Cruv

California wine region

San Luis Obispo Coast Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Edna Valley vineyards average 5 miles from the ocean, and Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lead on this cool San Luis Obispo County coast.

40+ places in Cruv · 20+ upcoming events

Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
A large oak beside a hillside vineyard in the Arroyo Grande Valley under a clear blue sky.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
40+
Upcoming events
20+
Known for
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Noir
Nearest city
Edna Valley: about 10 minutes from San Luis Obispo

Areas in San Luis Obispo Coast

  • Edna Valley

    Tasting rooms range from family-run spots to larger estates. An AVA since 1982, the valley has been known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since the 1970s.

    20+ places in Cruv

  • Arroyo Grande Valley

    An AVA since 1990, about 13 miles southeast of San Luis Obispo. Small wineries sit a short drive from Arroyo Grande's historic village and its shops.

    7 places in Cruv

  • North coast (Cambria, Harmony, Cayucos)

    Cambria mixes galleries, cafes and tasting rooms minutes from Hearst Castle. From Cambria, Highway 46 heads east to Paso Robles.

    7 places in Cruv

  • Avila and Pismo Beach

    Avila Beach has ocean-view tasting rooms, and Pismo Beach and Shell Beach have places to taste local wine.

    6 places in Cruv

Know before you go

Reservations
Policies range from walk-ins welcome to reservation only, so check each tasting room's rules.
Tasting fees
Tasting fees cover a wide range on the SLO Coast, so compare them as you plan your stops.
Getting there
Highway 101 runs through the middle of the county, and Highway 1 follows the coast past Cayucos, Harmony and Cambria.
Best time to visit
Fall brings harvest celebrations. Ocean air keeps days mild and evenings cool, and morning fog often lifts by afternoon, so bring a layer.
Getting around
The SLO Coast is a long, narrow strip along the ocean, so group your stops by area. Plan a designated driver, a rideshare or one of the local wine-tour or limousine services.

Vineyard concerts and winemaker dinners run through the year, with harvest festivals in the fall.

San Luis Obispo Coast on the map

Map of California showing San Luis Obispo Coast, around the city of San Luis Obispo (California wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Paso Robles

    More than 40 grape varieties grow across Paso Robles' 11 districts, from the oak-studded Westside hills to open Eastside ranchland.

    190+ places in Cruv · 75+ upcoming events

  • Santa Barbara County

    Tasting rooms near the beach in Santa Barbara, and seven AVAs over the mountains, from Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir to Ballard Canyon Syrah.

    140+ places in Cruv · 50+ upcoming events

  • Monterey County

    Walk between small tasting rooms in Carmel-by-the-Sea, then head inland: Carmel Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon, River Road for Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir.

    35+ places in Cruv · 9 upcoming events