Wine lovers, start planning your road trip adventure to sunny Baja California. See our experts' top picks of where to stay when you arrive...
Baja California wine trip: Where to stay
Just a quick flight or short drive from Southern California, Baja California has become a hot weekend getaway. See our recommendations on where to stay, from wine and travel writers Amanda Barnes and Sorrel Moseley-Williams…
Updated 30 January 2018 with extra recommendations.
Hotel Coral & Marina
An Ensenada hotel by the sea… Credit: expedia.co.uk
A mid-sized resort in an ocean-side location with its own marina. Easy access to wine country plus a burst of city life. The Mexican buffet breakfast is the ideal lining for a day’s tasting. Book now
Recommended by Sorrel Moseley-Williams
Hacienda Guadalupe
Stay in a colonial-style hacienda in the hills… Credit: haciendaguadalupe.com
In the hills, 16 spacious colonial-style rooms are set among vineyards and bougainvillea overlooking the valley. Sample the Melchum Tempranillo or house brew Liebre IPA with roast lamb at the hacienda’s restaurant. The Vid y el Vino wine museum is opposite. Book now
Recommended by Sorrel Moseley-Williams
Adobe Guadalupe
Adobe Guadalupe winery, run by Dutch expat Tru Miller.
Fifteen minutes’ drive away from Michelin-starred US chef Drew Deckman’s restaurant, Deckman’s en el Mogor, you’ll find this a stunning colonial-style lodge. Dutch expat Tru Miller’s initial six- room project expanded to include a winery, food truck, equine breeding centre, restaurant and underground tasting room while retaining a home-away-from-home ambience. Its luxurious quarters overlook the courtyard; be sure to take in a post- breakfast tasting at Adobe’s winery. Book now
Recommended by Sorrel Moseley-Williams
El Encuentro
Complete sunshine and serenity at Encuentro’s infinity pool…
Designed to immerse you in the landscape, these luxury eco-lofts offer panoramic valley vistas. Lounge beside the infinity pool by day or sip a glass of red next to your outdoor fire pit under the stars by night. Terroir-ists will get a kick out of the celebrated centrepiece in the Master Villa – a massive rock by the bedside. Book now
Recommended by Amanda Barnes
Cuatro Cuatros
Slow down your pace of life in a luxury cabana… Credit: cabanascuatrocuatros.com.mx
If glamping is your style, try these luxury canvas tents with redwood floors, indoor fireplaces and indoor-outdoor bathrooms. Nestled within a 144-acre estate, this could be a scene from Out of Africa until you spot wooden boats stranded amongst the vineyards. A drive to the hilltop bar reveals a stunning, cliff top view over the Pacific Ocean. Book now
Recommended by Amanda Barnes
Rancho el Parral
Start your day of wine tasting with a traditional Mexican breakfast… Credit: Amanda Barnes
This colonial-style home offers a wallet-friendly option in the heart of Guadalupe with bright, airy rooms. Unwind in the sauna or organise a massage between the vines before visiting their boutique winery. The Mexican breakfast is a delight. Book now
Recommended by Amanda Barnes
Nearest Airport Tijuana
Although driving from San Diego (2 hours) or LA (4 hours) is easy and often more direct. Another option is to take the Greyhound bus from San Diego or LA to Tijuana where you can rent a local car and save on border-crossing rental fees.
Amanda Barnes is a wine and travel writer, based in South America since 2009. Sorrel Moseley-Williams is a food, wine and travel journalist and sommelier based in Buenos Aires.
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