Wine tasting day trips from San Francisco
Over 350 wineries and vineyards are within about 110 miles of downtown San Francisco in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 18 miles away. Near San Francisco the season usually runs year-round - harvest runs August through October, and spring is quieter. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known wineries and vineyards near San Francisco
- RustRidge Ranch & WinerySeason: Year-round by appointment
- Goldeneye WinerySeason: Year-round
- Yorkville CellarsSeason: Year-round
- The Lucas WinerySeason: Year-round
- Deaver VineyardsSeason: Year-round
...and over 340 more wineries and vineyards within a day trip of San Francisco - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check hours before you go. Many tasting rooms cut back to weekends in winter, and some ask you to book a tasting ahead.
- Plan a designated driver, or book a car or tour. Most wine regions are spread out along country roads.
- Make a day of it. Many wineries share their roads with farm stands, orchards and farm markets, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go wine tasting near San Francisco?
FarmScout lists over 350 wineries and vineyards within about 110 miles of downtown San Francisco. Well-known ones include RustRidge Ranch & Winery in St. Helena, Goldeneye Winery in Philo, Yorkville Cellars in Yorkville.
When is wine tasting season near San Francisco?
Near San Francisco, the season usually runs year-round - harvest runs August through October, and spring is quieter. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from San Francisco?
The closest winery in FarmScout is about 18 miles from downtown San Francisco in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

