Deep Sea Tasting Room

Great wine. Great view. Got board games to get your competitive fix on. Could use more tables or seats.

This place provides a beautiful view of the ocean while you sip on a glass of wine, or two.
I came here for part of my bachlorette party. We had a great time!
We walked here, so I’m unsure on prices on parking etc.
We missed the tasting hours (We were told on the phone it ended at 3pm on Saturdays, but once we got there at 2pm, we were told that it had already ended. Miscommunication somewhere.)
So we (my bridesmaids) bought a red wine bottle (unsure specifically which one.) What I really liked about this wine, was not only the taste of it, but also that this specific bottle we purchased supported the local animal shelter. So my purchase went towards helping animals. Made me feel great about helping out while being able to enjoy some good wine.
They have two dogs! I only got to see one of them. He was adorable. I think it was the same dog that was pictured on the wine bottle that we bought.
They have indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend the outdoor area because I mean who doesn’t like a beautiful ocean background. Get cold easily? Not to worry, they have blankets that you can use, just make sure to return them, so another person can use it.
This place was very cute. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and absolutely loved the view of the ocean.
This would be great for dates or a group get together.

Great harbor views, but the wines I sampled were unremarkable. I would direct people to the Urban Wine Trail instead.

Lovely spot on the wharf, wines were nice and light, staff was friendly. Want to come back in the summer.

A friend recommended this tasting room because he said the view would make anything we order here a tad tastier. He was right! The wine was good but sipping on it while looking at the sunset and seemingly endless water in front of you made it even better.

Recently took a little impromptu weekend getaway in Santa Barbara, and this was a highlight. We walked to the pier from our hotel, grabbed a bite, then began our wine tasting journey. The wines were great – we were at the start of our wine tasting tour, so didn’t purchase but made notes of several wines that will be on order soon (they ship!). Good explanations without being long-​winded (with information I am likely to forget by the end of all the wine-​drinking). And best of all? No other wine tasting room can offer the view that Deep Sea can. It is unbeatable. Get there early, get a tasting and make sure you snag a seat on the patio/​pier. It is well worth it.

Deep Sea has great wines and has found the best location ever to maintain a tasting room. The views are incredible from the pier.
I found out about Deep Sea when they did a tasting at our local Paon wine bar in Carlsbad a couple years ago. So, while passing through Santa Barbara, I couldn’t help but look them up.
The tasting reminded me of why I occasionally like Chardonnay and that Deep Sea makes some great Pinot. The gentleman doing the tasting also produced one of their Bordeaux blends not on the tasting list to compare to the Merlot that was, and was very helpful in answering my questions.
I was able to bring my pup inside and to the tasting bar and we had a great time talking with people enjoying their tastes-​with-​a-​view outside. OK, I’m the one doing the talking, not her, but you get the idea.
And Santa Barbara: perhaps the only place where you can not only drive on the pier but drink on the pier. Don’t try either of those locally at the Oceanside or OB piers. Don’t try both of those simultaneously for all the other established reasons. Parking on the pier was full, however; I ended up in a nearby lot and got even better views of everything from the walk to the end.
I left Deep Sea happy and with a bottle of the Solomon Hills Pinot. When in SB again, I’ll be back.

I have had this spot bookmarked for a while. So I am happy to check it off my Santa Barbara bookmark list. Unfortunately I came here in the evening and was not able to take in the beautiful views but my experience was still amazing. They were near closing so it was not very busy. We had the shop to ourselves for most of the visit. My party of 4 tried 3 Signature Tasting: 2 whites and 3 reds, and 1 White Tasting: 4 whites.
The owner of the shop was very knowledgeable of his wines and the wine making process. Before the evening was over well all had a better understanding and appreciation of wine. If you are interested in joining a wine club you should check out this spot.
The atmosphere was relaxing and laid back (the wine may have had something to do with this), they provided great customer service and I would love to go back during the day to try more wine and take in the view.

Only three stars because it was too crowded to sit outside and way understaffed. We visited in early August late in the afternoon and each did a wine tasting package. Felt like a tourist trap — there’s got to be way better places than this around Santa Barbara. The cheese plate reminded me of the Lunchable meals I’d eat in elementary school. Not worth going out of your way.

Fantastic view on the pier, great games, and good wine. They have blankets for you to keep warm as well.

Sem dúvida, um wine tasting sem igual!
Lugar lindo com vista maravilhosa!!! Amo estar aqui!

Years ago back when Deep Sea opened I did a review. As I recall I raved about the service, absolutely loved the view, thought the wines were «decent» and bashed them for their stingy wine club terms.
I don’t know if they listened or heard it too many times from others but their wine club is now competitive with everyone else’s, the wines have improved and the view is always the best you will find on the entire planet.
They have checked all of the boxes and are the best they can be! Price point might keep them at four rather than five stars except for one thing… Taylor! Most pleasant and enjoyable tasting room employee you are likely to find anywhere. If she is working your experience will be exceptional.

Por lo regular no me gustan los vinos dulces y los californianos suelen ser dulces. Pero aquí todos sus vinos son robustos y más inclinados a ser secos. El Pinot Noir fue nuestro favorito. Muy buena atención del personal y la vista es la mejor que se puede tener para disfrutar una copa de vino y un atardecer de Santa Bárbara al mismo tiempo.

This tasting room is all about views, especially sunset hour which was when we got there. Place is stylish, right by the ocean on the second floor deck, the views were so beautiful.
We sat by the window first, then moved to the deck, enjoyed the sunset hour while having our tastings. I had white tasting, hubby had reserved wines tasting. To be honest, I can’t taste the differences between any wines, wine is just wine to me, but since we were in Santa Barbara, at least we should try 2 wine tasting rooms right?
Loved the views, I can’t say about the wines cause they all tasted the same to me. But I would recommend come here for a date, very romantic oceanside, if you love wines, that’s perfect then!
Ps. They have free valet parking at stern wharf.

Meh. Not sure why this place got such high reviews. Okay, I have a theory. It’s the view and Ringo.
I am definitely not a wine snob, by any means, but the wine selection here was barely drinkable. It is my fault: I should have known better, given that Santa Barbara offers so many wineries, I didn’t have to go to a tourist trap, but I was tempted by the pier. Pier Pressure I tell you!
The wines had a strange lingering aftertaste and the reds weren’t bold enough to my liking. The blend that they offered was decent enough, but it’s not stand-​out. To be fair, this review is only for the wine flights that are at a very affordable price point, and I suppose for the price you get what you are paying for-​mediocre wine.
They do have wines by the glass that you purchase at a higher price point, but I think that defeats the purpose of wine tasting.
The view though, is quite spectacular, and I suppose that is what makes this winery so popular.
Also Ringo the dog was there visiting that day, and he is such a sweetie, so I gave Deep Sea an extra star.

Wow I had no clue there were so many wineries in Santa Barbara. My friends and I decided to take a road trip there since it’s far enough away to feel like a small road trip. It was a little disconcerting to try to pick a wine tasting place with so many options. What helped us choose deep sea wine tasting was because it came with a spectacular view of the ocean and beach area.
It took a while for us to get a table outside on the deck area but it was well worth the wait! The winners were had were pretty tasty but more than anything we were in heaven sitting on the deck, wind blowing and sipping on a nice sauvignon blanc.
I would recommend going but be patient if you have to wait for a table outside.
Enjoy!

Best wine tasting view EVER
Enjoy some of the best wine in California while overlooking the long stretching beaches of Santa Barbra and the peaceful boats that surround the pier.
Enjoyed a full bodied Cabernet as well as their «charitable» Pinot noir that gives some of the proceeds to rescue dogs
Both amazing, rich, and perfect to enjoy on their gorgeous out door patio.
Had the chance to meet some of the family who owns the winery and they were so kind & welcoming
Great experience here and if you haven’t check it out I highly suggest you do!

Found this gem on Unilocal and stopped in while we were on the pier last weekend. The patio was really crowded, so we had to stand inside for our tasting, but the view was still very beautiful and relaxing.
The tasting was on par with the others in the area — a nice variety of wines and not expensive (I think it was $ 10 or $ 12). The last wine we tried, a luscious red blend, was my favorite of the day!
They also allow pups on the patio and inside, which was great since we had ours with us for the day. We’ll be back next time we’re in SB!

Came in with a small group for some wine to celebrate my sisters graduation. We shared two bottles of wine a Sauvignon blanc and a red blend, as well as a cheese plate. The bartender recommended the wines and both were great. The views were great was well

Let’s be real, you come here for the view. And it does not disappoint! And as if on cue, seals start leaping around in the water below. Swoon! Exactly what you think Santa Barbara should be like. The wine is decent. About $ 11 a glass or $ 14 for a tasting. They do not offer food here just FYI. They do, however, have indoor and outdoor seating and blankets for chilly evenings. A nice touch. Not much can beat sipping wine with ocean views! Check it out!

Where else can you hit up a winery, or even do a wine tasting on a pier??? Well, I don’t know of any in the midwest so this was certainly quite the treat for me!!! I’m from the midwest and I’ve done a number of wine tastings… this one was super-​cool because you can hang out right on the water on the pier. I was undecided between ordering a glass or doing a tasting but I opted for a tasting (free taste of chardonnay with your Unilocal check in!) They have some very nice, light summery white wines there to try or order a glass of. Awesome atmosphere at this place!
The service was super friendly as well!

What might seem like a tourist trap is actually a favorite among locals. Posted at the end of the pier overlooking the glorious ocean, on a clear day, it’s absolutely the greatest place to soak in SB’s cool, casual vibe of coastal sophistication.
The tastings are affordable and well-​rounded. The staff is friendly and has some jokes up their sleeves, as well as some notes on the wines in the event you’re interested in that sort of thing. Me? I’m just there to appreciate the view and feel a little finey winey.
They have blankets if there’s a nip in the air, so clearly your comfort is their first priority. In addition, you can bring your own food up to the venue. And, don’t forget to check-​in on Unilocal for an extra tasting!