6 Family-Friendly Wineries + Breweries Around LA
Looking for a place where you can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with the kids along? These six family-friendly wineries, breweries and crafthouses around LA make an easy family outing — plus my picks for nearby family stops to turn it into a longer day.
Wineries + Breweries
The Stonehaus
A vineyard-style setting with a spacious outdoor courtyard, bocce ball, food, coffee and wine. A great option when you want the winery atmosphere while keeping the outing casual with kids.
- Vineyard-style wine experience
- Large outdoor courtyard + lawn
- Bocce ball
- Breakfast, lunch + dinner options
- Easy option for a relaxed Westlake Village outing
- Berniece Bennett Park — playground, lawn + picnic area
- Triunfo Park — playground and open grassy space
- Westlake Village Community Park — playgrounds, trails + lots of room to run
Cornell Wine Co.
A rustic wine shop and tasting room tucked along Mulholland Highway in the Santa Monica Mountains. It has a relaxed, countryside feel and was recommended by a local mom as an easy wine stop with kids along.
- Boutique + local California wines
- Rustic indoor/outdoor setting
- Dog-friendly
- Open Thursday–Sunday
- Parking can be limited
- Peter Strauss Ranch — the easiest pairing; explore the grounds and get some outdoor time
- Old Agoura Park — playground + relaxed neighborhood setting
- Malibu Creek State Park — worth the slightly longer drive if you want to turn it into a half-day nature outing
Golden Road Brewing
A large, casual brewery with plenty of indoor/outdoor space, a full food menu and features that make bringing the kids much easier.
- Large brewery + beer garden
- Dedicated kids’ menu
- Outdoor games
- Full food menu
- Dog-friendly patio
- Close to Griffith Park
- Griffith Park — choose from Travel Town, playgrounds, the LA Zoo area or simply some outdoor time
- Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park — an easy LA River walk + outdoor stop
- Atwater Village — grab coffee, dessert or walk around the neighborhood before or after
Wild Parrot Brewing Co.
A laid-back neighborhood brewery with an outdoor patio, food and a few thoughtful touches that make it particularly easy for families.
- Family-friendly brewery
- Games + toys available for kids
- Kid-friendly non-alcoholic drinks available
- Pub-style food
- Dog-friendly patio
- Free parking in the rear
- Victory Park — nearby playground + lots of open space
- Hamilton Park — simple neighborhood playground stop
- Kidspace + Brookside Park — a little farther, but worth it if you want to make it a full Pasadena outing
Scholb Premium Ales
A casual South Bay brewery with a spacious setting, games and a family-friendly atmosphere. Food trucks rotate through, so check the current schedule before heading over.
- Family-friendly brewery
- Games available
- Kids welcome
- Dog-friendly
- Rotating food trucks
- Easy parking
- Charles H. Wilson Park — my top pairing; large park + playgrounds. The Torrance Farmers Market is also held here Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Delthorne Park — smaller playground + walking path for a quick stop
- Del Amo Fashion Center — easy indoor option if it’s too hot, cold or rainy
Finney’s Crafthouse
Finney’s has several locations around Southern California, but Porter Ranch is especially convenient with kids because the beer garden overlooks the kids’ climbing structure at The Vineyards.
- Dedicated kids’ menu
- Kids’ climbing structure right outside the Porter Ranch location
- Pizza, burgers, shareables + lots of family-friendly food options
- Full bar + beer selection
- AMC is in the same center
- Other nearby locations include Burbank, Westlake Village, Stevenson Ranch + Claremont
- The Vineyards at Porter Ranch — honestly, you can make the whole outing here with the climbing structure, AMC, restaurants + shops
- Pillars Café + Shepherd Church play area — coffee + a smaller play stop right across the street
- Porter Ranch Community Park — newer playground, open space + views for a bigger play stop before or after