We had a lovely time at this spot. Good wine!…read more Friendly service- the gentleman there was so personable and helpful. Bathroom - single person bathroom in the back~ Decent parking in front and street parking around.

Cute winery and outdoor garden, nice staff, but terrible wines. $20 for 5 wines. None of us liked…read moreany of the wines. A couple tasted like they had already gone bad so we poured those out and we hardly ever waste alcohol. Outside food is allowed. Walked in on a Saturday afternoon and it was not busy at all

Most of the wine has a Santa Cruz Mountains flavor profile; I am not so fond of that style. But…read morethree items stand out: - Raspberry mead: sweet and complex. Sparkly backbone. - Sierra foothills port. Very complex. - 2023 old vine Zinfandel from Lodi: very savory.

Really lovely experience at Bargetto Winery. The outdoor area is dog friendly, so we enjoyed our…read morewine on the patio looking over the redwoods with our pup. Great energy, peaceful and serene. Would for sure return!

Great landscaping that is hummingbird friendly. No picnics allowed. They have lighter bodied wines…read morewith a heavy acid/citrus note. My favorite wine was the 2022 Cabernet Franc from pleasant valley.

Amazing service and people!!! We came here for my bachelorette and they were so nice and the winery…read moreis BEAUTIFUL!!!! The wine was fantastic and we had an amazing time thanks to the amazing people who run this place! The best part of our trip and I would highly recommend going here!!!

I visited Armida Winery when they were open and had a very pleasant experience. The tasting room…read morehad a cozy local feel, and the atmosphere was calm and welcoming. The wine selection was interesting, and the staff made the tasting feel relaxed instead of rushed. I liked that the place felt personal and not too commercial. It was a nice stop in Capitola, especially for a quiet wine tasting with good service and a comfortable setting.

The gals here were knowledgeable and very nice! Left with two bottles of wine to enjoy on our…read moreAirbnb patio. Met some really friendly people at the bar as well tasting wine.

I've been here twice for our "dating anniversary" One was when my boyfriend and I were both…read moreunderage and young and the other one was she we were older. We were treated the same both times. Glad to see that both adults and so called "kids" are treated thw same no matter what :) Vibe 10/10: It's so pretty!!! The first time I learned about this place, I wanted to go for the pictures. There's a little trolley that you can ride down to the front of the door, or you can walk the stairs. It's somewhat hidden, so it feels so... I don't know how to explain it. The restaurant is below where the parking lot it. I honestly can go on and on about the vibes of this place. The lighting is warm, so many plants too!! Service 10/10: As someone who has worked in the food industry, you always have a line that you say to every single customer. My boyfriend and I joked about jow the server was going down every new table saying the same thing. It was definitely a treat to hear. After the servers gets to know us, I notice that they definitely starts talking on a more personal level. My boyfriend is also on his little "wine craze" so he asked the server to recommend something. He loved what was recommended. Food 9/10: Personally for me, the food wasn't something to go crazy for. It's definitely more of a place where you can talk to each other and sit for dates. Food was still so good though! I can eat that damn mashed potatoes forever though!

Shadowbrook was absolutely amazing! From the moment we arrived, the whole experience felt special…read more The beautiful setting, lush gardens, charming cable-car ride down to the restaurant, and gorgeous creekside atmosphere make this place so unique. It honestly feels like you've stepped into a little hidden fairytale. The ambiance was romantic, cozy and elegant, and the food was delicious. The service was wonderful as well friendly, attentive and made the evening even more enjoyable. What I loved most is that Shadowbrook isn't just somewhere you go for dinner it's an entire experience. Perfect for a date night, birthday, anniversary or simply a special evening in Capitola. We had such a memorable time and would absolutely come back again. Highly recommend!

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with our pup. The patio is cute and spacious, and we were…read moregreeted with a splash of Riesling (which was great!). The service was excellent and so was the wine. We would definitely come back here next time we're in town.

We did a tasting at Big basin wine bar in Santa Cruz on Saturday afternoon. It was a very laid back…read moreand chill atmosphere. There were several tables filled and most people were eating food as well as drinking wine. I enjoyed every wine I sampled and because of that, I really want to visit the winery property. I definitely will return here. Great location and the food looked good, too.

Lovely little spot that's finally open on more regular hours. Stop by on a Friday or Saturday…read moreafternoon for pleasant wine and ocean views. I think reservations are required these days, but they're very easy to do online. The seating is in a nice outdoor area in the redwoods overlooking the ocean. A great setting and all of the wines we tried were good as well. Grapes aren't grown on site but are mostly sourced locally which is cool. We enjoyed everything so we were happy to purchase a few bottles. To sweeten the pot they apply your tasting fee to bottle purchase. It's really a no brainier to leave with a wine or two. They're priced pretty reasonably and it's nice supporting a local wine maker.

The scenery is stellar and the lady helping us was nice. Just got a weird feeling when the the…read moresupposed "guy that makes the wines" visits with every party there except for ours. Made us feel a little unwelcome. Then towards then end I'm not sure if we've been spoiled by every other vineyard but she didn't ask if we wanted to re visit any of the wines we tried. Was only asked if we would like to purchase any bottles. We asked if we could try a wine that wasn't on the flight and unfortunately they didn't have an open one. No worries but still wasn't offered anything else. Was a very relaxing experience would maybe come back it's just minor details. Overall had a fine time. To sum it up quickly the wine overall was I'd say a 7.5 out of 10. Some good, others were a bit mute but not bad.

MJA Vineyards Wine and Tasting Room....I love you! I always…read morehave a wonderful time when I stop by, and I am always treated like family; Marin's energy and generous Aloha spirit make customers feel welcome. There are all kinds of varietals--seriously, there are so many to try! Plus, it is easy to leave having made new friendships. I also love being part of the wine club and the perks, and I have been a member for about ten years. The wine club member parties and movie nights are a great time. There is a wine for everyone. The Cabernets age very well. I just opened a 2013 Cab this week ("Still Horny" ????) that was awesome.

Stopped here for a wine tasting and had a nice experience. The tasting was $25 and focused mostly…read moreon whites. We tried Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, two different Sauvignon Blancs, and a Red Zinfandel. The wines were good and the staff provided great service throughout the tasting. The setting is relaxed and perfect if you're looking for a casual place to enjoy some wine while in Santa Cruz.

We stopped in to Aptos Vineyards tasting room on a Thursday afternoon. What a beautiful little…read moretasting area! Everything about it was lovely. We started as the only two people in the tasting room, but very shortly the entire room was full of all kinds of return customers, mostly wine club members. We sampled their beautiful wines, which were quite good, and enjoyed them. There was no pressure to purchase wine, the tasting room server was as pleasant and knowledgeable as she possibly could have been. She was swamped with people, and someone did come to help her. I loved the location of this tasting room and even though it was small it was nicely appointed and felt akin to someone's living room. I would recommend stopping at Aptos vineyards tasting room next time you are in Aptos!

The wine is excellent. If you can put up with the staff. Rude and pretentious…read more I went in today to purchase my favorite wines as a gift. Not only did the male employee fail to make eye contact or greet me. The female employee made a comment about how "wow - you are really making me do my steps today...". The place is very small. I dropped $200.00 and was never offered a sample. The atmosphere was pretentious and unwelcoming. I highly recommend the wine - but know that if you go - you want to get in and out get out.

Excellent beer/Ale, cool vibe, Every time we come to Capitola I stop in for an ale - or two if we…read moreare spending the night in town. They have some quite tasty offerings. The slushies come and go - there was some sort of issue with the city and licensing last year, but I think that has all been resolved. That said, I have never ordered one - I go for the beer and ale.

This past weekend, we visited Capitola and found this cool place. Friendly bartender. Loved the…read moreEnglish-style vibes and of course the beer. I ordered a margarita slushie and it was good. My boyfriend ordered beer and it was smooth to drink. It tasted like vanilla ice cream. The decor and place itself is so cool. Love the mug collection! Definitely will be back!