This Off-The-Beaten-Path Vineyard Hike In Southern California Is The Perfect Place To Escape
By Natasha Kayes|Published July 28, 2023
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Natasha Kayes
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
When most people hear California wine country, they may tend to think of Northern and even Central areas of the state, but Southern California has some wonderful wineries and vineyards (link to Temecula), even some in unexpected places. Just as most hear “Napa” and think of wine, they hear Malibu and think of the beach, which is why you might very well be surprised to find a fabulous wine hike in Malibu, California – a perfect wine and nature-filled escape.
Malibu Wine Hikes offers scenic tours of the picturesque Saddlerock Ranch Estate in Malibu where you will walk through the vines, enjoy views of the Malibu hills, rare Chumash cave paintings, gardens, and more.
The beautiful, expansive property in the Santa Monica Mountains is incredibly scenic with sweeping views, large rock formations, hills, valleys, grapevines, flowers, and oak trees.
Saddlerock is a family-owned wine company. Planting of the now 70,000 vines began in 1997 in this unique rocky terrain that produces premium wine grapes.
Your wine hike tour involves a 2.5-mile loop through the hilly ranch. Along the way, your guide will offer a wealth of education about the varietals grown and the process of winemaking, as well as the history of the wine company.
This nature-focused wine hike is an idyllic combination of physical activity and relaxation as you breathe in the fresh mountain air and breathtaking nature views throughout the ranch.
The Ranch is home to many species of wildlife, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. It is also a fantastic place to raise and care for a lot of adorable animals including horses and donkeys, llamas and alpacas, sheep and goats, even zebras, and a friendly giraffe. You will have an opportunity to visit these happy creatures after hiking.
Guided wine hikes are offered daily from Wednesday through Monday, last from two to three hours, and start at $49 per adult. Can you imagine a better escape for a day? Did you know about this amazing winery in Malibu? We would love to hear what you think in the comments. Learn more about the winery on the Saddleback Family Wines website. Or you can book your wine hike here today! For even more inspiration, check out more of our favorite outdoor activities and nature adventures in Southern California!
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