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Hearst Ranch Winery

4.2 (393 reviews)
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Diana C.

We wandered in here after our trip to Hearst Castle. Without a reservation the nice hostess was able to get us in pretty quickly. The tasting fee is a little high for this area, but it is waived if you buy two bottles of wine per person. They have food available to order. We had the sliders and they were really good! The food guy was super nice. The outdoor seating areas overlook the beach. It's a beautiful setting. We even witnessed a proposal on the beach. Items for sale inside are overpriced. So is the little shop across the street. I heard their sandwiches are great though.

there's the castle
Judy B.

What a beautiful place! All the staff so nice and knowledgeable. We sat at a great table right above the water. The umbrella was perfect. We ate a sandwich that we ordered from Sebastian's across the street. Not very crowded and we weren't hurried. Did some bird watching. Oh and tasted some excellent red wines.

October 11, 2025 - Wine tasting with lunch.
Michele O.

October 11, 2025 - San Simeon, CA We made same-day reservations and lucked out with an early time slot (11:30). Beforehand, we received a helpful text message letting us know that, due to high winds, umbrellas wouldn't be open and to bring hats or sun protection--much appreciated! Our confirmation email mentioned we could order food to enjoy with our wine tasting. We selected the Seaside@HRW Tasting Room option and placed our online order so it would be ready shortly after our arrival. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the staff. We began our tasting in the indoor tasting room with the 2024 Three Sisters White Cuvée (delicious!) before being led to our outdoor table. The views at Hearst Ranch Winery are breathtaking--an expansive ocean view that was absolutely stunning. As luck would have it, the wind had died down, making it a perfect afternoon for a seaside lunch and wine tasting. We enjoyed the "Legacy Tasting." As wine club members, our tasting was complimentary. The flight included the 2022 GSM, 2022 Saunders Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Lone Tree Cabernet Franc, and 2022 Pancho Petit Verdot. Our wine server, Teresa, was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about each wine. We had a wonderful tasting experience overall. Tip: Make a reservation before you go! As we were leaving, I overheard the hostess tell a caller that they were fully booked for the day.

Across the street is Sebastian's. You can take your food over there to the winery.
Suzette M.

The atmosphere is really high end. Very fancy and perfect for parties and receptions. The servers were super nice and very personable. A few friends had salmon cakes and burgers and loved them. The rest of us brought our food over from Sebastian's. I highly recommend this for special occasions.

Sitting area for relaxing
Mario U.

On a recent getaway trip, I visited the Hearst Ranch Winery and I had a wonderful experience. The weather was sunny and pleasant, the ocean views were fantastic and the service was excellent. Our group bought food on the property and my meatloaf sandwich was delicious, with generous portions. The wines I sampled were all very nice and I bought two bottles. Our server was knowledgeable and engaging. I highly recommend a visit to enjoy the beautiful scenery, good food and excellent wines. The picnic area is mostly shaded with lovely trees and is a perfect escape to relax, feel a fresh breeze, laugh with someone or friends and savor the moment.

Inside entrance
Jessica C.

Great beach front winery Ambience: very modern styling. Indoor bar and seating. Outdoor tables and seating over looking the beach. The building looks like an old barn. Service: The hostess at the entrance was excellent. We did a walk in as I had trouble booking online. We waited 30 minutes on a weekday. The lady serving us was nice, but seemed to chat more with the club members and was a bit slow on the pouring. Drinks: the wine was excellent, Pros: - They allowed our children to bring in their sandwiches that we bought at the little store on site. - Beach front - Clean bathrooms - Lots of room to roam around Cons: - slow servings - Cold outside - recommend bringing a blanket as we did or that they have loaner blankets or heaters - would be nice to have a beach access spot - Pricey tasting few or you need to buy 2 bottles that range in the $30's All in all nice location they did have a power outage but still able to pay.

Beautiful plants trees and wildlife
Beverly W.

Peaceful scenic winery on the beach in San Simeon. This newly renovated winery has great beachy vibes and is a must visit on the central coast. Their unique wines are some of our favorites . We love the Chardonnays especially the proprietor blend with a touch of oak finish. The pinots are amazing along with the GSM blends you can enjoy with the tasty food from Sebastions across the street

Heather W.

The first time I visited the winery, it was stunning with the views. I had a great experience. I went last year and they were remodeling, so it wasn't what I wanted to do. I thoroughly enjoy the outside, so I decided to wait til the remodel was done. Fast forward to this year.... I had just been to Hearst Castle and had an amazing time and wanted to keep that going. I came to the winery and was so turned off. It looks nice inside. I do however miss the gift shop they used to have. I do like the new fire place and wine bar they set up. But when I come to a place as beautiful as this, I want to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine with the incredible views this place offers. I walked in and they told me I couldn't sit outside because of the wind but I could go outside and look around. They also told me no that I couldn't have just one glass of wine I had to pay for a flight. I do enjoy flights, but just wasn't in the mood for one today, as I like the sweeter wines and mostly white wines. Most of the wines on the flight were red. I don't want to pay for a flight that I won't enjoy. I also find it funny that Mr. Hearst, I learned in the tour, was super fond of sweets and sweeter wine yet they don't offer any sweet wine. I just find that so odd. He liked his See's candy and sweet wines and praised people that brought him his sweets. I was told I could go outside and visit the beautiful outside, so I did. They had told me that I couldn't have the wine outside because of falling debris yet they let me go out there and walk. And then when I was out there, there was a woman sitting outside with her wine and only one glass. So two things they told me I could not do .....someone else was doing. I was just so turned off that we left. I miss the old winery and being able to just buy one glass. It's so crazy to me that they are turning away people wanting to spend money. I went in thinking I'll get one glass of wine to enjoy there and if I find one I like, a bottle or two to go. Instead, I walked out angry and disappointed.

Nanci A.

Perfect little spot to have a nice sandwich after a tour of the castle. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather, and a couple of dining guests, and bought a bottle of wine to take home.

We ordered the shoestring fries
Eric F.

We were in the area this past Sunday and decided to stop by Sebastian's. Once inside, we were greeted promptly and told information about the shop, the food offerings, and Hearst Ranch Winery across the way. We didn't notice the winery before and decided to check it out after browsing the store. Upon entering the winery, we were greeted promptly. Place has a rustic vibe and had views of the ocean. Place was fairly busy We took seats at the wine counter and were told about the tasting experiences and food offerings. We opted to share a tasting. Food ordering was separate and later a person took our order. We ordered the fries but requested them extra crispy. Wines were pleasurable and staff was very friendly and informative. The food came out timely and was at the right temperature but were not extra crispy. Many of the fries were limp. I like this place and would return when in the area.

This is the entrance to the winery, although you wouldn't know that. It's not very welcoming.

When we drove up to the winery, it was not very welcoming. We actually went to a little market first, and then realized we missed the entrance to the winery. We parked and walked up the steps into the front door and were met by a very friendly receptionist/hostess. Tasting options were explained and we were seated outside in a beautiful courtyard under trees with an ocean front view. Our sommelier, Christina , was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The wines were very diverse and enjoyable. Food offerings were abundant and delicious. Our server and chef was Armida, who was gregarious, good natured, and talented. We had coconut shrimp, shoestring french fries and then she brought us bacon wrapped, jalapeño, apricot glazed, jumbo shrimp -- gratis! Everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. We will definitely be back.

The view from our table
Michelle B.

Beautiful seaside winery! Reminds my husband and I of Gaia Winery in Santorini! We both loved the Chardonnay and the Cabernet sauvignon. Excellent service by the young lady who greeted us and the also host! Our sommelier, Renee was awesome! She took very good care of us. Despite some mixed up with our sommelier, Renee did an excellent job! Very relaxing ambiance! Even our dog enjoyed her nap while my husband and I were enjoying our wine and lunch!

Adela R.

Absolutely amazing views, this location alone is worth a visit. Right on the water, you get to relax with some wine and they also allow you to bring in food from the market across the street (we did get sandwiches there and they were fantastic!). Both my partner and I had a flight here and thought the wine was good but not the best I've ever had. I did walk away with two bottles and I'd recommend it for the overall experience.

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This was the most unique wine tasting experience we've ever had. We enjoyed the wine selection and the water view in San Simeon.

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Conveniently located near the Hearst Castle but does not service food on weekdays!! The shop across the way does but they close at 3PM.

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Is this winery kid friendly?

Yea

Are dogs welcome?

Not in the tasting room. There's lots of merchandise on display.

Can you walk between the winery and the visitors center. And if so how long?

google maps! 1.2 miles between them

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