The Experience
Welcome to downtown/coastal Santa Barbara! Here you’ll find wine tasting rooms within walking distance from the glistening coastal shore and from bustling downtown. Most wineries (especially those within the Funk Zone) are within walking distance from each other and dozens of fabulous seaside restaurants.
What is the Funk Zone? It’s a district spanning from Santa Barbara’s ocean to Highway 101. This small area contains boutique wine tasting rooms, cafes, galleries, and shops all ever-changing and evolving and all within walking distance. So let’s have some fun and go wine tasting in Santa Barbara!
Wineries In Santa Barbara
*Winery hours may change due to COVID-19 restrictions and winery capacity.
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Area 5.1 Winery
Open: Monday – Thursday | 12 – 7PM; Friday – Sunday | 12 – 8PM
Secret blends and out of this world local varietals have come together to create an intriguing portfolio from some suspicious resident alien winemakers. Come and explore and be a part of the adventure. Join them as they boldly go where no winery has gone before!
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-770-7251
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Au Bon Climat
Open: Daily | 12 – 3PM
For over 30 years, Jim Clendenen has made wines of vision, balance and character using the greatest local vineyards. Known for world class Chardonnays and Pinots, he also produces other varietals. Come enjoy a remarkable lineup of current releases and library wines.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-963-7999
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Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
Open: Daily | 11Am – 5PM
Tastings are $15 per person, and complimentary to Imbibers Club members with up to three guests. At this time we are able to accommodate adults over 21 yrs of age only. Reservations are for up to 1.25 hours and seatings are all outdoors for your health and serenity in our beautiful garden area. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed.
The Vineyard Walk includes an hour guided walk around our sustainable vineyard, followed by your reserved tasting at the Tasting Room area. It is $35 per person and $20 for Imbibers Club members, and always begins at 10 a.m. at the winery.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-688-3032
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Cambria Winery
Open: Currently Closed For Tasting Reservations
Tastings are $15 per person, and complimentary to Imbibers Club members with up to three guests. At this time we are able to accommodate adults over 21 yrs of age only. Reservations are for up to 1.25 hours and seatings are all outdoors for your health and serenity in our beautiful garden area. You are welcome to bring your own picnic and well-behaved dogs on leash are allowed.
Between the crushed seashells in the soil, the relentless fog that gives way to beaming afternoon sunshine, and vines dating back to the 1970s, our estate’s location in Santa Maria creates wines with a vibrance and flavor like no other–a spice that can only be reflective of this unique place.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-938-7318
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Carr Vineyards & Winery
Open: Daily | 12 – 5PM
Carr Winery specializes in limited production wines including Pinot Noir, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc. Enjoy the ambiance of a working winery while sipping on delicious wines on the patio or at the barrel top bar. Open daily for wine tasting and wines by the glass. They regularly host live music on Friday evenings, 6~8pm and art shows.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-965-7985
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Carivintas Winery
Open: Sunday – Thursday | 12 – 7PM; Friday – Sunday | 12 – 9PM
They started the winery with three things in mind: to do something they enjoy and love; make a decent living; and give back to the community. You’ll notice the art on their labels is of animals and various wildlife scenes. These are all paintings of rescued animals and treasured or endangered environs. They are affiliated with non-profit groups such as Best Friends Animal Society, Return to Freedom, and many other animal shelters and support groups around the country. A portion of their profits are donated to these groups every year.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-693-4331
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Cebada Wine
Open: Thursday – Friday | 2 – 6PM; Saturday | 12 – 6PM; Sunday | 12 – 5PM
Cebada’s Tasting Room & Farm Store is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara where the Presidio Wineries are located. We feature Estate Grown, Burgundian-style Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé and Dessert wines. Taste & purchase jams, syrups, olive oil, honey & more from our farm. Enjoy our contemporary room & mountain views. A one of a kind experience. Child & dog friendly.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-451-2570
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CrossHatch Wines
Open: Daily 12 – 6PM
Enjoy a glass of wine or wine tasting in the heart of California wine country inside a classic danish style windmill. We invite you to stop by our tasting room in the historic and quaint town of Solvang to soak in the majestic views from the patio or grab a seat at the bar. We look forward to sharing our wines with you.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: (805) 691-9192
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CORE Winery
Open: Friday – Saturday | 1 – 8PM; Sunday – Monday | 1 – 6PM
Family owned and operated Rhone and Bordeaux blends winery located in Santa Barbara County, California.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-598-5050
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Cottonwood Canyon
Open: Monday, Thursday – Sunday | 11AM – 2PM
Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery® is a small boutique winery specializing in handcrafted Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Founded in 1988 by the Beko family, their vineyard and winery is located in Santa Maria Valley on the northern edge of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in Santa Barbara county wine country. Come visit them at their beautiful 78 acre estate and taste distinctively different age worthy wines.
They also offer cave wine tours.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805- 937-8463
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Dana V. Wines
Open: Monday – Thursday | 12:30 – 6:30PM; Friday – Saturday | 12:30 – 8PM
Dana V. Wines has a brand new tasting room in Solvang with a lovely outdoor patio perfect for sipping rosé. They are family and dog friendly!
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805- 688-3488
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Deep Sea Tasting Room
Open: Monday – Thursday | 12 – 7PM; Friday | 12 – 8PM; Saturday | 12 – 8PM;
Sunday | 12 – 7PM
Welcome to the Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room, home of Conway Family Wines – located on Stearns Wharf in picturesque Santa Barbara, California! Our newly renovated space features 360 degree views of the Pacific coastline, Channel Islands, Santa Barbara Harbor and the Riviera.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-618-1185
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Dominion Tantara
Open: Undisclosed
Since 1997, Our Wines Have Been Handcrafted With Great Skill And Passion From The Finest Vineyards On The Central Coast Of California. We Are A Small Production High End Winery Dedicated To Producing “World Class” Wines.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-938-5051
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DV8 Cellars
Open: Temporarily Closed
Hand crafting small production Rhône varietals from top Santa Barbara County vineyards. Syrah, Grenache, GSM Blend, Viognier, Roussanne, Rose and our new Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Come in for a glass or a tasting flight in our comfortable, dog-friendly tasting room in the Funk Zone.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-966-6601
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Fox Wine Co. And Blair Fox Cellars
Open: Daily | 1 – 6PM
Our boutique winery specializes in the handcrafted production of wines made exclusively from Bordeaux varietals grown on our estate vineyard in the Happy Canyon AVA of Santa Ynez.
Tasting Fee: $
Phone: 805-699-6329
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Wine Tasting Checklist
snacks (cheeses, crackers, salami)
a rockin’ playlist for the road
call wineries for a reservation (especially for groups 6+)
plenty of water
license to validate that you’re 21+
money for tasting fees (standard tastings can range from $10 – $35, and
each tasting comes with approximately 4+ tastes)