Why California Wine Month is a Must-Visit: Exclusive Deals and Experiences

September ushers in California Wine Month, a month-long celebration honoring the state's nearly 11,000 wine growers and winemakers. Enjoy vineyard hikes, cellar tours, tastings, and festivals like Vino-Palooza. With the grape harvest underway, summer crowds gone, and exclusive deals ripe for the taking, it's prime time to explore California's premier wine regions.

Travelzoo members get access to some of the best offers. Here's a region-by-region guide, simplified into three key areas for easy planning.

Southern California: Temecula

Temecula's rolling estates and quaint inns evoke old-world charm, just an hour from Los Angeles. Discover these eight Wine Month highlights:

• $169: The Inn at Europa Village, with gourmet breakfast & wine ($100 off)
• $269: 2 Nights at the Inn at Churon Winery, with mimosa breakfast (48% off)
• $25: Tasting & Tour at Danza del Sol Winery (55% off)
• $39: Lunch for 2 with drinks at Temecula Winery (45% off)
• $169: 4-Hour Chauffeured Temecula Winery Tour for 2 (45% off)
• $19: Tasting for 2 in SoCal’s Only Underground Wine Cave (50% off)
• $169: Temecula Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly (30% off)
• $49: Horseback Riding through Temecula Wine Country (40% off)

Central California: Santa Barbara to Monterey

The Central Coast boasts world-class wines and breathtaking drives. Opt for a designated driver and savor these five experiences:

• $29: Santa Barbara 2018 Wine Passport for 2 (50% off)
• Solvang’s Hotel Corque in Santa Barbara Wine Country
• $199: The 4-Star Avila La Fonda near San Luis Obispo, with tastings & chocolate (60% off)
• $169: Cambria Pines Lodge with meals & wine (35% off)
• $109: The Oceanfront Monterey Tides, with $25 credit daily (65% off)

Northern California: Sonoma & Napa

Sonoma and Napa host California's oldest and most iconic wineries. Exclusive Travelzoo deals include:

• $199: Brand New Hotel Trio Healdsburg in Sonoma Valley, with breakfast (35% off)
• $109-$159: Hotel Indigo in Napa Valley (65% off)
• The Historic 4-Star Napa River Inn with $50 in extras
• Harvest Card Wine Tasting for 2 in Napa & Sonoma (75% off)
• $35: Tastings at Sapphire Hill Winery in Healdsburg (50% off)
• $99 & up: Napa & Sonoma Day Trips from San Francisco with wine tastings
• $25: Limited Edition Wine Tasting with food pairing at Healdsburg’s Williamson Wines (50% off)
• $49: Guided History Kayak Tour for 2 down Napa River (45% off)

Wherever you go, raise a glass to an unforgettable wine country escape!