BarVino is a true gem in Dana Point. This inviting local wine bar offers a thoughtfully curated,…read moreever-changing by the bottle or glass selection featuring unique wines at a range of price points, making it just as approachable as it is interesting. Their beautifully crafted cheese and charcuterie boards are the perfect complement to any pour. What truly sets Barvino apart is Lisa, the owner, whose warmth and hospitality make every visit feel like coming home. The wine club is great and members receive a 10% discount on everything. With lively events, live music on most Sundays, and seasonal holiday gift specials, BarVino is the kind of place you'll want to return to again and again. If you haven't experienced it yet, you're missing out-stop by and enjoy a glass...or two!

Bartenders are friendly and wines are on point. Only complaint is that the charcuterie boards are…read morea bit on the small side compared to other wine bars in the area. Ample parking and always busy but never overly crowded. Ambient lighting and can be loud but never too loud to carry a conversation. Members receive 10% off

If you are in San Clemente or the surrounding areas, this is the best wine shop ever! It's a small…read moreshop, but they have a very good wine selection! It's super old-school so when you walk in it's very crowded with boxes on top of boxes and it's fairly dark at the back which I was told it was because some of the wines are light sensitive. I love knowing that they are so knowledgeable about the wines that they care for them in the proper way! They do have an extensive wine collection from all over the world and all price points. I did not have the pleasure of meeting Bob, the owner, today, but I did meet Baine, who works for Bob! He was so knowledgeable on all the wines and gave me the best options to try. I'm so excited to give my choices a shot. All I had to do was tell him what I like and kind of the general profile of what I like and he directed me with expert knowledge!

Picked up this little treat today here and, let me tell you how great this place is. First the…read moreowner knew his stuff, knew all about sulfates, how to open and air out the wine, the best grapes and regions. Apparently they are very selective sourcing their wines, and I can tell because they had a great selection! I can't wait to go back! I want to stock up on Bordeaux! 10 out of 10! Wine lovers check this place out!

"One's options in this world are as vast as the horizon, which is technically a circle and thus…read moreinfinitely broad. Yet we must choose each step we take with utmost caution, for the footprints we leave behind are as important as the path we will follow. They're part of the same journey -- our story." ― Lori R. Lopez, Dance Of The Chupacabras What an amazing event this was! OC Meets Napa and Baja, presented by Community Health Center AltaMed, brought primarily Latino-centric restaurants and chefs in Orange County and Latino-owned wineries in Napa and Baja together in a celebration of culture. Proceeds from all the ticket sales went toward supporting the Orange County health services and programs that AltaMed spearheads in underserved communities. When I was Housing Manager for the City of Huntington Beach, I funded Alta Med through the City's CDBG program and am very knowledgable about the great services they provide especially in a country that still has an imperfect and expensive healthcare system. What was cool about this event was actually seeing, meeting and talking to the chefs/winemakers. These are the people who chose their path, who chose their own story. The passion from chefs such as Beto Ygei from 930 Sushi (excellent spicy yellowtail), Carlos Selgado of Taco Maria (wonderful scallop here), Gabbi Patrick (I think they did a scallop dish too), Rogelio Martinez of Casa Oaxaca (so excited was he about his sorbets and ice cream), and winemakers such as Alex, Oscar and Lola Llamas (best wines at event and great people too who invited us to hang out afterwards). This is the type of event that I love to attend and is only second to the San Jose Jazz Festival as favorite yelp events of this kind that I was lucky enough to get tickets from Yelp. Was disappointed in the Baja wines as there was little balance or flavor with those wines, and a lot of rustic smells and astrigent finishes. However given that when traveling the local wines always taste better when you are visiting their area (Cinque Terre was an example of this where the wines are fabulous only when you are outdoors on a patio with a great view eating a sublime pesto dish in Italy), I will visit Baja soon and visit the better wineries on their home turf ;-) Thanks again Yelp for this event! Sidney

I was a lucky winner of VIP tickets ($125 pp) to OC Meets Napa and Baja sponsored by AltaMed. I…read morewas worried about rain but it cleared up right before the event started which led to the vendors scrambling to set up their tents. It was warm and muggy but there was plenty of food and drink for all the guests to enjoy. There were plenty of Napa and Baja wine vendors pouring wine throughout the event along with restaurants from LA, OC, and Baja. Some of my favorite food vendors were Anepalco's Cafe, Taco Maria, Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen, and Deckman's en el Mogor. Wine was definitely plentiful as was the food. There was a wine wheel that you could spin for $20, which went to the Women in Action charity and in turn you won a wine bottle valued anywhere from $40 to $80. I won an $80 bottle of wine. It was pretty awesome. There were tables for all the guests to lounge and mingle at. The event was held at Mission San Juan Capistrano which I had never visited before. We were allowed to walk around the exhibits while the Mission was closed to the public. Pretty cool. Thanks to Yelp OC for the tickets. My +1 and I had a great time.

This was well worth it, and I would highly recommend it. Johnathan had great communication, the van…read morewas very clean, and he made it fun and easy for the whole family to enjoy. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. The best tour in SoCal!

We had Joseph as our driver to Temecula for a wine tour day and man, he was awesome! Let us pick…read moremusic and crushed it on the DJ front! This is my second tour with this company and we will be back again! Smooth driving = happy moms wine day!

I found Boat & Bottle when looking for a memorable experience to take my wife on for our first…read moreValentine's Day as a married couple, and I am very glad I did. Captain Sebastian was super friendly and a fantastic communicator, making sure we had all the information we needed to make it to the launch ramp on time (directions, parking, etc.). We got lucky and caught a SpaceX launch from the boat, which was surreal to see. We opted for the V-day package which included flowers, chocolates, and balloons and really added to the ambience. Overall it was a magical night, and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique date night.

I booked a boat and bottle for my sister's birthday. Captain Sebastian was kind, communicative, and…read morean all around amazing host! We will definitely be booking again!!

This is a bit of an overdue review, but I had such an amazing time horseback riding! I hadn't…read moreridden since I was about 5 years old, so I was definitely a little nervous going into it. I'm not sure it's exactly like riding a bike--but Karen made me feel completely at ease from the start. Kiwi, my horse, was incredibly patient and gentle with me. I swear she knew I needed a little extra TLC! It made the whole experience so enjoyable and stress-free. I even got to do a tiny bit of trotting, which was such a fun bonus. Overall, it was such a great experience, and I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to try horseback riding or get back into it!

Great horses, great guides. It is always a pleasure to do a…read morehorseback ride at Suzie Q Ranch. Lovely afternoon today January 19th of 2026. Will be back! I think this ranch is the best of the area. Thank you Suzie!

10/10 experience with Louis! We were running late and he accommodated without missing out on any…read moretime at the wineries. Fun nice and kind man also brought my friends jacket to her when she forgot it on the bus. Great easy company and even more amazing driver Louis!

Such a fun time! Booked the private party bus/wine tour for my friend's 21st birthday and we had so…read moremuch fun! Our groups ages ranged from 21-62 and everyone loved it. It was nice to visit wineries near us without having to worry about multiple Ubers or designated drivers. Would absolutely book again!

So this was part of my husband's surprise birthday Sunday, where he had no idea where we were going…read morestop after stop. This will stop number three and my thought is even if we never see a whale. It's always a pleasant way to spend a few hours out on the water.. Everyone on the boat was super professional and informative. We really appreciate Laura spitting facts at us and making sure we knew what was going on. At one point, I was standing in front of the boat and I was about to go sit back down, but Laura told me to stay because she knew we would see something soon and we saw a Fin whale, which we stopped for a while to watch come up and down and no matter what it's always magical. We ran into a bunch of dolphins and watching them chop and play as always fulfilling. There's no way you can go wrong with this excursion, especially with a discount. They seem to always be offering. They also give all the birthday people a drink cozy. Highly recommend a great way to spend a few hours..

There's something really special about seeing your child's imagination come to life…read more We spent the morning drawing whales and turtles... and then watched them appear in the ocean right in front of us Dana Wharf + Wyland art experience was beyond magical-- fin whale, loggerhead turtle, sunfish... all in one day. Mom core memory unlocked Highly, highly recommend. #corememories #danapoint #whalewatching

We booked a private winery tour with Uncorked & Toasted for our group of 10, and it was honestly…read moreperfect. We visited three amazing wineries, each with its own vibe, great wine, and super friendly staff. The day felt really well-organized but still relaxed, which made it easy to just enjoy ourselves. Lunch at Miramonte was a huge highlight--so good and exactly what we needed to keep us going. Plus, the bus was clean, comfortable, and spacious, and our driver was awesome--professional, easygoing, and made sure we were always on time without ever feeling rushed. The whole experience was seamless from start to finish. If you're looking to plan a fun, stress-free wine tour, I can't recommend Uncorked & Toasted enough. We all had such a great time and will definitely be booking with them again!

OUTSTANDING SERVICE…read more What a great experience! I booked a tour for me and my 10 family members for a Sunday afternoon getaway. The staff customer care was excellent. From the first call with the booking agent to the last goodbye with our driver, each member of the Uncorked & Toasted team made me and my family feel absolutely welcomed. If you are looking for a great group experience without the hassle of driving to each amazing winery in Temecula, then the folks at Uncorked are the way to go. I would definitely recommend them to my friends, family & co-workers.

We attended a 60th birthday party wine tour. Eddie was our host/driver! He was pleasant, helpful…read moreand welcomed us to have a great time. The van was fully decorated, and champagne served and music on. Our first stop Maurice Carie, Tasted wines, enjoyed a great live band, charcuterie, and a fabulous pastry,baked Brie. Eddie showed us the Barrel Room and shared some information about the barrels. Our next step was Lorimar winery, we enjoyed wine, live music, the outdoor patio was packed with people having a great time. The air was chilly, but they had heaters for comfort. They served a buffet meal which was quite delicious and generous! Our server at Lorimar made herself available for anything we needed. Eddie, our driver even fetched our sweaters when we needed them. This was event first class, fun, and no hassle. We all had a great time! The only challenge, which is typical at public events, long bathroom line for the women at Lorimar. This place was rockin' and with music and dancing!

Did this tour yesterday and when I tell you a time was HAD! Ray and his team were EVERYTHING!…read moreThe bus was decorated super cute. He had welcome champagne. Ray was Awesome. He made sure that we were taken care of at every stop. He took pictures and just made us feel special. I can't say enough about this tour. A must do and I will definitely be booking it again. Thank you Ray! You guys Rock!