As summer starts to wind down, we think groups deserve to wine-d down with it! Check out our top 4 places to chillax, enjoy a glass of vino, and maybe host your next event!

Regale Winery and Vineyards – Enjoy your tasting outside at their granite tasting bar surrounded by gardens and views of the vineyards and Santa Cruz Mountains. Inspired by Italian architecture and landscapes, the estate comes with a number of venue and add-on options. Regale will work with you to create a customized event that is both unforgettable, picturesque and meets your needs.

The Painted Cork – This comfortable, fun, and hip art studio comes with an exciting social flair! Guests get their creative juices flowing as a professional art instructor guides them through a 2 to 3 hour acrylic painting class while they enjoy their favorite wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage and snacks. All art supplies are provided and there is no experience necessary. Pick the painting and they’ll do the rest! Extra studio time is available for meetings and presentations.

The Hollins House – The Hollins House is an elegant, historic property nestled on one of the nation’s top-rated golf courses with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz coastline. Cozy up in their Tap Room and enjoy California inspired cuisine that uses ingredients grown in the nearby garden, and fresh goods from the abundant local farmers markets. Their seasonal menus are complimented by an international wine list, offering over 70 selections, including several boutique producers from the Santa Cruz Mountains!

Ideal Bar & Grille – Ideal Bar & Grille is an ocean front restaurant right in the heart of Santa Cruz! With indoor and outdoor options and views of Main Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Municipal Wharf, Ideal Bar & Grill’s setting is the perfect place to chill out and sip local wines or host your next event!