Justin & Andrea’s Guidebook

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Justin & Andrea’s Guidebook

Naramata Bench wineries

Roundabout one block north of condo, take Vancouver Ave and up to the bench in minutes. If no vehicle most wine tour options pick up at Penticton Lakeside Resort which is a quick two block walk. Touring via bike is also available via KVR trail. Fantastic varietals including Riesling, Viognier, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and excellent red and white blends. Outdoor tastings with fantastic Okanagan Lake views. Recommend
Great Bordeaux blend “Portfolio”, other red blends, excellent Syrah, etc. Typically tastings outside, nice views
Laughing Stock Vineyards
1548 Naramata Rd
Great Bordeaux blend “Portfolio”, other red blends, excellent Syrah, etc. Typically tastings outside, nice views
Excellent Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Bordeaux blends, great large patio for tastings with stellar views.
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Little Engine Wines
851 Naramata Rd
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Excellent Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Bordeaux blends, great large patio for tastings with stellar views.
Excellent white varietals, blends, Pinot noir, Merlot, red blends.
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
La Frenz Winery
1525 Randolph Rd
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Excellent white varietals, blends, Pinot noir, Merlot, red blends.
Great white and red portfolio, and excellent lunch and dinner menu with fantastic views of Penticton, Okanagan Lake. Closet full service winery from our condo - less than 10 min drive.
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Rd N
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great white and red portfolio, and excellent lunch and dinner menu with fantastic views of Penticton, Okanagan Lake. Closet full service winery from our condo - less than 10 min drive.
Just over 10 min from condo - full white and red portfolio with tasty lunch and dinner menu. Nice views from patio.
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata Rd
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Just over 10 min from condo - full white and red portfolio with tasty lunch and dinner menu. Nice views from patio.
Full white and red portfolio - great red varietal and blend options. Full bodied red wines (old world inspired), and great patio that serves lunch and dinner.
12 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Serendipity Winery
990 Lower Debeck Rd
12 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Full white and red portfolio - great red varietal and blend options. Full bodied red wines (old world inspired), and great patio that serves lunch and dinner.
Solid portfolio (we prefer their whites vs reds), 50 yard line Lake Okanagan views
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Bench 1775 Winery
1775 Naramata Rd
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Solid portfolio (we prefer their whites vs reds), 50 yard line Lake Okanagan views
Solid portfolio of whites and reds, Tuscan inspired patio with great lunch options.
38 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Lake Breeze Vineyards
930 Sammet Rd
38 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Solid portfolio of whites and reds, Tuscan inspired patio with great lunch options.
Great portfolio including some of the best reds on the bench. Laid back, non rushed tastings
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Daydreamer Wines
1305 Smethurst Rd
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great portfolio including some of the best reds on the bench. Laid back, non rushed tastings

Craft Brewpub

Excellent portfolio of beers and tasty Locally sourced food options. Great indoor views and pet friendly outdoor patio.
3 blocks from condo - great Mexican inspired menu, full portfolio of beers with large windows and large outdoor patio
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Neighbourhood Brewing
187 Westminster Avenue West
34 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
3 blocks from condo - great Mexican inspired menu, full portfolio of beers with large windows and large outdoor patio
Large portfolio of beers, two patio options, tasty food options including chicken nachos, pretzel bomb, salads, etc. One block from condo.
73 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Cannery Brewing
198 Ellis St
73 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Large portfolio of beers, two patio options, tasty food options including chicken nachos, pretzel bomb, salads, etc. One block from condo.
Full beer portfolio, lunch options that are particularly kid friendly (gourmet hot dogs, finger foods). 1.5 blocks from condo
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Highway 97 Brewery
200 Ellis Street
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Full beer portfolio, lunch options that are particularly kid friendly (gourmet hot dogs, finger foods). 1.5 blocks from condo
Full portfolio of beers, highly recommend the cerveza Clara. Delicious pizza with locally sourced ingredients. Nice patio (2 options). 3 blocks from condo
85 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Bad Tattoo Brewing
169 Estabrook Ave
85 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Full portfolio of beers, highly recommend the cerveza Clara. Delicious pizza with locally sourced ingredients. Nice patio (2 options). 3 blocks from condo
Solid portfolio of beers, tasty lunch and dinner options (pub food). Live entertainment on many evenings from local, regional, national artists. Two blocks from condo.
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Slackwater Brewing
218 Martin St
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Solid portfolio of beers, tasty lunch and dinner options (pub food). Live entertainment on many evenings from local, regional, national artists. Two blocks from condo.
Right off KVR trail. Great place to refuel on way back from condo with a large patio area, brand new building. Nice lighter beer options
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.
1220 Davenport Avenue
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Right off KVR trail. Great place to refuel on way back from condo with a large patio area, brand new building. Nice lighter beer options

Coffee and breakfast

Excellent coffee, tea and other caffeine options, along with tasty breakfast options.
3 blocks from condo - many caffeinated and non caffeinated beverage options and best breakfast sandwich options in Penticton
40 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Wayne & Freda
249 Westminster Ave W
40 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
3 blocks from condo - many caffeinated and non caffeinated beverage options and best breakfast sandwich options in Penticton
Great coffee, tea, bakery and other light breakfast and lunch options. Less than one block from condo
Honey Toast Cafe
66 Front Street
Great coffee, tea, bakery and other light breakfast and lunch options. Less than one block from condo
3 blocks from condo - excellent brunch and lunch options. Also grocery options.
74 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Bench Market
368 Vancouver Ave
74 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
3 blocks from condo - excellent brunch and lunch options. Also grocery options.
Excellent croissants, pastries and other breakfast and snack / desert options. Many types of delicious breads. Two blocks from condo
Petrasek Artisan Bakery
301 Main Street
Excellent croissants, pastries and other breakfast and snack / desert options. Many types of delicious breads. Two blocks from condo
Solid breakfast and lunch menu. Baked treats as well. 3 blocks from condo
7 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
The Bellevue Cafe
245 Main St
7 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Solid breakfast and lunch menu. Baked treats as well. 3 blocks from condo

Food scene

Excellent tapas inspired menu, fantastic views from patio and 2nd floor deck.
23 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Elma
994 Lakeshore Dr W
23 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Excellent tapas inspired menu, fantastic views from patio and 2nd floor deck.
Closed as of end of May but will re-emerge once development at old location is completed in 18 months-ish…. One of the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy itself! Nice patio. About 5 blocks from condo.
11 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Villa Rosa Ristorante
795 Westminster Ave W
11 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Closed as of end of May but will re-emerge once development at old location is completed in 18 months-ish…. One of the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy itself! Nice patio. About 5 blocks from condo.
Great Napoletana inspired pizza, tasty appies, great local wine and beer options. About 3.5 blocks from condo
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Pizzeria Tratto
256 Westminster Ave W
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great Napoletana inspired pizza, tasty appies, great local wine and beer options. About 3.5 blocks from condo
Delicious, locally inspired and sourced lunch and dinner options with beautiful views from both inside and patio
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Rd N
54 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Delicious, locally inspired and sourced lunch and dinner options with beautiful views from both inside and patio
Amazing lake views. Wide ranging menu. Off water behind Penticton Lakeside Resort. 3 scenic blocks from condo
56 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hooded Merganser Restaurant
21 Lakeshore Dr W
56 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Amazing lake views. Wide ranging menu. Off water behind Penticton Lakeside Resort. 3 scenic blocks from condo
Food is largely average from our experiences but fun atmosphere - large patio and deck overseeing Okanagan Lake.
82 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Salty's Beach House
1000 Lakeshore Dr W
82 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Food is largely average from our experiences but fun atmosphere - large patio and deck overseeing Okanagan Lake.
Excellent lunch and dinner options, great ambience. Nice deck area with nice views.
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata Rd
35 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Excellent lunch and dinner options, great ambience. Nice deck area with nice views.
Good sushi options, essentially across the street from condo
8 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Isshin Sushi Bar & Asian Dining
151 Front St
8 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Good sushi options, essentially across the street from condo
Another great sushi option two doors down from condo
GINZA SUSHI & POKE
74 Front Street
Another great sushi option two doors down from condo
Not walking distance but worth the drive. The Italian restaurant on site (Sonetto) food, ambience, service and views are all top notch. Very involved and engaging owner.
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Play Estate Winery
507 Skaha Hills Dr
10 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Not walking distance but worth the drive. The Italian restaurant on site (Sonetto) food, ambience, service and views are all top notch. Very involved and engaging owner.

Sightseeing

Full bike, e bike rental options - right across canal from condo. Highly recommend KVR Trail to Naramata. Very slight uphill grade after initial hike up to start of trail about 4 blocks up hill from condo.
27 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hoodoo Adventure Co
131 Ellis St
27 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Full bike, e bike rental options - right across canal from condo. Highly recommend KVR Trail to Naramata. Very slight uphill grade after initial hike up to start of trail about 4 blocks up hill from condo.
Beach 2 blocks from condo with various water rentals available. Amazing views, very family friendly beach with shore breaks that ensure relatively calm waters.
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Marina Way Beach
267 Marina Way
6 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Beach 2 blocks from condo with various water rentals available. Amazing views, very family friendly beach with shore breaks that ensure relatively calm waters.
Another close beach option (3 blocks). Many food and beverage options. Where most hotels / motels are.
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Okanagan Lake Beach
28 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Another close beach option (3 blocks). Many food and beverage options. Where most hotels / motels are.
Fantastic beach on south end of Penticton. Family friendly beach, water is calmer than Okanagan Lake. Sandy beach with shallow depths far out. 5– 10 min drive.
44 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Skaha Lake Park
44 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Fantastic beach on south end of Penticton. Family friendly beach, water is calmer than Okanagan Lake. Sandy beach with shallow depths far out. 5– 10 min drive.
Fantastic beach - very large. Clear, relatively calm water. Has beach volleyball court etc. Amazing Skaha Lake and bench views. Food also available. Max 10 min drive on south end of Penticton.
Sudbury Beach
380 Sudbury Avenue
Fantastic beach - very large. Clear, relatively calm water. Has beach volleyball court etc. Amazing Skaha Lake and bench views. Food also available. Max 10 min drive on south end of Penticton.

Skaha Bench wineries

South of Penticton. Short 15 - 25 min drives from condo. Amazing wine and views.
Award winning portfolio- all reds outside of Chardonnay. Their Red Icon Bordeaux blend has won many awards. Other varietals including Syrah, Merlot, and can Francs outstanding in most vintages. Patio tastings with panoramic view of Skaha Lake. We are wine club members, highly recommended.
17 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Painted Rock Estate Winery
400 Smythe Dr
17 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Award winning portfolio- all reds outside of Chardonnay. Their Red Icon Bordeaux blend has won many awards. Other varietals including Syrah, Merlot, and can Francs outstanding in most vintages. Patio tastings with panoramic view of Skaha Lake. We are wine club members, highly recommended.
One of the most diverse portfolios in Okanagan valley. They age their wines longer than most wineries before releasing so no additional aging required! Flagship Pentage blend is the best value for quality in Okanagan. We are wine club members. Highly recommended- note that access into property is one way so be prepared if any oncoming traffic…
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Pentage Winery
4551 Valleyview Rd
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
One of the most diverse portfolios in Okanagan valley. They age their wines longer than most wineries before releasing so no additional aging required! Flagship Pentage blend is the best value for quality in Okanagan. We are wine club members. Highly recommended- note that access into property is one way so be prepared if any oncoming traffic…
Great portfolio of whites and reds. Very modern building with lunch options and fantastic views.
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale Rd
22 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great portfolio of whites and reds. Very modern building with lunch options and fantastic views.
One of the largest portfolios in southern Okanagan. Really enjoy their Syrah, merlots, cab franc and red blends.
12 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Blasted Church Vineyards
378 Parsons Rd
12 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
One of the largest portfolios in southern Okanagan. Really enjoy their Syrah, merlots, cab franc and red blends.

Oliver and Osoyoos wineries

Many of the best full bodied reds found on both Black Sage and Golden Mile benches. Only 30-45 min drive from condo.
Renowned Nota Bene Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo, Syrah, and other red varietals and blends are typically excellent
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Black Hills Estate Winery
4190 Black Sage Rd
14 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Renowned Nota Bene Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo, Syrah, and other red varietals and blends are typically excellent
Very expansive varietal portfolio, one of oldest vineyards in Okanagan. Good prices for the quality of wine. Nice restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Hester Creek Estate Winery
877 Rd 8
26 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Very expansive varietal portfolio, one of oldest vineyards in Okanagan. Good prices for the quality of wine. Nice restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.
Great reds and whites. Strong portfolio all around. Beautiful Osoyoos Lake views.
16 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Nk'Mip Cellars
1400 Rancher Creek Rd
16 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Great reds and whites. Strong portfolio all around. Beautiful Osoyoos Lake views.
Really like both their white and red blends. Nice patio tastings with panoramic views of black sage Bench.
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Road 13 Vineyards
799 Ponderosa Rd
9 lokalinvånare rekommenderar
Really like both their white and red blends. Nice patio tastings with panoramic views of black sage Bench.
Underrated Black Sage bench winery. Expansive varietal portfolio. Often we find their Cab Sauv and Syrahs as some of the best in Okanagan. Great quality, affordable wines.
Desert Hills Estate Winery
4078 Black Sage Road
Underrated Black Sage bench winery. Expansive varietal portfolio. Often we find their Cab Sauv and Syrahs as some of the best in Okanagan. Great quality, affordable wines.