Where to Stay this Winter in Wine Country: Central Coast Hotel Deals
SAVE 20% AT NOMADA HOTELS - FROM THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY TO PASO ROBLES
Here’s a secret: winter is actually the best time of year to visit California wine country. Not that there’s ever a bad time to visit the Golden State, but in the quiet months of January, February, and March, you’ll get a more intimate experience everywhere you go.
Thirsty crowds dissipate, winemakers get a chance to come up for air in between vintages (so you might actually rub elbows with them in the tasting room), Michelin-rated restaurants have open reservations (our recommendations: Bell’s in Los Alamos and Les Petites Canailles in Paso Robles), and hotel rates are at their lowest.
Q1 really is the sweet spot of the year. Think about it: in the Fall, we go from the hustle and bustle of Harvest Season and straight into the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Then soon after, Spring — along with all its beauty — brings festivals, weddings, concerts, and everyone else who has been itching to get out and enjoy the sunshine.
But that’s just the thing — there’s no shortage of sunshine on the Central Coast. When 65° is your typical daytime high, you can enjoy everything you would any other time of the year. So start planning your stay, and save on accommodations while you’re at it. Right now, all Nomada hotels are offering a special deal: 20% off stays now through March 15, 2026 with code ‘COZY20’. This offer is valid for new, direct bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount.
