping award-winning wines at Russian River Vineyards.

Take an afternoon out to stroll through Temecula’s lovely old town and visit three vineyards. Your day includes tasting flights at three unique Temecula wineries and a sampling of cheese and small nibbles at one of the vineyards. Return in the early evening in the Temecula dusk, flushed with flavor and knowledge.

Get to know the wide world of beer in San Diego's hip North Park neighborhood. You'll be guided by a local beer expert to learn about different styles of beer, how to properly pair foods and beer, what it takes to start a successful brewery, and the brewing process. We'll walk into about 3 or 4 craft breweries to taste local beers, have some snacks, and talk beer. This tour is open to anyone, beer nerds or not.

Taste your way through three of Temecula's most popular wineries—and don’t worry about finding your own transportation or designated driver—on this half-day tasting tour. Leave the driving to someone else and relax aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned limousine trolley or SUV. At each stop, taste five to six different wines, and enjoy a charcuterie box along the way. Then, pose for photos taken by your guide to help capture the memories.

Spend the day exploring Tijuana’s culture and history on this guided tour from San Diego. You’ll make the most of your visit to this border town by traveling with a guide, who provides navigation and in-depth commentary. Highlights include the Plaza Santa Cecilia, the Tijuana Arch, the History Museum, the city market, Pasaje Rodriguez, and others.

Sample the best of wine country on this food and wine tour of Healdsburg. Led by a local guide, stroll the charming town and progressively dine your way through several local establishments, including a highly acclaimed tapas bar, a farm-to-fork jewel, and a wine boutique. Learn about the sustainable methods of the chefs and winemakers, and treat your taste buds along the way.

Explore North Sonoma world-class wineries on this all-day excursion. After a convenient Sonoma County hotel pickup, learn about the region’s rich wine history and culture from an informative local guide and head to three back roads wineries. Enjoy bottled water and a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic winery—they’re included in the tour price.

Savor the best of Sonoma’s cuisine on a food tour in the heart of California wine country. Sample locally-made wines and artisanal cheeses as you stroll Sonoma’s historic downtown with a foodie guide, then try fine chocolates and olive oil at chic, cutting-edge boutiques. Soak up the latest flavors at six curated tasting stops along a relaxed, route and get an insider’s perspective on Sonoma’s gourmet culture. Learn the stories behind the region’s culinary legends, thriving vineyards, and remarkable artisanal renaissance.

Ride through the towns and vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley wine region on this e-bike tour with transport from Santa Barbara. With a guide, you'll pedal a Rad Power E-bike to wineries, a lavendar farm, the town of Solvang, and other spots for wine and olive-oil tastings and lunch. A bike tour allows you to enjoy better views of the scenery than from inside a car.

Explore Santa Barbara's wine country how it should be experienced: in the open air, on two wheels. Soak up the Mediterranean vibes and get your hands greasy—not from cycle chains, but from olive oil samples and lavender oil presses. After a picnic lunch in the countryside, you'll sip local wines before cruising back to Ballard.

Experience the best of Napa Valley on our exclusive small group tour Napa Valley wine tour departing from San Francisco. Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and visit two of Napa's most famous wineries (Castello di Amorosa and Artesa Winery), where you'll learn about winemaking, and indulge in tastings of 4-5 premium wines complemented by a selection of charcuterie, and chocolates. Enjoy free time in charming downtown Napa and capture memorable photos at the Welcome to Napa Valley sign. This is the ultimate Napa wine tour experience!

Combine history with wine tasting on this guided walking tour around San Diego’s Little Italy. Discover the area’s history in a fun way, with stops at three locations to sample unique wines from California and Italy. Enjoy Italian food samples, such as pizza, calamari and meatballs, at two of the three locations.

Let a professional driver chauffeur you on this wine tour from San Francisco, allowing you to worry about nothing but enjoying yourself while visiting area wineries. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge on your way into the rolling hills of California wine country, where you’ll stop at two or three vineyards in Sonoma or Napa Carneros region.

Enjoy a customized winery tour of your desired spots in Napa and Sonoma, and be transferred in luxury in a limousine. Your driver will take you to the wineries, where you can learn all about the wine making process, and have tastings (at your own expense). Water and soda are provided along the way, and there will be an opportunity to purchase lunch. This tour could go for 6-8 hours.

Get an overview of Paso Robles wine country while you zip through rolling vineyards on board a vintage-inspired sidecar with this private wine tour. Visit three wineries to tour the grapevine-covered hills, learn about production and aging, and sample a variety of vintages (tasting fees extra) during tastings overlooking the countryside. An ideal introduction to Paso Robles wines for a couple or group of friends.

Experience some of Santa Barbara's best local wines while visiting three Santa Ynez vineyards. This all-inclusive tour allows you to sample a variety of wines at each winery, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one. The best vineyards are selected depending on the time of year you visit, so you see a range of wineries with different atmospheres and strengths.

Learn all about Santa Barbara’s spookiest ghost stories and supposedly haunted highlights—and enjoy top-rated local wine as part of the experience—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Meet your guide right at an area winery, indulge in sips and samples, and listen to their tales of paranormal encounters. Then embark on a walking tour around town, from El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park to City Hall and Chinatown.

Enjoy a different way to explore Sonoma County—and its world-class wine—on this half-day tour by electric bike. While pedaling alongside your guide, spot local landmarks, and learn more about how wine is made. Together with a small group, stop at several wineries for tastings (own expense), break to enjoy a picnic lunch, and even visit a local cheesemaker for a behind-the-scenes factory tour.

Enjoy magical Muir Woods, then go beyond. Coastal California awaits! Visit the village of Point Reyes Station. Walk through Point Reyes National Seashore. Escape Bay Area crowds and fill your camera with beauty. Finish your day with a mead tasting at Heidrun Meadery.

Experience San Francisco sights and Napa Valley wine tasting on a full-day private tour in a luxury vehicle. Create your ideal itinerary with visits to local wineries, a tour of Muir Woods and a stop for lunch or diner (own expense). Add group photos with Golden Gate Bridge backdrop if you choose. Don’t worry about a designated driver, navigating, or logistics, as you relax, take in the views, taste some of the world’s best wines, and get to know the Napa Valley.