Our October cruise will take us through a scenic mountain route to Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez. We’ll depart from the parking lot to the right of Shoreline Cafe at 10:30 AM, heading to the 192 before turning right onto Gibraltar Road. This road offers breathtaking views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean as we climb into the Santa Ynez Mountains. We’ll follow it along East Camino Cielo, a ridge road with stunning panoramic views, before joining Highway 154.

From there, we’ll drive the 154 through the scenic San Marcos Pass, crossing the Santa Ynez River before arriving at Sunstone Winery. The total route covers around 120 miles round trip.

At Sunstone Winery, we’ll enjoy their beautiful estate and relax with wine tastings in the Provençal French-style courtyards. We plan to arrive at Sunstone around noon for a relaxing afternoon of wine and good company.

You can preview the route in Google Maps here: Sunstone Winery Cruise Route