Carlsbad Wine Crawl: Small Bites & Tastings Tour

Stroll Carlsbad’s coast while savoring bold California flavors and sweet finishes

Carlsbad Wine Crawl and Small Bites Tour is a guided tasting experience through Carlsbad's wine venues where you sample California wines paired with hors d'oeuvres and small plates over 2.5 hours. The route covers three locations including Costa Azul Winery, and the pace is set by the guide so you move between stops without arranging transport yourself. Minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Carlsbad wine tasting and bites

• Visit first winery and tasting room
• Visit second winery
• Visit Costa Azul Winery

The experience

The tour starts at a winery and tasting room, then moves through two more stops, including Costa Azul Winery, where you taste bold California wines and eat savory bites at each location. The guide leads the group through the route and paces the tastings so you're not rushed between venues. You'll spend roughly 2.5 hours total moving through Carlsbad's wine spots on foot, with time to linger over the wines and food that pair with them.

Small plates and hors d'oeuvres come at each stop, so you're eating as you taste rather than tasting on an empty stomach. The experience is built for couples, foodies and groups who want to sample what's local without planning the stops or transport themselves. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby if you prefer not to walk the full route between venues.

What’s included

• Tastings at three wine venues including Costa Azul Winery.
• small bites and hors d'oeuvres at each stop.
• a guide leading the route and pacing the experience.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Carlsbad Food Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a walking pace between three tasting rooms over 2.5 hours, so it suits anyone comfortable on their feet for a couple of hours in Carlsbad. If you prefer a stationary tasting or want to skip the walking between stops, a single-venue wine class would be a better fit.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wines will I taste on the Carlsbad wine crawl?

The tour focuses on California wines, with tastings at three different venues including Costa Azul Winery. The specific selections vary by visit, but the guide will walk you through each pour.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You'll move between three tasting rooms on foot over the 2.5-hour experience. The pace is guided and manageable, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible if you need an alternative to walking.

Are meals included or just small bites?

Small bites and hors d'oeuvres come at each tasting room, so you're eating throughout the tour. It's not a full meal, but the food is paired with the wines at every stop.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between the wine spots?

No, the guide leads the group through all three locations, so transport between venues is part of the tour. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer.

What's the minimum age for this wine tasting tour?

You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the Carlsbad Wine Crawl.