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2020 OFFICIAL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Local chefs create culinary masterpieces from the birthplace of the organic farm movement in Santa
Cruz County, one of the most distinctive geographical areas in California for fresh produce. A farm-to-
table eatery or a field-to-table dinner are two of the best ways to experience these culinary treasures.
To accompany your palate, get set for a more personalized tasting experience at one of over 70 bou-
tique, family-owned wineries, and hang with the wine maker in the tasting room. Visiting the Santa
Cruz Mountains AVA takes on an historic perspective, as this is one of the oldest wine growing regions
in the United States. For a complete list of wineries, see page 73.
The Santa Cruz County beer scene is experiencing a craft brew renaissance. Like their boutique winery
counterparts, craft breweries are small, locally-owned – and produce outstandingly creative pilsners,
ales, lagers, stouts, porters, and malts. With a dozen new ale houses dotting the county, there are
plenty of places to get your pour on. Craving something different? Venus Spirits’ tasting room on
Santa Cruz’s westside offers bold flavors that start with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Each
bespoke batch is distilled in hand-pounded copper Alembic Stills. Recipes utilize fresh herbs, botani-
cals, fruit, and infused neutral spirits made from organic wheat.
TASTE MAKERS
the vibe
2020 OFFICIAL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TRAVELER’S GUIDE
Local chefs create culinary masterpieces from the birthplace of the organic farm movement in Santa
Cruz County, one of the most distinctive geographical areas in California for fresh produce. A farm-to-
table eatery or a field-to-table dinner are two of the best ways to experience these culinary treasures.
To accompany your palate, get set for a more personalized tasting experience at one of over 70 bou-
tique, family-owned wineries, and hang with the wine maker in the tasting room. Visiting the Santa
Cruz Mountains AVA takes on an historic perspective, as this is one of the oldest wine growing regions
in the United States. For a complete list of wineries, see page 73.
The Santa Cruz County beer scene is experiencing a craft brew renaissance. Like their boutique winery
counterparts, craft breweries are small, locally-owned – and produce outstandingly creative pilsners,
ales, lagers, stouts, porters, and malts. With a dozen new ale houses dotting the county, there are
plenty of places to get your pour on. Craving something different? Venus Spirits’ tasting room on
Santa Cruz’s westside offers bold flavors that start with organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Each
bespoke batch is distilled in hand-pounded copper Alembic Stills. Recipes utilize fresh herbs, botani-
cals, fruit, and infused neutral spirits made from organic wheat.
TASTE MAKERS
the vibe
