Location: Soquel
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Just inland from Capitola, the historic town of Soquel features family-operated wineries, antique stores, and a California-rustic feel. Mountain bikers flock to Soquel’s Demonstration Forest, where challenging trails offer the ultimate challenge. Other features of this idyllic town include dining, shopping, wine tasting, and hiking.
Restaurants in Soquel
1. Soquel Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Soquel Vineyards was established in 1987 when twin brothers Peter and Paul Bargetto, and their childhood friend Jon Morgan decided to develop their own label and ended up producing some of the best wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation. The partners have been producing award winning wines since the very beginning, most recently scoring a Best of Class, Double Gold, and three additional Gold medals at the 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Fruit is sourced from the appellation, as well as Napa Valley, Lodi, Paso Robles, etc. Varietals include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel, Chardonnay -- and signature blends including Trinity Rosso, Intreccio and beginning in 2016, Consonante! The Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation is one of the up-and-coming areas in California. Plan a visit soon!
Reviewed By 40maryc - Houston, United States
These guys are incredible. My favorite winery on the Central Coast. My daily driver comes from there... and special wines too are some of the best. You can't beat the hospitality, these guys are super. And make good pizza too. It should be one of your stops on any trip to Santa Cruz. I go every chance I get, and have taken everyone who comes to town. Since I came home, I subscribe and buy cases from time to time. Love the wine, miss the people!
2. Bargetto Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Established in 1933, BARGETTO WINERY is the oldest winery in Santa Cruz County and is currently owned and operated by third generation Bargetto family members. Visit our Historic Winery and Tasting Room in Soquel and enjoy wine tasting in our creek-side tasting room and courtyard. Taste 5 wines for $7 or a Reserve Tasting for $12. Visit our other tasting room in Monterey on Cannery Row.
3. Anna Jean Cummings Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 167gingerc - Santa Cruz, United States
Ana Jean Cummings, known affectionately as Blue Ball Park because of the giant blue balls that are art at the park. Such a great park! It is pretty accessible, has eating areas for parties and picnics but it's fairly small and low key in the busy season. Best for rolling down the hill and getting grassy!!
4. Wargin Wines - Soquel Village Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Wargin Wines tasting room in Soquel Antique Village, 1.5 miles from Capitola Beach. A family owned and operated winery with two locations; we specialize in Italian Varietals and Petite Sirahs. $5 tasting fee is waived with purchase.
5. Avalon Visions Center For Creative Spirituality
Our charming vintage building includes a great space and great parking! We offer a great selection of activities that we were never before able to do! In addition to spiritually oriented merchandise we offer: Private Readings and Healings, Speakers, Classes, and So Much More!
6. Lotus Traditional Massage
“Here at Lotus Traditional Massage we have been Offering traditional Asian massage and many other massage modalities in a serine, relaxing environment, Our Spa is a much-needed urban escape. What makes Lotus Traditional Massage different? For starters, we specialize in Body and Foot services perfect for the afterwork soreness or after workout occasions. Re-energize with deep-tissue Asian massage !
7. Marcel Soros Surf School
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Soquel Demonstration State Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By crawdadnelson - Soquel, United States
I've gone off-trail wandering on foot without really scratching the surface as far as foraging, birding, and hiking possibilities are concerned. Most of the others one sees in the parking area are mountain bikers who use the road to access trails that I stay away from since there are mountain bikers zipping up and down on them. Plenty of elbow room, however, if you don't mind drifting off the road a little.
9. Poetic Cellars Winery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
10. Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
