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Raise a Glass to Santa Cruz County Wine
The wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation region rank among the best in the country. In fact, the Santa Cruz Mountains is one of the oldest wine growing regions in the United States. The area boasts over 70 boutique, familyowned wineries. The tasting experience is unique in local wineries as well. Oftentimes, wine makers are in the tasting room with visitors, allowing for a more personal wine tasting experience. An idyllic region in mid-county, the Corralitos Wine Trail features a handful of family-owned wineries in a rural setting, all within close proximity to one another. One favorite is Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery, with an array of estate-grown options to choose from. Storrs Winery’s new tasting room is the latest addition to the family of wineries along this peaceful wine route. And on the west side of Santa Cruz, a spirited courtyard is home to a number of tasting rooms that make up Surf City Vintners, including Sones Cellars, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards and more. Nearby, Storrs Winery features delicious chardonnay, grenache and other selections. In Bonny Doon, a charming cabin houses the Beauregard Winery tasting room and Lost Weekend Wine Lounge. In the Santa Cruz Mountains, world-class wines and exhilarating views can be found all within close proximity to one another, including Burrell School Winery, Loma Prieta, Poetic Cellars and others. One of the oldest family-run wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Bargetto Winery in Soquel has been producing hand-crafted wine for nearly a century, including delicious Santa Cruz Mountain varietals. Set along Soquel Creek, Bargetto boasts an indoor tasting room and outdoor patio setting. Up the road is Hunter Hill Vineyard and Winery. An array of local restaurants offer wine and food pairings. Stop by Capitola’s historic Shadowbrook restaurant during Winemaker Wednesdays from October through April. Sample wine, meet the winemaker, and choose from specially priced bottles. Soif Wine Bar and Restaurant in Downtown Santa Cruz features sumptuous wines in a hip, urban setting paired with seasonal, organic fare. Soif’s wine list includes options from renown and emerging wine growing regions around the world. At Sanderlings restaurant at the Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, Wednesday evenings include local wines, tapas and live music. Vino Prima Wine Bar on the Santa Cruz Wharf offers spectacular views of the Monterey Bay served alongside California boutique wines to savor by the glass or just to taste. If you’re in the mood to celebrate, the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival in August displays the work of local artists accompanied by music and children’s activities. In September, the Capitola Art & Wine Festival provides live entertainment and wine tasting near the beach. Whether your love of wine takes you to a picturesque tasting room or a modern downtown bistro, Santa Cruz County is the perfect destination for oenophiles everywhere. For a complete list of wineries, see page 71. Cheers!

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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Whale Watching and More
Find Your Perfect Beach
Play Around in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County Has Taste
2013 Events Calendar
Maps
Raise a Glass to County Wine
Monterey Bay
Capitola and Soquel
Live Creatively
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
From the Mountains to the Sea
Pleasure Point
Make a Play Date
Aptos
Davenport
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
Free Things To Do
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Play Around in Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Santa Cruz County Has Taste
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - 2013 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Raise a Glass to County Wine
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Live Creatively
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Aptos
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Davenport
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Watsonville and Pajaro Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Restaurant Guide
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2013 - Lodging Guide
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