Nearly two million people visit Central Coast wineries each year, drawn to the breathtaking scenery and stellar wines of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due in part to the success of the Oscar-winning movie Sideways, the region has experienced a surge in popularity yet maintainsits warm hospitality and low-key atmosphere. This entirely new installment in our popular series is the first illustrated book of its kind on this region. Stunning color photography makes the guide as...
Nearly two million people visit Central Coast wineries each year, drawn to the breathtaking scenery and stellar wines of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Due in part to the success of the Oscar-winning movie Sideways, the region has experienced a surge in popularity yet maintains its warm hospitality and low-key atmosphere. This entirely new installment in our popular series is the first illustrated book of its kind on this region. Stunning color photography makes the guide as evocative for armchair travelers as it is functional for those getting ready to hit the tasting rooms.
Foreword Jim Clendenen 10Introduction 17The Centra] Coast Food Connection 23Hamlets, Towns, and Townsites 29A Year in the Vineyard 32Winery Tours 34Wineries by Central Coast RegionWineries by Ideal Visiting SeasonsWineries Recommended for Your Special InterestsTriangle Tours 37The Wineries 41Resources 110Santa Barbara County 110San Luis Obispo County 112Directory of Centra] Coast Wineries 114Index 118