Valle de Guadalupe — Places To Visit

Bobby Solomon: Design hotel with an adventurous restaurant attached.

Bobby Solomon: On the grounds of the El Mogor farm, which provides the restaurant with its lamb, eggs, herbs, vegetables and gorgeous wines. The blood-sausage ravioli, topped with an octopus tentacle, is delicious.

Bobby Solomon: Among the younger wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Try the Nebbiolo. The sommelier at The French Laundry sought out La Lechuza wines to pour at the legendary restaurant. Tastings by appointment only.

Bobby Solomon: David Castro Hussong, an exciting young chef, has returned to his native Baja to bend all the rules.

Bobby Solomon: Still a work in progress, this desert complex has five modern rooms, a pool, a winery built around a dead tree, dirt-biking trails and hot springs. Stop for some rose and gorgeous views.

Bobby Solomon: Try the queso fresco made on premises with fresh milk, shredded beef machaca with eggs, flaky flour tortillas and warming café de olla spiked with cinnamon and dark brown sugar.

Bobby Solomon: The restaurant’s six-course tasting menu ($75 per person; $120 with wine pairing) is dictated by what the chefs have gathered from the garden and brought in from local farms each day.

Bobby Solomon: "The elote asado, chorizo hecho en casa, tuetano (bone marrow), tabla de quesos, risotto, and the chorizo & chistorra were all stand outs. The risotto de campo is not to be missed!"

Bobby Solomon: If you love drinking locally-produced rosé and slurping down black “pata negra” clams and grilled oysters, head to Casa de Piedra winery and check out Drew Deckman’s new raw bar, Conchas de Piedra.

Bobby Solomon: The shop sells regional cheeses, locally-made olive oil, bread, salsa, jam, and wine. The aged Real Del Castillo cheese is a must, as is the fresh goat and Ramonetti

Bobby Solomon: Try the ahi tuna tostadas topped with chicharron, octopus and cheese burritos, and chicken grilled over mesquite. Pair with a glass of La Lomita’s Págano (Grenache) or Sacro (Cabernet-Merlot blend).

Bobby Solomon: This winery is known for exceptional blends like the jammy Colina Norte (Tempranillo, Carignan and Grenache) and the smooth and rich Amado IV (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Zinfandel).

Bobby Solomon: The location is entirely outdoor with a thatched roof overlooking his herb garden and the Valle de Guadalupe vineyards below. Groovy & jazzy versions of hit songs play. It’s a full sensory experience.

Bobby Solomon: An excellent, beautiful coffee shop for working. Free, fast WiFi and lots of outlets. Prices: 30 pesos for a cortado. Super cute.

Bobby Solomon: Lounge at the outdoor bar serving local craft beer and wine overlooking the valley, while enjoying Mexican gastropub fare at TROIKA.

Bobby Solomon: Ensenada’s best breakfast spot. Tuck into fresh buttermilk bread and house-churned ricotta.

Bobby Solomon: Cuatro Cuatros Bar Bura is located on the edge of a hill with nothing but Pacific Ocean out in front of you. Get there early to grab a table because seats fill up quickly, especially on the weekends.

Bobby Solomon: A relaxing atmosphere with an area to sit outside and observe the beautiful landscape. Though the location is small, it is packed with character and has a modern looking building.

Bobby Solomon: The wines in this bright new tasting room showcase the craft of Baja veteran Camillo Magoni. Pick up some delicious olive oil and 18-year-old balsamic vinegar from the property while you’re there.

Bobby Solomon: Minimalism at its best: a simple patio fronting a prep kitchen in a repurposed shipping container, with vines in every direction.

Bobby Solomon: The restaurant Laja in the valley leans more to the Mediterranean than to down-home Mexican.

Bobby Solomon: One of Rick Bayless’ favorite places in the Valle.