Explore Top-Rated Santa Barbara Wineries
Ever since the release of the movie Sideways, people have been bending over backwards to get to Santa Barbara wine country. And as our guest, it's so simple: Walk out the door and let the wine tasting begin from our Santa Barbara winery hotel. The iconic Urban Wine Trail. Santa Barbara’s Urban Wine Trail includes several stops immediately surrounding Kimpton Canary Hotel, as well as in the nearby Funk Zone and Midtown areas, that showcase the more than 60 varietals grown here.
Wine Country Wonderland Adventures
In addition, Santa Barbara's vineyards are just a 45-minute drive away, encompassing postcard-perfect winding country roads and gently rolling hills dotted with coastal oaks. Don’t have a designated driver? Experience wine country with a customized, private wine tour provided by Coastal Concierge (for more information, please dial our Front Desk at 1-805-884-0300).
Wine Tours
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
With a variety of different wine excursions, including a wine & bike tour and a cupcake and wine tour, Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours offers something for any type of wine enthusiast (or newbie).
Sustainable Wine Tours
These full-day, exclusive wine tours are perfect for a couple or a small groups. Sustainable Wine Tours offers access to a select list of private, limited-production wines throughout the Santa Ynez Valley.
EOS Santa Barbara Wine Tours and Transportation
EOS Santa Barbara offers custom private wine tours around Santa Barbara and the greater Santa Ynez Valley with optional visits to other attractions including a lavender farm, olive oil tasting, and more.
Wineries
Sunstone Winery
A must-see premier destination winery on the Central Coast, Sunstone transports visitors to the Provencal French countryside with stone barrel-aging caves and beautiful courtyards.
Santa Barbara Winery
Located in the iconic Funk Zone just moments from our hotel and one block from the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara Winery tasting room offers award-winning favorites that will satisfy any wine lover.
Grassini Family Vineyards
This beloved Happy Canyon winery, known for Cabernets and Sauvignon Blancs, puts an emphasis on sustainability (the entire winery and vineyard is solar-powered).
Paradise Springs Winery
Another Funk Zone winery, minutes from Kimpton Canary Hotel, Paradise Springs is the first bicoastal winery brand in the US with operations in both Santa Barbara and Virginia. Visit the tasting room to try before you buy.
Jamie Slone Wines
This award-winning, pet-friendly winery is a short walk from the hotel. You can enjoy a tasting (they have a wide variety of wines) at Jamie Slone Wines in their cozy tasting room or outside on the Terraza.
Au Bon Climat
Au Bon Climat creates internationally acclaimed Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. The tasting room at this popular winery is open daily.
