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Small Towns and Big Wines on Highway 1
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Raise a glass to paradise. These 5 California coastal wine villages are too incredible to miss! Savor big wines with small-town charm this September Wine Month on Highway 1. This iconic California scenic route is one of a kind, delivering top wines and ocean views in one jaw-dropping destination.
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San Simeon: History Meets Coastal Beauty
San Simeon, California, United States
Experience award-winning wines, unbeatable ocean views and famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon, a top Highway 1 destination. Folks from around the world flock to San Simeon to tour Hearst Castle’s unrivaled collection of historic art, lavish pools and impressive architecture. But did you know San Simeon is also regarded as one of the most stunning coastal wine communities in California?
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Cambria: Toast to Tranquility and Moonstones
Cambria, California, United States
Discover Cambria’s enchanting mix of wine, art and beach culture when you hit Highway 1 in search of the best coastal wine tasting rooms. Known for Moonstone Beach, where shimmering moonstones dot the sand, this hidden wine tasting oasis offers incredible epicurean experiences alongside art galleries and famous olallieberry pie.
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Harmony: California's Tiniest Town with Big Character
Harmony, California, United States
A quaint storybook town miniaturized on the California Coast, Harmony is a hidden Highway 1 destination with big, bold wine offerings. Don’t blink as you pass through Highway 1 from Cambria to Cayucos—you might miss the famous sign for Harmony, CA (population 18, if you count the cows).
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Avila Beach Wine Trail: A Coastal Wine Adventure
Avila Beach, California, United States
If the idea of wine tasting amid hot springs and a white sands has you jumping in the driver’s seat: stay tuned! Avila Beach’s wine trail is full of natural wonders. Meandering through apple orchards and coastal vineyards, hit the pier and experience a forest-to-sea excursion with plenty of delightful surprises in store.
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Edna Valley: Cool Climate Wines and Vines
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Cruise through iconic Edna Valley on the California coast and experience the closest thing to entering a real life “Wish You Were Here” postcard. Flanked by gently undulating hills and expansive vineyards, this exceptionally scenic coastal wine trail showcases the best of SLO Coast wines’ cool climate varietals, including world-famous chardonnay and pinot noir sure to impress even the most well-traveled wine enthusiasts.
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More to Explore
Paso Robles, California, United States
With legendary wines that buck the status quo, nearby Paso Robles combines cowboy grit with wine country grace. Home to more than 250 wine-tasting rooms, find diverse wine experiences tucked along dusty, oak-studded backroads and rolling green hills. Sample iconic reds, including robust Rhone and Bordeaux style wines, all with a side of famous Paso Robles hospitality.