Sip Your Way Through San Diego’s Wine Scene
California is known all around the world for its amazing wines and vineyards and San Diego offers some amazing opportunities to sip your way through our wine scene and see what all the fuss is about! If you’re looking to impress your favorite wine lover with a fun and romantic date idea this February, a San Diego wine tasting or tour at one (or several) of our unique San Diego vineyards is the perfect choice.
Choose Humphreys Half Moon Inn for a romantic getaway near all the best San Diego wineries. Enjoy waterfront suites and urban resort-style amenities for your San Diego wine getaway, and be close to all the wineries near San Diego that are (or should be) on your Bucket List. From amazing restaurants and wine bars with fabulous wine lists and delicious dinner menus to tours of unique San Diego vineyards and exciting excursions, you will love wine-tasting San Diego style during your stay here at Humphreys Half Moon Inn.
Wine and Dine in San Diego at the Best Wineries Near San Diego
Humphreys SoCAL Dining & Music (Onsite at Hotel)
Guests at Humphreys Half Moon Inn don’t even have to leave the property to wine and dine with fresh coastal flavors and breathtaking views at our waterfront restaurant and lounge. Choose from locally inspired dishes and an amazing wine selection for the perfect dinner, wine, and live music experience in San Diego.
The Wine Pub (0.5 Miles from Hotel)
This popular San Diego restaurant is just minutes from your room or suite here at Humphreys Half Moon Inn and offers a delicious food menu, along with over 60 new and old-world wines by the glass or bottle. Their handcrafted, artisan-style, food is available as small plates as well as full entrees, and they support local farmers and fishers for their menu options. Enjoy a great meal and spectacular wine flights for a fun wine-tasting experience San Diego visitors will enjoy.
Carruth Cellars (2.0 Miles from Hotel)
Located in Liberty Station, Carruth Cellars urban winery offers wine-tasting San Diego locals and visitors love to indulge in! Relax in the modern yet charming wine garden while drinking your favorite glass or bottle from wineries near San Diego. Their unique wine garden cheese shop menu offers plenty of choices for lunch or dinner and don’t forget happy hour every Monday through Thursday with 30% off your favorite beverages!
The Best Wine Tours of San Diego Vineyards
If you want to experience wine tasting San Diego style, there are a variety of San Diego wineries to try as well as wineries near San Diego to explore. Here are a few of our favorites!
Pali Wine Company (4.4 Miles from Hotel)
Located in San Diego in the Little Italy community, this family-owned winery highlights the diversity of the California wine-growing area. Specializing in Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, Pali Wine Company's goal is to craft world-class, critically acclaimed, site-specific wines. Enjoy a tasting flight while dining on a delicious small plates menu or take a customized guided tour to experience one of the most popular urban San Diego wineries.
Bernardo Winery (28.5 Miles from Hotel)
Established in 1889; Bernardo Winery is one of the most popular San Diego vineyards. It is also the oldest family-owned and operated winery in Southern California. They specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, and Zinfandel. Take a guided tour of the winery and old-world village in a tranquil setting with olive trees, gardens, and more. In addition to being the perfect place for wine tasting San Diegos finest, they also have Café Merlot, V’s Coffee Shoppe, and a variety of village shops.
Belle Marie Winery (39 Miles from Hotel)
This boutique winery near San Diego is located in Escondido and produces 30 different wines each year. The well-manicured grounds offer public tastings and tours and are perfectly situated on 3 acres surrounded by lush citrus groves, expansive lawns, and picnic tables to enjoy the sunny California weather. Guests will be in awe of the French-style chateau castle and will enjoy touring the unique Belle Marie Winery and all it has to offer.
Cordiano Winery (33.4 Miles from Hotel)
Situated in North County San Diego, Cordiano Winery is proud of its vineyard and the quality wines produced in the region. Enjoy wine tasting from their extensive wine list and delicious offerings from their Italian menu of baked breads, authentic pizzas, perfect pasta, scrumptious cannoli, and more. Take a tour of the grounds and find a new favorite wine during your visit to one of the best wineries near San Diego.
California Wine Tours (Miles from Hotel Varies)
From a chauffeured vineyard adventure and a winery train tour to an Old Towne Wine Walking Tour and Grape to Glass San Diego vineyards experience - San Diego Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tours has it all. This popular wine tour company will even pick you up from Humphreys Half Moon Inn, so there is no need to drive or book an Uber! Choose from a variety of wine-tasting San Diego tours to learn more about our unique wineries and vineyards in the area.
Wineries Near San Diego (Miles from Hotel Varies)
If you want to do a winery road trip, a tour to the wine areas of Temecula, Ramona, or even Valle de Guadalupe (if you have your passport handy) might be a great option for your San Diego winery tour adventure. GoGrape offers a variety of wine tours to different regions in the San Diego area and has raving reviews of their vineyard tours. Let’s Go Vino is a great choice if you’d like to explore Valle de Guadalupe. With over 180 wineries, the area offers a unique wine tour in one of the oldest wine-growing regions.
Are You Ready to Sip Your Way Through San Diego’s Wine Scene?
Book your suite at Humphreys Half Moon Inn to be right in the middle of San Diego’s wine scene. Our secluded waterfront resort-style hotel on Shelter Island has everything you need for the perfect escape. Start your San Diego wine adventure onsite at Humphreys SoCAL Dining & Music and have an amazing weekend learning about all the fabulous local wineries and vineyards around the San Diego area.
