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 RdGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Little Engine Wines
851 Naramata RdExcellent Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Bordeaux blends, great large patio for tastings with stellar views.
Excellent white varietals, blends, Pinot noir, Merlot, red blends.
22 habitants recommandent
La Frenz Winery
1525 Randolph RdExcellent 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 habitants recommandent
Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Rd NGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata RdJust 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 habitants recommandent
Serendipity Winery
990 Lower Debeck RdFull 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 habitants recommandent
Bench 1775 Winery
1775 Naramata RdSolid 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 habitants recommandent
Lake Breeze Vineyards
930 Sammet RdSolid 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 habitants recommandent
Daydreamer Wines
1305 Smethurst RdGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Neighbourhood Brewing
187 Westminster Avenue West3 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 habitants recommandent
Cannery Brewing
198 Ellis StLarge 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 habitants recommandent
Highway 97 Brewery
200 Ellis StreetFull 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 habitants recommandent
Bad Tattoo Brewing
169 Estabrook AveFull 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 habitants recommandent
Slackwater Brewing
218 Martin StSolid 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 habitants recommandent
Abandoned Rail Brewing Co.
1220 Davenport AvenueRight 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 habitants recommandent
Wayne & Freda
249 Westminster Ave W3 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 StreetGreat 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 habitants recommandent
The Bench Market
368 Vancouver Ave3 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 StreetExcellent 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 habitants recommandent
The Bellevue Cafe
245 Main StSolid 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 habitants recommandent
Elma
994 Lakeshore Dr WExcellent 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 habitants recommandent
Villa Rosa Ristorante
795 Westminster Ave WClosed 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 habitants recommandent
Pizzeria Tratto
256 Westminster Ave WGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Poplar Grove Winery
425 Middle Bench Rd NDelicious, 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 habitants recommandent
Hooded Merganser Restaurant
21 Lakeshore Dr WAmazing 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 habitants recommandent
Salty's Beach House
1000 Lakeshore Dr WFood 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 habitants recommandent
Hillside Winery
1350 Naramata RdExcellent lunch and dinner options, great ambience. Nice deck area with nice views.
Good sushi options, essentially across the street from condo
8 habitants recommandent
Isshin Sushi Bar & Asian Dining
151 Front StGood sushi options, essentially across the street from condo
GINZA SUSHI & POKE
74 Front StreetAnother 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 habitants recommandent
Play Estate Winery
507 Skaha Hills DrNot 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 habitants recommandent
Hoodoo Adventure Co
131 Ellis StFull 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 habitants recommandent
Marina Way Beach
267 Marina WayBeach 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 habitants recommandent
Okanagan Lake Beach
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 habitants recommandent
Parc du lac Skaha
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 AvenueFantastic 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 habitants recommandent
Painted Rock Estate Winery
400 Smythe DrAward 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 habitants recommandent
Pentage Winery
4551 Valleyview RdOne 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 habitants recommandent
Liquidity Wines
4720 Allendale RdGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Blasted Church Vineyards
378 Parsons RdOne 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 habitants recommandent
Black Hills Estate Winery
4190 Black Sage RdRenowned 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 habitants recommandent
Hester Creek Estate Winery
877 Rd 8Very 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 habitants recommandent
Nk'Mip Cellars
1400 Rancher Creek RdGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Road 13 Vineyards
799 Ponderosa RdReally 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 RoadUnderrated 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.