Oceanside, CA, more commonly known for its craft beers, has a new attraction in town. Visitors can now experience an expanded wine scene from the land, sea, or sky. From stylish new tasting rooms to helicopter wine tours, Oceanside offers plenty of unique experiences for all wine lovers. In fact, there are multiple different Oceanside California wine tastings.
Explore the fun new wine scene on a cruise, helicopter or in local bars and tasting rooms with the Oceanside California wine tastings.
Oceanside is located in the northernmost city in San Diego County. Visitors can expect year-round perfect weather, as well as easy access to all of Southern California’s attractions. Oceanside has been making some big changes by growing and increasing its wine scene. Wine lovers can enjoy sipping on local and award-winning wine in many unique and adventurous ways.
Wine Cruise
Located at the Oceanside Harbor, guests can board the elegant and extravagant Oceanside Adventures Catamaran for a 90-minute sunset cruise. The cruise features a scenic exploration of Oceanside’s coastal waters. There is a selection of appetizers, including a delicious charcuterie board, and three tastes of wine from Oceanside. Cruises take place on the first Saturday of each month from 5 pm – 6:30 pm for $39 per person. If you are a Beach House Wine Club Member you save $4.
Helicopter Tour
Waverider Helicopter Tours is Oceanside’s first helicopter air tour attraction. Guests will experience an exciting and unforgettable experience as they take a quick scenic flight along Oceanside’s coastline. Then, you will head inland to Temecula Wine Country. As guests land at Temecula’s Thornton Winery they will receive complimentary champagne. They will then enjoy a 2-hour lunch and wine tasting before heading back to Oceanside. This exhilarating experience is $599 for two people with lunch and wine tasting sold separately.
Downtown Oceanside
If you wish to stay on land you will find tons of entertaining local bars, tasting rooms and restaurants in Downtown Oceanside. Visitors can experience amazing food and wine in this classic beach community. Recently opened this summer, Coomber Craft Wine has a 3,500 square foot winery, tasting room, and back patio. Featuring 16 varietals, guests can order sample flights or glasses of wine and enjoy a scrumptious charcuterie board. The company features family pets on every label and donates 5% of wine sales to various animal charities.
Located just down the block from Coomber Craft Wine you will find Orfila Vineyard and Winery’s new tasting room. There are 22 varietals all from local San Diego wineries. Guests can choose from a variety of wine. Options range from white, red, rose, sparkling or dessert vintages by the glass or flight. If you are feeling hungry you can explore the food menu created by executive chef Luke Morganstern. Each item on the menu is created to complement the wines, with suggested pairings for each dish.
For more information about wine tasting in Oceanside, visit Oceanside’s website.
