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Wineries with Outdoor Seating in Santa Cruz, CA

4 of the 44 wineries, breweries, distilleries and wine bars we list in Santa Cruz have outdoor seating.

A winery's map listing rarely distinguishes between a couple of picnic tables on the grass and a landscaped patio or vineyard-view terrace — outdoor seating is either missing from the data or buried in a generic amenities tag. Every winery on this page has outdoor seating confirmed from the winery's own website or photos, not guessed from its general listing.

  1. Bottle Jack Winery

    328 Ingalls St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5882

    Fri 3-6pm, Sat 1-5pm

    TastingsOutdoor seatingDog friendly
    Call Website Directions

  2. Condor's Hope Winery

    144 De La Costa Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6321

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events
    Call Website Directions

  3. Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

    119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Food servedOutdoor seating
    Call Website Directions

  4. Gilman Brewing Santa Cruz Taproom Brewpub Gastropub Restaurant

    817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2132

    Outdoor seatingPrivate events
    Call Website Directions
Check the weather and book early on nice-weather weekends. Outdoor seating at popular wineries fills up fast on sunny afternoons, and some patios are first-come, first-served with little shade, so bring a hat or sunscreen if you plan to settle in.

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Good to know

Do wineries have outdoor seating?

Many do, ranging from simple picnic tables to landscaped patios or decks overlooking the vineyard, though the amount and style of seating varies a lot from one winery to the next. Some outdoor areas are reservation-only during busy season while others are open on a first-come basis.

Can you bring a picnic to a winery?

Some wineries welcome outside food and picnics in their outdoor areas, especially ones without an on-site restaurant, while others restrict it to protect their own food sales. It's worth checking a winery's website or calling ahead, since policies vary widely.