Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California’s finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods samples and lively music. Discover new wines at every Festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and music – at the biggest wine festival under the sun!
SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING
NEW VENUE - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort Plaza Del Sol
633 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 6:30-9pm
This romantic evening of rare wine tasting begins with a champagne reception under the stars at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort breathtaking Plaza del Sol. Extremely limited reserve level wines are matched with gourmet appetizers from top local chefs, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oils and more while live music keeps things super cool
BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL
Chase Palm Park Oceanside
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 1-4pm (VIPs 12pm)
This is CWF’s signature wine event. Thousands of wine lovers pour into Santa Barbara’s sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food, and music. Wine oenophiles will find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Taste artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses where wine and food are king and queen.