Take a Tour of Central Coast Varietals
Stretching along scenic Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Wine Trail invites you to experience California’s Central Coast through a wine lover’s lens. Discover cool-climate vineyards, small-lot wines, and tasting rooms tucked into seaside towns and rolling hills. Centered around Cambria, this trail offers a relaxed, unhurried way to taste exceptional wines from all up and down the coast.
Whether you spend a full day exploring or turn it into a multi-day escape, the Pacific Coast Wine Trail pairs beautifully with ocean views, great food, and unforgettable memories.
Curating A Coastal Wine Experience
Established in 2013, the Pacific Coast Wine Trail was created to showcase boutique wineries along Northern San Luis Obispo County’s coastline. While many travelers stay in Cambria and head inland to Paso Robles for tasting, this trail offers something different—an opportunity to remain on the coast, savor the idyllic weather, and discover wines shaped by ocean air and diverse microclimates.
Along the trail, you’ll find everything from Pinot Noir and Riesling grown just minutes from the Pacific to distinctive Rhône and Malbec varieties sourced from local vineyards. What unites them all is a commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and wines that reflect both place and people.
Please note: Reservations may be required. We recommend checking with each winery before your visit.
Plan Your Route Along Highway 1
The Pacific Coast Wine Trail spans eight unique wineries, running north to south along Highway 1 and its surrounding backroads. Cambria makes an ideal home base, placing you within minutes of several tasting rooms and just a short drive from the rest.
The Wineries of the Pacific Coast Wine Trail
Hearst Ranch Winery | San Simeon
Located in San Simeon Cove along Highway 1, the tasting room of Hearst Ranch Winery offers a rare pairing of history, coastline, and exceptional wine. Founded by friends Jim Saunders and Steve Hearst, the winery produces premium wines from their Paso Robles estate vineyard while welcoming guests at their coastal tasting room directly across from Hearst Castle.
Known for varietals such as Syrah, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo, Hearst Ranch Winery emphasizes quality, sustainability, and stewardship of the land—values that have guided the Saunders and Hearst families for generations.
Cutruzzola Vineyards | Cambria
With a tasting room located in Cambria, Cutruzzola Vineyards produces elegant Riesling and Pinot Noir from their estate vineyard located only a few miles from the ocean. Their wines reflect Cambria’s cool coastal climate, with balance and restraint taking center stage.
Taste their award-winning wines in the West Village tasting room, where towering pines and a relaxed atmosphere set the tone. Walk-ins are welcome, making this an easy and rewarding stop as you explore Cambria on foot.
Moonstone Cellars | Cambria
Moonstone Cellars is known for its wide-ranging portfolio and welcoming, story-filled tastings. Founded by Todd Clift, who began making wine in a garage overlooking Moonstone Beach, the winery has grown into a local favorite with more than 300 awards to its name.
From crisp whites to hearty reds and sparkling wines, Moonstone Cellars offers something for every palate—often poured by the winemaker himself.
Cayucos Cellars | Cambria
Housed in a former dairy turned winery, Cayucos Cellars blends rustic charm with expressive wines. While the vineyards lie in the hills of Cayucos, the tasting room in downtown Cambria invites guests to linger, sip, and enjoy a warm welcome.
The Selkirk family follows a winemaking style that uses neutral oak barrels and little intercession with the natural process of development, producing wines that feel both grounded and adventurous.
Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards | Cambria
Just minutes from Main Street, Parr Collective at Stolo Vineyards offers a full vineyard-to-glass experience. A restored farmhouse, historic barns, and a nine-acre estate vineyard create a setting that feels deeply connected to Cambria’s past.
Planted less than three miles from the ocean, the vineyard thrives in a unique microclimate ideal for Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and more. Reservations are recommended for this immersive tasting experience.
Bassetti Vineyards | Cambria
Bassetti Vineyards focuses exclusively on estate-grown varieties that include Syrah and Grenache. Tastings are offered by appointment at the estate, creating an intimate experience centered on craftsmanship and place.
Their wines are bold yet refined, shaped by the land and guided by a hands-on family approach.
Harmony Cellars | Harmony
Located just five miles south of Cambria in the tiny town of Harmony—population 18—Harmony Cellars is a family-owned winery with deep roots in the area. Founded in 1989, it remains committed to producing approachable, affordable wines.
Winemaking here is steeped in history, with ties reaching back to the late 1800s. Today, guests can enjoy tastings, picnics, and a true sense of small-town charm.
Absolution Cellars | Morro Bay
Rounding out the trail in Morro Bay, Absolution Cellars specializes in limited-production, single-vineyard wines sourced from across the Central Coast. With more than 20 varieties produced each year, their lineup offers impressive range and depth.
Each wine is crafted as an honest expression of place and time—meant to be savored, shared, and enjoyed in good company.
Savor A Coastal Tasting Getaway
The Pacific Coast Wine Trail is best enjoyed at an unhurried pace, and Cambria offers the perfect place to stay. Boutique inns, cozy cottages, forest retreats, and oceanfront hotels place you close to the trail while surrounding you with everything else that makes Cambria special.
Between tastings, explore Moonstone Beach, stroll Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, enjoy the unmistakable flavors of local dining, or plan a visit to Hearst Castle and the Piedras Blancas Light Station.
Tips for Enjoying the Trail
- Plan ahead and check tasting room hours and reservation requirements.
- Choose Cambria as your home base to minimize driving.
- Pair tastings with meals, beach walks, or scenic drives along Highway 1.
- Consider spreading your visits across multiple days for a more relaxed experience.
Start Planning Your Coastal Escape
From coastal vineyards to historic tasting rooms, the Pacific Coast Wine Trail offers a wine experience that’s as distinctive as the Central Coast itself. We can’t wait to welcome you.
