From August 5-30, 2026, Valle de Guadalupe celebrates the 36th edition of Fiestas de la Vendimia — a full month of wine tastings, pairing dinners, guided winery tours, and the traditional sunset grape stomping. More than 50 regional restaurants take part, with live music across five stages throughout the valley. It’s one of the most anticipated events on Baja California’s wine calendar — and a great excuse to combine beach and wine country in one trip.
The detail most people miss: where to sleep
The valley itself has charming boutique lodging — but it’s limited, and rates climb during harvest weeks. Rosarito, less than an hour away by car, has far more availability. Basing yourself in a Rosarito house gives you flexibility to pick which day to visit the valley without fighting over the one hotel room left that night — plus you get to enjoy the beach for the rest of the trip.
Another real advantage: nobody has to drive all the way back
After a day of tastings, driving straight back across the border the same day isn’t ideal. Staying in Rosarito means whoever’s driving only has a 45-60 minute trip back to the house — not a border crossing while tired or a few glasses in.
Our houses in Rosarito
- Casa Azul — 10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2.5 baths. A relaxed base for coming and going from the valley.
- Casa Verde — 10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2.5 baths. Great if multiple couples or a bigger group are heading to the valley together.
- Casa Patio — 6 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath. A smaller, more intimate wine getaway, with its own patio to unwind when you get back.
Planning your visit
- The event runs the whole month of August — pick a specific weekend and book your stay early, since the most popular dates fill up first.
- For the full winery lineup, specific tasting tickets, and dinner reservations, check the official Fiestas de la Vendimia channels directly — that info and pricing change every season.
- Consider booking a driver for your day in the valley, so everyone can enjoy the tastings without worrying about getting back.