Omg had a great tour with Gary! My husband scheduled the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my…read morebirthday. We spent the day and evening in Monterey and met Gary at a brewery. 4 stops- Bernardus winery Corral winery and last was the Barrel room for tasting with Plaza Linda for Mexican food for lunch. All of the wines were great and staff were friendly and welcoming . I think my favorite was Bernardus! The tour is wonderful and Gary is knowledgeable . We had a great day!

I scheduled me and my wife on the Carmel Valley Wine Trolley for my wife birthday. When I called to…read moreschedule the wine tour I spoke to Gary. Gary was the owner and the tour guide. Gary was very helpful and nice to schedule our wine tour. We drove up to Monterey and met Gary at Dust Bowl Brewery in Monterey. Gary is a vibrant tour guide. The drive up to Carmel Valley is breathtaking. Our first stop on the wine tour was bernardus winery. The second stop was corral winery and last was the barrel room. All three wineries were spectacular, great tasting wines and spectacular service. In between winery 2 and 3 we had lunch at plaza Linda Mexican restaurant. The wine tour was 5 hours of great wine, conversation and the atmosphere/vibe were great. Carmel valley is a place I will go back to try some more wineries. The tour is wonderful. If you have a chance to visit Monterey please put this on your list of places to visit.

A perfect day of wine tasting in Carmel Valley thanks to Matthew's recommendations…read more Matthew went out of his way to make sure our adventure was perfect. Not only did we enjoy the wines but Matthew also suggested many of his favorite (local) restaurants & bars throughout the Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove areas that will make the rest of our trip even better! We have already recommended Cane & Spur Wine Tours to three couples today and we look forward to touring with him when we return in the near future!

The experience that Cane and Spur provided was exceptional! To start off, the owner Matt was…read moreincredibly accommodating; he worked with me despite having a fully booked tours on the day I wanted to come. I ended up taking the Private Tesla tour and I have to tell you, that is the way to do it! Prior to the tour, they took my wine preferences to make a customized route of tasting rooms. Since we took the private tour, the Tesla arrived at our hotel to pick us up, which was incredibly convenient and saved us an Uber. Our tour guide Jake was absolutely fantastic. He was personable, knowledgeable on wine and so friendly! One by one we visited each tasting room, and each had a different vibe. There is nothing cookie cutter about this tour. We didn't feel ANY pressure to purchase bottles at any location either (even though we left with atleast one from each anyways). During our tastings, Jake booked us a dinner at a restaurant in Carmel, took our bags to and from the car and helped us navigate the rest of our trip in Monterey- it was like having a personal concierge the whole time. After we finished our tastings, we were taken to the beach where we got to watch the sun set and my goodness was it beautiful! To finish off the trip, we were dropped off at our dinner restaurant. I was WOWed from start to finish. I would 100% recommend this tour if you're in the area. Whether it's the private tour or the bus tour, you will not be disappointed!

Just tried to use our gift certificates. Called and spoke to the owner who was gracious and…read moreapologetic as he informed us the business had closed last year. We are bummed but understand and respect his kind response and explanation. Closed business

Doug is the owner/operator of this fun and informative tour. His knowledge and love for what he…read moredoes shines thru. This is a must do not just for old movie lovers but Doug really brings the area to life with his wealth of knowledge and history of the area me and my family would otherwise not know. The tour was approximately 3.5 hrs and it flew by!

GF loves her beer and wine! While strolling in Carmel we decided to stop in this place. I'm not…read moremuch of a wine drinker still learning. My GF decided to do a tasting and I usually just take a sip off her tasting. My pallet seems to like the more expensive wine. Not by choice I just like smooth alcohol. We must have tried over 10 different wine and Johnathan made it so enjoyable and even gave names to some wine. So 10 tasting later my GF walked out with a membership and 6 bottles of wine. My GF like the one Johnathan called Sean Connery so much! I purchased that for her as late birthday gift. Come all and try this place out and give Johnathan a holler! Nice tasting room knowledge guy and plenty of room.

Albatross winery One of the 19 wine tasting rooms in…read moredowntown Carmel had a nice vibe. Highlights: - Jonathan was fun and gave us great local recommendations - 3 different tastings to choose from or can get by the glass - Nice white open tasting space with a long bar and comfy stools and a few tables - Mostly Chardonnays and Pinots which are varietals we prefer but also few others as well - Zinfandel: was my fave got a splash of then bought a few bottles of Midlights: - Weren't blown away by any of the wines - Higher price point for what they are Lowlights - Need to get 3 bottles to cover 1 tasting and they comp the cheapest one

What we learned today from Gael on our "Carmel Walks" guided walking tour through secret pathways,…read morehidden courtyards, award-winning gardens and enchanting storybook cottages ~~ ALWAYS go off the beaten path instead of just sticking to the sidewalks! In downtown Carmel, LK and LEAP! Go for it when you're wondering what's beyond that courtyard, above or below that staircase, through that overgrown trellis or around that corner! Keep alert, look left and right and embrace that serendipitous beckon to delightful places you'd never expect! Such a charming and delightful two-hour walking tour!! Gael herself was a treasure and kept us entertained with her warm and witty dialogue! SO worth your time and $$!! (Wear your most comfy and stable shoes!)

Our tour guide, Gael, was simply amazing! She is so knowledgeable about the Carmel area, and makes…read morethe tour fun and interesting. We enjoyed that our tour was led by a local that really loves the area, and hopes that you will too! Gael is super funny, and extremely kind, answering all of our questions with passion. Our tour was two hours, but we would have loved hanging with Gael all day!!

By far a must do while in Carmel! The wine walk is such a good deal! My bf and I purchased one wine…read morewalk passport and shared it throughout the night. It is $65 for 9 tasting passes. You can share the passport among friends and don't have to use them all in one day. You have 15 participating tasting rooms to choose from, all were really welcoming to us. I did have some trouble locating it because it seems the info on their website is outdated. You have to go to the visitor center located in the Carmel Plaza shopping center. I've uploaded a few photos to help you locate. All in all great experience! Highly recommend.

We stumbled upon this recently when visiting Carmel by the Sea. Carmel now has very interesting…read morequality wine tasting rooms that are popping up around the downtown. My wife and I were very impressed. We have been coming to Carmel for years and it had become a bit ho-hum. But these tasting rooms are bringing in an all new audience of travelers starting up in Napa and wine tasting all along the California coast. We met people from all over the world and all ages. Groups of stylish young women, rather than shopping for t shirts were wine tasting. Many of the tasting rooms offer some small food or cheese plates. Some only offer wines available at their tasting room or in local restaurants. The service and hospitality were excellent. We highly recommend it as a way to enjoy your next trip to the area.

Visiting a new town that is known for its different side streets and courtyards?…read more Carmel Visitor Information office is your first stop. Extremely friendly staff who quickly was able to assist us with all the useful information and maps

I just had to write about this little office in the Town Center Mall because they helped out with…read moremy travels when I needed it. They were there for me. They are the nicest people for this job; all smiles and welcoming. I needed schedules and had lots of questions that they patiently ANSWERED and helped with a few other details, called for a cab for me to make it to the airport because I lost my phone. There is a nice little selection of souvenirs and those fancy glossy magazines. They couldn't have done anymore for me. By the way, the cab came just as fast as an Uber and the cost was the same. If you need help with your travels in and around Carmel, this is the place that is there for you.

This is the best wine tour through Monterey & Salinas valley that you will find! It had a great…read morevibe, amazing decor in the bus & always has exceptional vineyards & tastings in the lineup. Amanda was timely, fun and provided yummy bites for all! You will not be disappointed! Try the Groovy Grape Escape. It's a day you won't forget!

Celebrated our friend's 50th birthday in Carmel & after researching several options for wine tours…read moreof Carmel Valley - Monterey area I reached out to Amanda at the Groovy Grape Escape. Amanda was wonderful! We had already decided to have a 70s themed day & the Groovy Grape Escape bus was the perfect transportation option! Not only is it a groovy ride, Amanda was prompt to respond to my emails to schedule the winery tours, and was helpful & just a pleasure to work with! So accommodating & just a great person to plan the event with! It was perfect! Stephanie (the birthday girl) actually cried when she stepped on the bus because she was so surprised by the cool decor! Comfortable ride! Good tour! Just a fabulous way to see the sights! We really enjoyed our day & Amanda was a pleasure to hang out with & guide our tour! Highly recommend!