Cruv

California wine region

San Francisco Bay Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Urban wineries make wine in Berkeley and Oakland, with more tasting rooms in Contra Costa, on the Peninsula and along the coast.

45+ places in Cruv · 55+ upcoming events

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The red Golden Gate Bridge at blue hour from the Marin Headlands, with the San Francisco shoreline across the water.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
45+
Upcoming events
55+
Nearest city
In and around San Francisco and Oakland

Areas in San Francisco Bay

  • East Bay urban wineries

    In Berkeley and Oakland, many wineries sit in industrial, warehouse-lined districts and make wine from grapes grown across Northern California.

    10+ places in Cruv

  • Contra Costa

    Home to the Contra Costa AVA, established in 2024 on low, mostly flat land along Suisun Bay to the Delta's edge. Its petition says the warm, marine-cooled climate suits Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and other grapes.

    10+ places in Cruv

  • Peninsula and coast

    On the Peninsula, wineries and tasting rooms sit in towns such as San Carlos and Redwood City. On the coast, you can taste in and around Half Moon Bay.

    8 places in Cruv

Also in San Francisco Bay: San Francisco, Lamorinda, South Bay, Marin.

Know before you go

Reservations
Many tasting rooms pour only a few days a week, often late in the week through the weekend, and some by appointment, so book where asked.
Tasting fees
A tasting may carry a fee, which some wineries waive if you buy wine.
Getting there
Wineries and tasting rooms are spread from San Francisco and the East Bay to Contra Costa, the Peninsula, the coast and Marin, so group your stops by area.
Best time to visit
September is California Wine Month, with harvest events at wineries across the state. Near the water, Bay fog can keep things cool, so bring a layer.
Getting around
BART can get you close to some East Bay wineries; otherwise, use a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour.

Around the Bay, wineries host live music, tastings, food pairings and dinners.

San Francisco Bay on the map

Map of California showing San Francisco Bay, around the city of San Francisco (California wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Livermore Valley

    Livermore Valley, about 35 miles east of San Francisco, is one of California's oldest wine regions, and the winemaker may be the one pouring.

    40+ places in Cruv · 35+ upcoming events

  • Santa Cruz Mountains

    Mountain-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from mostly small, family-owned wineries, minutes from San Jose.

    70+ places in Cruv · 25+ upcoming events

  • Suisun Valley

    Just outside Fairfield, southeast of Napa Valley, this Solano County valley is best known for Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

    15+ places in Cruv · 2 upcoming events

  • Sonoma County

    In northern Sonoma County, pick a valley: Russian River for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Dry Creek for Zinfandel, or Alexander for Cabernet Sauvignon.

    340+ places in Cruv · 100+ upcoming events