Central Coast - California

The Central Coast AVA is a massive California wine region spanning from the San Francisco Bay to Santa Barbara County, established in 1985 and known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. It includes over 40 distinct sub-regions (AVAs) across six counties.

1. Adelaida District
2. Alisos Canyon
3. Arroyo Grande
4. Arroyo Seco
5. Ballard Canyon
6. Carmel Valley
7. Chalone
8. Cienega Valley
9. Contra Costa
10. Creston District
11. Edna Valley
12. El Pomar District
13. Gabilan Mountains
14. Hames Valley
15. Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara
16. Lamorinda
17. Lime Kiln Valley
18. Livermore Valley
19. Los Olivos District
20. Monterey
21. Mt. Harlan
22. Pacheco Pass
23. Paicines
24. Paso Robles
    1. Estrella District
    2. Geneseo District
    3. Highlands District
    4. Willow Creek District
25. San Antonio Valley
26. San Benito
27. San Bernabe
28. San Francisco Bay *
29. San Juan Creek
30. San Lucas
31. San Luis Obispo Coast (SLO Coast)
32. San Miguel District
33. San Ysidro District
34. Santa Clara Valley
35. Santa Lucia Highlands
36. Santa Margarita Ranch
37. Santa Maria Valley
38. Santa Ynez Valley
39. Sta. Rita Hills
40. Templeton Gap District
41. York Mountain (Santa Cruz Mountain AVA specifically excluded)