Wine tasting day trips from San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles
Over 120 wineries and vineyards are within about 110 miles of downtown San Luis Obispo in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 17 miles away. Near San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles 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 Luis Obispo and Paso Robles
- The Ojai VineyardSeason: Year-round
- Gainey VineyardSeason: Year-round
- Beckmen VineyardsSeason: Year-round
- Scheid VineyardsSeason: Year-round
- Calera Wine CompanySeason: Year-round
...and over 120 more wineries and vineyards within a day trip of San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles - 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 Luis Obispo and Paso Robles?
FarmScout lists over 120 wineries and vineyards within about 110 miles of downtown San Luis Obispo. Well-known ones include The Ojai Vineyard in Ojai, Gainey Vineyard in Santa Ynez, Beckmen Vineyards in Los Olivos.
When is wine tasting season near San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles?
Near San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, 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 Luis Obispo and Paso Robles?
The closest winery in FarmScout is about 17 miles from downtown San Luis Obispo 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.

