Dierberg Vineyard

(20 reviews)

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We loved our tasting at Spear, Dave was super friendly & knowledgeable. The wine was delicious &…read morethe views were incredible. I'd definitely recommend checking them out & we'll stop by next time we're in the area!

Great winery, with awesome wines. Loved everything we tasted. We leaned more towards the Estate…read moreWines, but nothing disappointed us. Service was spot on, Claire answered all of our questions ( which we tend to have a lot ) like a true professional. Winery has some exceptional views, a perfect place to enjoy a few glasses. Can't wait to visit again.

Wine tasting

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Kessler-Haak Vineyard And Wines

5.0

(4 reviews)

4.2 mi

Attended a industry event recently- what a fantastic spot- rolling vineyards, rows of trees…read morestretching between different blocks, as far as the eye can see its green and gorgeous. The wines I sampled were flat out delicious- a sparkling, a chardonnay, syrah & petite sirah. All fruit was estate besides one red had Thompson (Los Alamos) grapes- if I am correct. Low key vibe, high end product. On this occasion a great band was utilizing the stage, lots of room to spread out & relax. Well done KH!

A true hidden gem. I love hidden gems. This place is family owned and operated. I got to meet the…read morewinemaker Dan and taste wine with him. What a unique experience. We will definitely be back. The wines were delicious and priced fairly for the quality. Make this one of your stops when in town!

Buried back in the tree shaded area

The lovely entrance

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Owners Ellen Haak Kessler and Dan Kessler

Babcock Winery & Vineyards

Family-owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

Our absolute "Happy Place." My husband and I love everything about this winery -- from the…read moreincredible wines (especially the Pinots!) to the tasting space. The ambience inside and out is unmatched. There's a cool music vibe throughout the interior, with cozy vintage-style seating areas that make you want to relax and linger. Every visit we notice something new in the décor. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely kind. It's laid-back in the best way. We're proud wine club members and even plan trips around stopping here. We were just there this past week and, as always, it did not disappoint.

Went on a Friday afternoon wine tasting. The attendant convinced me to go with the Terrior option…read more Delicious wines, topping out at $120/bottle. Very cool rock n roll ambiance, with abundant good tunes and vibes.

Picnic tables over looks vineyard

2021 Sta. Rita Hills Vintner of the Year

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A Tribute To Grace Wine Company

(13 reviews)

7.0 mi

Winter Flight Tasting: $25/4 pours (waived with 3 bottle purchase)…read more First visit and had a good tasting experience. This is an interesting, woman owned/winemaker boutique winery focusing only on Grenache wines. If you like Grenache, and we do, you'll most definitely get a deep dive into them here. The tasting room is rustic and quaint. Joaquín was a gracious host and poured for us a '23 Grenache Blanc, and several other Grenache reds from various vineyards and produced with varying methods (whole clusters, co-fermentation, etc.) Good aromas and flavors on everything. Enjoyed several enough to take some bottles home with us. Overall, a nice, unique experience and would highly recommend to any Grenache wine fanatics.

Such a great find that's kinda hidden just off the main drag (Bell st) in Los Alamos. Wonderful…read morewine and really people working there. This is my new go to place in Los Alamos. All Grenache, all the time. So if you're a fan of different varietals, know that in advance but, go there anyway, the variety of flavors from such a versatile grape will amaze you

Nice story behind the label art.

Wall display.

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The Hilt Estate

Had a lovely time at The Hilt. It's an elevated yet approachable tasting experience with…read moreknowledgeable staff who love their wines and the region. We enjoyed learning throughout the tasting, then relaxed with a glass in the courtyard afterward. Highly recommend for the exceptional wines, hospitality, and beautiful setting.

we just attended The Barns 5 Year anniversary event there last weekend. It was outstanding,…read moredelicious food and of course really great wines. The staff were amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. We only planned to stay a couple of hours but were having such a good time we stayed, much, much longer and our friends that came with us were blown away and give it 5 stars also The building is fabulous with awesome views, it was very windy and cool but if you sat outside, they had blankets if you needed them.

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Casa Dumetz Wines

We visited in weather-perfect, late October, but a couple months later we still talk about our…read moreweekend getaway to Los Alamos and our stop at Casa Dumetz. Yup, the Yelp reviews and their website paint an accurate picture. Super chill spot with good wines, friendly service, inviting outdoor area and excellent attention to detail. Whenever we return, we'll definitely carve out some time to have a glass or two here again.

The most honest review of Casa Dumetz begins with a warning to AVOID this place at all costs. While…read moreall advertising would suggest this is a friendly, female-focused winery, all staff members our group encountered seemed to be the exact opposite. Our group of 5 all ordered $30 wine tastings where we were not allowed to actually select the wines to taste. When I asked what wines would be included, the server identified several on the menu and unfortunately only half of these ended up being included in the final tasting. As our group began to enjoy our tasting, the staff unexpectedly took our heater away to warm a 2 top table without ever asking our group if we still wanted the heater (we did, it was 50 degrees out). One person in our group brought out a leftover bite of baguette from a previous stop in town and was QUICKLY alerted by the owner with the wag of a finger and note that "they sell food there and she can't bite her own food." The owner waited until my friend put her small bite in her purse before walking away. When checking out, the server told us we'd need to pay via one card only (fine) and proceeded to watch closely as my friend chose her gratuity option (rude). Although we selected a nice 20% tip on the screen prompt, the actual math shook out to a 24% tip without us ever agreeing to it. Short story: - Too expensive - Rude - Performative, white-centric feminism - Not worth visiting when there are so many other great options close by

Front view of the building on a morning walk of Los Alamos

Clementine carter Mourvedre (after many sips! This was not the initial pour)

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Wines available for purchase

Bedford Winery

Tasting: $20, or by the Glass: $20…read more First visit to this quaint, rustic wine tasting room in downtown Los Alamos. Stephan, the owner/winemaker, poured for us and provided us with his winemaking history. We tasted three wines, a '20 Chardonnay, a '22 Grenache, and a '22 Tempranillo, with revisits of our favorites. All were good, and we left with a couple bottles to add to our home cellar. He also had a couple friends visiting that brought their guitars and had a little folk music jam session, which created a very relaxing and fun ambiance. The week before our visit, they participated in the annual Mushroom Festival where they poured the same wines, however they had a food menu with several mushroom based items which really caught my eye. Definitely something to add to our calendar in the future. Overall, a pleasant experience and nice wines. Would stop in again to check out new vintages.

Stopped in on a whim. The 3 wines that were available for tasting were very good. I should have…read moreasked what the tasting fee was. We did buy a bottle but the whole experience was expensive. I had to step outside because of my allergies. The garden is beautiful with a lot of Lilly's and succulents.

The garden courtyard is great for a relaxing tasting or glass of wine

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Pinot

Lo-Fi Wines

(13 reviews)

7.0 mi

This was our first tasting of the day and it didn't disappoint. Small little tasting room and one…read moreof the more cost effective tastings in los alamos. Good pours and all the wines were low alcohol. They try and make them as natural as possible and are smaller batches than bigger wineries and labels. Friendly service as well. My only critique are the stools, they were really uncomfortable so sitting there for the whole tasting was not fun. We purchased one bottle and could have maybe purchased a couple others but we opted not to. I will also mention that there was a slight push to try and buy bottles at the end. Stopping short of saying "you should buy some bottles" but a lot of "nudges" and "hints" about buying bottles. We would definitely come back to try other pours.

This is a wonderful little tasting room with the coolest vibes. The wine is so unique and…read moredelicious. I'm not one for white wines and I even loved their white varietals, so that should speak volumes! The staff member during our visit was very friendly and had excellent taste in music. The pours were generous as well, more so than a usual wine tasting! It was fun to sip wine and they even let us pick a vinyl to play while we visited. We were so impressed by the wine that we even joined their wine club. I can't wait to receive the first shipment! I'm also already planning our next visit to this tasting room, which is located in an awesome one road town. Located across the street from The Alamo Motel, where we stayed for the weekend, so we just walked across the street for our tasting. It really doesn't get much better than that! I definitely suggest making a trip to this charming wine tasting room and finding out for yourself what a treasure it is.

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Lompoc Wine Factory

5.0

(5 reviews)

9.5 mi

What a fun, informative and relaxing experience! Brandon is super friendly, knowledgeable and gave…read moreus generous pours, delicious snacks and a tour of the facility. I highly recommend!

We drove up from LA to visit this place. This was such a great experience with very good wine and…read morelots of shared insightful information. My personal favorite part was the tour through the factory and being given a glass of an amazing Bordeaux right from the barrel. I highly recommend this place to others and will for sure be back with more friends next time.

Club wine tasting

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Sanford Winery

My family has been members at Sanford for almost 25 years, so this review is long, long overdue…read more It's hard to put into words just how important Sanford has been to our family over the years. We've celebrated almost every major milestone here, and it has always felt like a second home. Watching the winery evolve while staying true to its roots has been incredible. One of the things we always loved about Sanford was the winemaking style under Steve Fennell. When Trey Fletcher took over, I'll admit we were a little hesitant. It's hard to see change at a place that means so much to you. But wow, Trey has absolutely won us over. The wines have evolved, but they still capture everything that makes Sta. Rita Hills special. There's a clear Burgundy influence, with thoughtful whole-cluster use that adds complexity and structure, but the wines never lose their sense of place. They still showcase the vibrant fruit, acidity, and character of the region while maintaining the backbone to age beautifully. Of course, great wine is only part of the story. The hospitality team has always been fantastic, and every visit feels warm and welcoming. Whether you've been coming for decades like we have or it's your first visit, Sanford has a way of making you feel at home. There are plenty of great wineries in the Sta. Rita Hills, but Sanford will always be the one that means the most to our family. Twenty-five years later, it still feels like home.

My wife and I stopped in with family who are members. Lynn and Neil were tending the Tasting Bar…read moretaking great care of us! We truly enjoyed Lynn and her insights as to the history of the winery and her knowledge of the craft! We ended up walking out with five lovely bottles to enjoy! We truly loved the setting there and the views from their patio! Thank you for the great hospitality!

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The Movie Experience - Downtown Centre Cinema

3.2

(220 reviews)

48.9 mi

This place is an absolute gem. It's one of the best theaters to catch a blockbuster. They offer…read morepopcorn, candy, soda, beer, and wine. Reclining loungers are available in most of the theaters, and I believe most of the screening rooms have recently been renovated. The team here is always looking to provide a premium, Hollywood-premiere-style experience. If you live in the area, I'm sure I'm telling you something you already know. If you're new to the area, I encourage you to give this awesome movie theater a visit. Enjoy!

This theatre is super dated! Super small and the worst part was air conditioner! It was so hot…read moreyesterday and as we walked into the theatre we immediately felt the stale heat inside the theatre. We asked some employees about the AC and they stated that it was always hot in there! We watched the movie obviously but with a completely packed theatre it was like an oven. Completely unacceptable! I wouldn't return here ! As we all walked out and felt the cooler air outside the concession area we all said it was hot in there! Management needs to do something about that!

A remodeled theater with reclining seats and couches in front. Good sound system.

This was the filth behind every chair.

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Disgusting seats

Fair Oaks Theatre

4.7

(75 reviews)

37.2 mi

What a nice little theater! Employee there was kind, prices…read morefor tickets were just $9 for me Dad and I! Small popcorn was just $4, but medium and large sizes get a free refill! Snack packs are $6, I believe that's a small soda and popcorn, possibly candy! What a relief from paying an arm and a leg at a big, movie theater chain! There were enough seats for over 300 people, but our showing in the weekend afternoon had ~30 people. Would definitely come back!

Wonderful little place. Extremely comfortable chairs with extra aisles spacing. Great prices at the…read moresnack bar. But best yet, it's independently owned by local people, ... SUPPORT ARROYO GRANDE !

Inside theater. Stadium seating

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Ilya S.

Elite 21

199

183

303

10 years ago

Still a great stop and good wines. Their policies have changed where they no longer accept groups larger than 20 people. They also informed me that pricing for large groups is now $20 per person and there is a minimum of 2 bottles that need to be purchased for every person that attends. Almost feels like they are trying to keep the big groups away. Makes no sense since they have a huge and beautiful property where large tastings can totally work. Per the Yelp Rating, they are still A-OK :-) read more

Cassie F.

9 years ago

The service here was almost nonexistent. The wine was eh. For $20 a tasting, for 5 wines, we will not be coming back.

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