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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.

Print Map

Our 2025 Cheese Trail Print Map in our shop, and for free at numerous locations throughout California. It features 44 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!

Retailers

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.

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.

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!

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.

Trail

Map

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

With deep gratitude to our sponsors & supporters

Check Out Our Latest Blog Posts

A Bay Area Icon Turns 160: Marin French Cheese Celebrates with a Nod to the Golden Gate

Celebrating 160 years of Marin French Cheese and 88 years of the Golden Gate Bridge, with a special nod to their Golden Gate Cheese — featured now at Gus’s Market in San Francisco.

Equipment For Sale

For sale, by owner: Used cheesemaking equipment

Agricultural Photography Exhibit

Magnificent images reveal Marin's agrarian roots and present bounty, offering an intimate look at what life was like for Marin ranchers and farmers from the 1920s to the recent past. At West Marin Western Weekend, June 7, 2025.

Small white cheese curds, from CheeseSmith, San Diego

Where Can I Find Fresh Curds?

Craving squeaky-fresh cheese curds? Here’s where to find them—from San Diego to Petaluma, these creameries have you covered.

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