A different kind of wine country

Where the coast
meets the vine.

From fog-kissed vineyards to sunlit tasting rooms, find your way through Monterey County wine country.

MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA · 36.27° N

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Your invitation to explore

More than a glass.
A whole place.

Monterey wine country stretches from the storybook streets of Carmel to vineyard roads deep in the Salinas Valley. Find the tasting style that fits your day, then go meet the makers.

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01 / Find your place

Four ways into wine country

Start with the scenery. We’ll help you find the tasting rooms and wineries along the way.

01Village tasting

Carmel-by-the-Sea

Walkable tasting rooms, galleries, and restaurants make this an easy car-free tasting day.

Explore region ↗02Valley escape

Carmel Valley

Follow the valley inland for estate landscapes, sunny patios, and a slower afternoon.

Explore region ↗03Vineyard country

River Road & Santa Lucia Highlands

A vineyard drive beside the Salinas Valley, with cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at its heart.

Explore region ↗04Beyond the coast

South County & Salinas Valley

Make room for Soledad, Greenfield, and the broad working landscape that grows much of the region’s fruit.

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The winery edit

Good wine.
Great stories.

Explore an independent selection of familiar Monterey names and inviting smaller stops. Use official winery links to confirm current hours, reservations, and experiences.

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02 / Start here