Wine Tasting Rooms

When wine tasting in Santa Barbara, tasting rooms are the wine lover’s ultimate watering hole: Visitors come here to socialize, to share experiences and to relax. No matter your favorite grape varietal or your personal style, you’ll find a Santa Barbara tasting room to fit your taste.

The dozens of tasting rooms that spread throughout downtown Santa Barbara are a reflection of the winemakers and the neighborhoods where they’re located. For a vivacious, youthful sipping experience, the Funk Zone tasting rooms are teeming with personality and Instagram-worthy style. In the city’s historic Presidio Neighborhood, the tasting rooms are intimate and embrace the elegance of the historic buildings they occupy.

For a more picturesque wine-drinking experience, tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria Valleys are as friendly as they are eclectic. Multiple tasting lists, including reserve lists that often feature limited-edition wines, create a comprehensive lesson for  budding aficionados or seasoned experts alike. At their core, Santa Barbara’s tasting rooms are personal, so don’t be surprised if the person doing the pouring is the actual winemaker.

Tasting Rooms in Santa Barbara


Sanguis

Santa Barbara's mostly highly regarded winery, Sanguis, operates in a beautifully restored warehouse space, hidden in the heart of Santa Barbara, is easily accessible 10-15 minutes from all major hotels. Private tastings are by appointment only,…


La Lieff Wines

La Lieff is a small, vibrant wine company producing Rhone Varietals along the California Central Coast. We care about the earth, its people, land, and animals. We have chosen Gaia, the Goddess of the Earth, to represent our commitment to the…



J Wilkes Tasting Room

Just one block from the beach and Stearns Wharf, this tasting room is at the heart of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. With its stunning backdrop, our tasting room embodies the spirit of The American Riviera®, where laid-back vibes meet upscale…


Summerland Winery

Summerland Winery’s tasting room is located in the quaint seaside town of Summerland, California, the gateway to the American Riviera. We offer guests a serene space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the ocean breeze while exploring…


Margerum Wine Company and Barden Wines

Located near Santa Barbara’s waterfront at the Hotel Californian, Margerum Wine Company offers tastings or wines by the glass in our expansive tasting room or on the heated patio. And at the gateway to the Sta. Rita Hills, our winery is also…


Pali Wine Co. Wine Garden

Our Santa Barbara wine tasting room is located within the “Funk Zone” section of downtown Santa Barbara, just two blocks from the beach and two blocks off of State Street. Come by to check out our beautiful collection of Santa Barbara…


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