The Santa Cruz Mountains have been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards for “Best North American Wine Region!” From now until Monday, August 12, 2019, wine enthusiasts (and novices) can cast their vote to put the Santa Cruz wine region at the top of the 10 Best list! But don’t stop at a one time vote – you can vote once a day throughout the contest!
Need a few reasons to vote the Santa Cruz Mountains #1? Explore some of the best wineries, tasting rooms, and estate vineyards in the county that need to be on your radar.

Love wine and your dog? Treat yourself – and your pooch – to a taste of the good life at these dog-friendly tasting rooms.

For more information on Santa Cruz County wine, visit our Wineries and Tasting Rooms page and watch our Grapes to Glass video all about our unique wine region.
Updated December 2020