Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Overview
California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving tour, explore iconic movie locations, award-winning vineyards, and charming towns. Highlights include:
• Learn about the “Sideways Effect” on Pinot Noir and Merlot
• Discover five distinct wine trails, including Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos Promenade
• Visit Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the Firestone Vineyard barrel room
• Explore biodynamic, sustainable wineries producing estate wines
• See which wineries earned gold and platinum medals for quality and accessibility
• Discover rich local history, from Spanish missions to celebrity residents
A perfect mix of cinematic nostalgia and wine-country discovery.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Alisal Commons Park
Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
610 East Highway 246
Solvang, CA 93463, USA
The tour ends at the Ostrichland USA, East Highway 246, Solvang, CA, USA.
What To Expect
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Old Mission Santa Ines (pass by)
Santa Ynez Valley (pass by)
Brave & Maiden Estate (pass by)
Kalyra Winery (pass by)
Beckmen Vineyards (pass by)
Roblar Winery & Vineyards (pass by)
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe (pass by)
Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard (pass by)
Andrew Murray Vineyards (pass by)
Firestone Vineyard (pass by)
Sideways Inn (pass by)
Hitching Post 2 (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P1086
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