The Santa Cruz Mountains appellation is one of the oldest in the state, known primarily for producing pinot noir, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. Dog-friendly wineries and tasting rooms are sprinkled through the county’s hills and towns.

Follow this itinerary to discover the wineries and tasting rooms in Santa Cruz County that welcome your four-legged sidekicks. Please be sure to look at each winery’s listing for more details on their pooch policy, hours and COVID-19 precautions they have initiated.

This itinerary begins in Santa Cruz, then heads east to Soquel, the Corralitos Wine Trail, and down to Watsonville.