Santa Barbara Wineries

At 2SantaBarbara.com, we know that access to a wide variety of wineries in Santa Barbara influences the decision to purchase a vacation home in the county. This is one of the reasons that we include information about vintners and their tasting rooms in our interactive directory of Santa Barbara communities. You can access detailed locales and wine-growing region information from the community information pages for each district, from Carpinteria to Montecito.

There are very few upscale communities in the country that offer more variety of local world-class wineries than the communities in and around Santa Barbara do. Santa Barbara is located in the temperate climate of Coastal California, so conditions in the area are well suited for growing several types of wine grapes. The region is home to dozens of well-known wine growers.

Review the list of wine grape varieties local to Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara wineries are known for:

1. Near-perfect growing conditions for over 30 varieties of grape, including Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Famous brands such as Arcadian Winery, Old Creek Ranch Winery and Quinta Madera Wines
3. Luxury wine-tasting room tours of the region
4. Relaxed hospitality and approachability inherent in Santa Barbara communities

You can easily become familiar with the wineries in the Santa Barbara region by becoming active in the Santa Barbara County Vintner's Association. The association works to guide visitors and locals through the various regional wine varieties, provide information about wine fairs and gatherings and provide updates about how local weather is affecting crops. The association also hosts a yearly auction of fine Santa Barbara wines, which you can learn more about by accessing our website today.