About Beckmen Vineyards
Beckmen Vineyards is a family winery outside Los Olivos in the Santa Ynez Valley, run by a father and two of his sons. The estate dates to 1994, and the winery says it was the first vineyard in Santa Barbara County to be farmed biodynamically, with certification since 2009 and no herbicides, insecticides or nitrogen fertilizers. Rhône grapes are the focus: recent releases include Syrah, Grenache rosé and Chardonnay from their Purisima Mountain Vineyard and a blend called Cuvée le Bec.
The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A seated flight of five wines costs $30 and usually takes 45 minutes to an hour, on the covered deck or at the bar. For a closer look, the Farm to Glass tour ($60, daily at 11 a.m., about 90 minutes) walks through the vineyard and the winery and barrel rooms before a five-wine tasting; a private tour with a cheese and charcuterie platter runs $125 and must be booked 72 hours ahead.
The grounds are a good place to slow down. Gazebos overlook a pond and garden, and outside food is welcome; the winery points visitors to delis and cheese shops in Los Olivos for supplies. Children are welcome with adult supervision, and leashed dogs are allowed, though guests under 21 and dogs cannot join the two tours. Bottle service at a gazebo or dock requires one bottle per two people.
Clairmont Farms, a lavender farm producing since 1998, is also in Los Olivos, about 10 minutes away. Pair a morning walk among the lavender with a picnic lunch and an afternoon tasting at Beckmen.
What to do
- Taste a flight of five estate wines on the covered deck
- Walk the biodynamic vineyard and barrel rooms on the Farm to Glass tour, daily at 11 a.m.
- Picnic at a gazebo overlooking the pond and garden
- Book bottle service at a private gazebo or the dock
- Pick up Syrah, Grenache rosé or Chardonnay from Purisima Mountain Vineyard
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open daily year-round; Farm to Glass tour daily at 11 a.m.
- Hours
- Posted on their website (2026): daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Admission
- Tasting of five wines $30; Farm to Glass tour $60; private tour $125 (as posted on their website, October 2026)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Farm to Glass tour crosses uneven vineyard ground
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Reservations are recommended because space is limited; groups over 8 must call or email rather than book online
- Bring lunch from Los Olivos; outside food is welcome but outside alcohol is not
- Wear flat, sturdy shoes for the vineyard tour
- Plan a designated driver before you head out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Clairmont Farms · about 10 minutes away
Clairmont Farms is in Los Olivos about 10 minutes away, so a lavender stop and a picnic at Beckmen fit easily into one afternoon.
Getting there
Questions
Are kids allowed at Beckmen Vineyards?
Yes, with adult supervision at all times; guests under 21 cannot join the Farm to Glass or private tours.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash, but not on the tours.
Can I bring a picnic?
Yes. Outside food is welcome, especially at the gazebos; outside alcohol is not.
How much is a tasting?
Five wines for $30, as posted on their website in 2026.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Lompoc & the Santa Ynez Valley, California
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