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Welcome To The

Cheese Trail

A comprehensive resource for lovers of California artisan cheese. Discover cheesemakers using our interactive map, attend educational and fun events, browse our new cheese directory, and find the nearest cheese shop.

A digital illustration depicting an orange sunset and California's rolling hills and farmland.

2024 Print Map

Our refreshed Cheese Trail Print Map is now available online and in numerous locations throughout California. It features 45 cheesemakers that are open to the public, plus plenty of exciting stops and scenic views along the way. Travel safe and let us know what you think of your adventure!

Cheese

With hundreds of cheeses and many more to come, our new directory is the best place to discover your next obsession.

Experiences

Wine tastings, culinary classes, guided farm tours, and tons of new features and businesses being added soon!

Shops

Discover cheese shops, retailers, and farmers markets across California who offer artisan and specialty cheeses.

Cheesemakers

From the border of Oregon down to Mexico, our directory of cheesemakers stretches across the entire state of California.

Cheese

Shops

Discover your favorite cheeses using our new directory of cheese shops, specialty retailers, and farmers markets.

Cheese

Directory

Want to learn more about a specific type of cheese or find it in a store near you? Check out our brand new cheese directory!

Experience

Directory

Looking for something different? We're working on adding new experiences like cheesemaking classes, tours, wine and cheese tastings, and so much more. Stay tuned for updates.

Trail

Map

Our interactive trail map features cheesemakers throughout the state of California. New additions coming soon, including filtering by region, availability, and more.

Cheese

Blog

Our Cheese Blog showcases California's finest producers, news, recipes, and more. Sign up for our mailing list to stay in the loop!

Cheese

Events

Our events directory features hands-on cheesemaking classes, farm tours, tastings, lectures, and so much more. Check back for new additions weekly.

Check Out Our Latest Blog Posts

Exclusive Offers & Discount Codes

October 17, 2024

Collection of artisan cheeses

What is Rennet?

October 18, 2024

Rounds of Cabrales blue (Asturias, Northern Spain) are aged 2-5 months in limestone caves.

Photo Essay: The Cheeses of Asturias, Northern Spain

September 28, 2024

NBC TV's "California Live" features Stepladder, Marin French & Nicasio Valley.

NBC TV Features the Cheese Trail!

September 14, 2024

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