Private Baja Wine Tour with Coastal Brunch & Vineyard Tastings

Summary

Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tasting Day Trip from San Diego

You’ll skip border lines, eat brunch by the ocean, sip wine straight from local vineyards in Valle de Guadalupe, and (for bigger groups) end with a real-deal dinner in Mexico’s top wine region.

What’s the experience like?

Crossing into Mexico was a breeze—our guide had this special pass, so we zipped through the border in under 20 minutes. No endless waiting or stress. The morning air felt salty as we rolled along the coast, windows down, catching that faint smell of seaweed and fresh tortillas from a roadside stand. We stopped at a little café right by the water for brunch—nothing fancy, just strong coffee and eggs rancheros with a view of pelicans skimming the waves.

By midday, we were winding through Valle de Guadalupe. The hills looked dry but somehow green at the same time—vines everywhere you look. Our first tasting was at a small family-run vineyard; their Syrah had this peppery kick I didn’t expect. The winemaker himself poured our glasses and told us how his dad started planting here back in the ‘80s. At the next stop, we tried Tempranillo under a shady olive tree while a couple of dogs napped nearby. If you’re up for it, you can squeeze in more tastings after these two—just ask your guide.

For dinner (if you’re three or more), it’s a proper sit-down meal at one of those valley restaurants everyone talks about—think grilled octopus and local cheese plates as the sun dips behind the hills. Smaller groups can still stop for food if they want; it’s all pretty flexible. Just be ready for about four hours on the road each way, but honestly, it goes fast when you’re swapping stories and watching Baja roll by outside your window.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine Tasting and Brunch

• Brunch on the Coast
• Two Tastings at Hand-Picked Vineyards

Top questions

How long does the whole trip take?

The drive is about 4 hours and 15 minutes each way. With stops for brunch, tastings, and dinner, plan on spending most of your day exploring.

Is dinner included for all group sizes?

Dinner is included for groups of three or more. Smaller groups can still stop for dinner if they’d like—it’s just not part of the package price.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes! Service animals are welcome on this tour.

Do I need Global Entry or SENTRI to cross the border quickly?

Nope—you don’t need it since your guide has a special pass to speed things up. But let them know if you have Global Entry or SENTRI anyway.

What’s included

This tour covers private transportation all day, brunch on the coast to start things off right, two wine tastings at hand-picked vineyards (with more stops possible), and—for groups of three or more—a full dinner experience in Valle de Guadalupe. Service animals are allowed too!