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3 Fall Foodie Experiences in California

by Holly Riddle

Oct 13, 2023

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Destinations / North America

Foodies traveling to California this month will want to check out these unique experiences.

 

Foraging Tours on California’s Central Coast

 

A group of properties on California’s central coast offer foraging tours this season, including Vespera Resort on Pismo BeachAvila Lighthouse SuitesPismo Lighthouse Suites and Shore Cliff Hotel. During these more than 1.5-hour tours, guests explore the local landscapes to discover ingredients that can be foraged and then transformed into culinary delights. After their walk, guests can use their foraged ingredients to either make herbal bundles or herbal teas.

 

Paso Robles Wine Tours

 

It’s crush season, aka wine harvest season, in California, so the potential culinary and wine-focused experiences are nearly endless. If you’re in Paso Robles wine country, enjoy a luxury and private wine tour from the comfort of a vintage sidecar, courtesy of either Paso Robles Inn or The Piccolo.

 

A Napa Crush Package

 

Silverado Resort currently offers guests a Napa Crush package that includes a welcome bottle of Napa Valley wine, a resort credit and room rate savings, so you can put your money toward better causes — like checking out all the nearby wineries.

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