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Wine Bars·Downtown·San Luis Obispo, CA

Sextant Wines

4.6Google rating(130 reviews)
Sextant Wines

Known For

Boldly structured reds poured in a maritime-themed tasting room

Sextant Wines leans into its nautical identity with a vintage interior full of navigational curiosities and a list built around bold Central Coast reds. Instagrammable without being obvious, and reliably the kind of stop that turns into two hours.

🕐Best time to visit: Friday afternoons, before the weekend crowd discovers it again

1653 Maxwellton St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

Our Take

Sextant Wines has the instagrammable interior and knowledgeable staff that make a wine stop feel worth the detour. It lands just at the worth-a-visit-if-you're-nearby tier — consistent and pleasant, but not quite the standout that demands a special trip.

The Vibe

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Location

Downtown

1653 Maxwellton St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA

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