Alapay Cellars
A walk-in tasting room a block from the beach, open every day, with live music on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Where
- 415 1st St, a block from the beach
- Hours
- 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, until 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Tasting
- $30 per person, waived with a bottle purchase
- Reservations
- Not needed
- Phone
- (805) 595-2632
Alapay Cellars has poured wine in Avila Beach for more than twenty years. The tasting room is at 415 1st Street, a block back from the sand, and it's open every day with no reservation needed. Inside, the room has an ocean theme to match the town.
The wines
Winemakers and owners Scott and Rebecca Remmenga make whites, reds and dessert wines in small lots from nearby vineyards, and age them in French oak barrels. A tasting is $30 per person, and the fee is waived when you buy a bottle.
Music and a walk to dinner
There's live music on Wednesdays and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. When you're done, you're a short walk from dinner on Front Street. See Restaurants for ideas, or keep going to Sinor-LaVallee up the street. All the in-town rooms are on our Wine Tasting page.
Local tips
- Go on a Wednesday or Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. for live music.
- Buy a bottle and your tasting fee is waived.
- It's closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a reservation at Alapay Cellars?
No. The tasting room takes walk-ins seven days a week.
How much is wine tasting at Alapay?
Alapay lists $30 per person, waived when you buy a bottle.
Does Alapay Cellars have live music?
Yes, on Wednesdays and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.
