I may have romanticized this festival in my head. I imagined buying a strawberry balloon from a…read morestrawberry mascot... grabbing a strawberry infused lunch from a trendy and innovative food truck... eating a homemade (organic and fresh) strawberry shortcake dessert... Ok, I definitely romanticized it. We walked down a street with standard fair-food options (corn dogs, funnel cake, towering fried foods) before deciding to skip out on lunch. I caved and got the kids a snow cone. I didn't want to pump them full of Red 40, but I was committed to the theme and ordered strawberry syrup. They loved it. I passed several shortcake options but the cake portion was the yellow store-bought circle kind and the strawberries were more of a goop. I found a homemade strawberry shortcake from an adorable little downtown store and it was okay. Not bad, not impressive. It was $7 and I ate about $4.25 of it. The area set aside for families and younger kids was a hit with my 2 and 4 year olds. The green tractor racers was a huge hit and the turns were impressively long. It's a busy festival with lots of people but they have set up many side areas/venues so the crowds are dispersed (to take full advantage of his festival download a map and plan out the music or acts you want to see) Beside my disappointment in the level of strawberriness, it was a solid family outing and the weather was perfect. If you don't have other epic plans, I can't think of a good reason NOT to go.

Signed up for the Strawberry Stampede 10k to kick off our first time visiting the Annual Strawberry…read morefestival. Other than the race, I can't believe how big of a dissapointment it was. The festival was more of a small-scale alternative to the mid-state fair including the same fair vendors, fair food, cheap craft booths with clothing and jewelry from national brands and a few from Fresno. The festival closed down about 4 blocks of streets for vendors, entertainment, and a couple for rides and bounce houses/games. There were a few booths from the same company that offered strawberry lemonade, strawberries with whip cream, and strawberries with angelfood cake. There was another booth that had cheesecake on a stick with strawberries. It seriously the strawberries to non-local gimmicky booths was about 25:1. At least there were a few local vendors offering BBQ sandwiches, but event burrito and Greek vendors were from out of town. Here's how you can make it better: get local restaurants to commit to participating and making an amazing strawberry dish! Ex: strawberry glazed meats, strawberry vinegarette, strawberry pie, strawberry sangria, sooo many options! If you could have closer to a 5:1 ratio of random vendors tobstrawberry vendors and get more local input this event could be amazing. Alternative option: don't call it the strawberry festival.. call it the AG Annual Fair Looked like a lot of the kids had a decent time, but talking with other adults in the area who voiced a similar dissapoitment from years past with no plan to return.

This is a casual and cool winery. I have visited it numerous times over the years. It isn't a sit…read moredown and get comfy tasting room. It's standing room only. The exterior looks like a wine barrel. It has a lot of rustic charm.

We came by this past Sunday a little after 4 pm without a reservation. This place is open until 5…read morepm compared to most others closing at 4 pm. This place has a modest tasting room but plenty of outdoor only seating. Unfortunately, it was cold outside. I wish they had indoor seating. The grounds are open with plenty of tables, a BBQ, and lols of grassy area. The bathroom is around back from the tasting room. Quite a trek to the bathroom. Staff was friendly and informative..

An Absolutely Amazing Experience!…read more Presqu'ile Winery was absolutely amazing! We visited to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday, and it couldn't have been a more perfect setting for such a special milestone. The atmosphere is beautiful, relaxing, and truly unforgettable, and both the food and wine were incredible. A special shoutout to our server, Natalie, who was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made our celebration feel extra special. The entire staff was fantastic and made us feel so welcome from beginning to end. Between the beautiful atmosphere, amazing food and wine, and outstanding service, Presqu'ile Winery gave our family an experience we will always remember. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate her 21st birthday!

I really loved the Presqu'ile Winery. It is really a step above the other wineries in the area. The…read morewine was my favorite in this area that I tasted and they have such a nice indoor and outdoor area The food with the wine and food tasting was delicious. Ours had couscous , salad, lamb kabobs, hummus and cheese with pita bread. I guess it does change monthly or quarterly. The charcuterie boards looked amazing and are a good option if you don't want a multi course meal. Our server was really great and attentive and gave us plenty of info on the wine

My husband and I went to Loring Wine Company (LWC) on Valentine's Day, our 25th anniversary! We…read moremade an appointment to have a wine tasting and it was a full-service experience. Brian and Kimberly made us feel like royalty with six full tastings and a beautiful charcuterie tray. Everything paired well beautifully - the Chardonnay and Pinot Grigos were excellent. We bought six full bottles to take on our getaway to Cambria. The location in Lompoc is amazing with a huge warehouse, full kitchen, and comfortable tasting room. It is in an industrial park, but it is in a non-crowded area with lots of parking which is a huge plus. Yes, it is an hour out of the way from the 101, but it is a beautiful drive both ways and so worth the stop! Full disclosure - Brian and I attended junior and senior high together. But, honestly, he makes fabulous wine and has a state-of-the-art facility. Brian and Kimberly provide top-notch customer service and hospitality. I would recommend all of my friends stop for a fantastic wine-tasting experience. They have spoiled us for any other wine tasting!

"Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot's potential can then coax it into its…read morefullest expression. Then, I mean, oh its flavors, they're just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet." --Miles, "Sideways" First, I must admit I don't really like Sideways. Miles is a boring drip and he doesn't really know as much as he thinks he does about wine. But I do love Pinot, and Loring makes two of my favorites from the Clos Pepe vineyard and from Garys'. Luckily, on a recent visit to their new location in Buellton, they had both the 2016 versions of these wines in half bottles, full bottle for Clos Pepe. Ive been an acquaintance of Brian's for 20+ years as he first sold his wines to a wine group I was part of back in the late 90's, early 2000's. Now I see him occasionally at a charity event I've gone to previously. I admire how he pursued his dream and became a Santa Barbara rock star. They do more than just Pinot, and this visit is also more than just about wine with lovely locally baked shortbread cookies to pair. You wouldn't think it, but it's a great choice. The new location is next to Industrial Eats restaurant and makes for a great combo visit of wine and food and cookies. I prefer the two pinots above, you might find other pinots, or the blends or the whites more to your liking. All at fabulous price points too. Highly recommended :-)

Julie is so nice and encouraging! She really brings out the artist and confidence in our kids! I…read morecan't wait for my son to get to paint with her again!

This is a fun activity for a group of friends. We have done a couple times and it's always well…read moreworth our time and money. I highly recommend paint your pet class. They offer it monthly and the canvas has the picture of your pet printed on the canvas in monochrome gray. They show you step by step how to paint your individualized picture of your favorite fur baby. The class sells out quick, so sign up early. You can do everything on the website and send in the picture of your pet, while they do the rest. I was pleasantly surprised that my painting turned out well and looked just like my dog. I've taken a few other classes here and they all turned out great and was lots of fun. Will do again. The calendar on their website shows a month preview of all the paintings planned for that month. Highly recommend.

Our 18 week old chicks were delivered to our home in great shape and are all doing great 2 months…read morelater. Healthy happy and laying eggs for us! We have done the baby chicks before but it was great getting them straight out in their coop. We also added an auto door we got on Amazon so we can release them to their outside run, which is screened on the top to protect them from birds of prey. We're loving them so much!

My family and I stayed for the week of Thanksgiving. Accommodations were great, the photos online…read morematch what you find IRL. The dare to dream owners are awesome and they are available. If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to them and they will help! definitely would go back, actually can't wait to go back! Super close to Santa Barbara too, we made a day of it.

Pulling up to the Garden at Peacock Farms, you're greeted by one of the cutest fruit stands you'll…read moreever see. There are beautiful vineyards, gardens and a bridal suite that is every bride's dream. My husband was instantly sold after seeing the man cave with a huge flat screen (I mean what groom wouldn't be?!).We both knew the moment we walked in that this was it, this is us, this is everything we could have dreamed for our big day! Danica and Jessica made everything so easy for us and truly made our day even more special. They go above and beyond and I will forever be thankful!! BEST WEDDING VENUE!!

I've been waiting to write this review simply because it means I have to understand my perfect…read morewedding is over and my time with Jessica, Danica and Jessie is over.... its almost too hard to handle. My wedding would not have been perfect if it wasn't for these three ladies and this supremely fabulous venue. I want to write a whole tale about how wonderful, professional and loving Jessica, Danica and Jessie are but the many other reviews already scream their praises. So I am going to simplify it for you: This was the very first venue I toured. Danica was the very first person I spoke to. Jessie was the very first coordinator I spoke to. I never had a single doubt that I was making the right choice for me and my wedding day. So if you are thinking about this venue for your special day then I suggest going there and meeting them. You will quickly learn that your special day is nothing short of perfection for them. Jessica told me on my wedding day that it is her responsibility to make sure I am having the happiest day of my life and that is EXACTLY what I had. Not to mention that Peacock Farms is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been--- and I got to get married there--- you cannot beat that!

5 stars is not enough to begin with how amazing this winery is. I have been frequenting this winery…read morefor a little over 2 years now before joining as a member and wish I had joined SO much sooner. Working in the wine industry myself I always enjoy visiting neighboring locations to see what is new and what they are up to and RiverBench is the epitome of Central Coast hospitality. Friendly faces, exceptional service, and above average wines. The most exciting part is they have a woman wine maker who ALWAYS meets the mark in Chardonnay, Pinot noir, and my favorite, sparkling. The staff have always shown nothing shy of extreme wine knowledge and dedicated service. They have all been so attentive. They always come to make sure I was enjoying my experience. Each time I am there I am appreciated and valued as a member, but even before the membership. If you are ever looking to enjoy yourself, do yourself a favor and visit this amazing winery where they make you feel at home and appreciated.

We booked a private tour and tasting. it was wonderful. Jordyn was knowledgeable and accommodating…read more we had a charcuterie board and it was very tasty. Riverbench has an excellent selection of wines and I highly recommend them.