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Welcome To The

Cheese Trail

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

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Early Access

We're currently fine-tuning our new website, which features fresh content like Cheese Shops and our Cheese Directory. During this period, business profiles may contain incomplete or inaccurate information. For an optimal experience, we recommend a desktop computer with the latest version of its operating system and the Google Chrome browser.

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.

Gift

Card

Our digital gift cards are perfect for lovers of California Artisan Cheese, redeemable with a wide array of businesses within our curated network.

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

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!

Trail

Map

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

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

Events

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

Retail

Locations

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

Meet Our Team

Cheese Trail founder Vivien Straus stands leaning against a red barn door. She is smiling and has a white collared shirt with blue stripes. The interior of the barn can be seen out of focus in the background behind her.

Vivien Straus

Founder + Managing Partner

Cheese Trail partner Michael Straus is photographed leaning against the wooden railing of a pier. He is wearing a grey T-shirt and green jacket. There is a cedar shanked building behind him, illuminated by string lights.

Michael Straus

Cheese Trail Webmaster Ryan Grae is photographed during goat yoga. He is in childs pose with a baby goat resting on his back. The goat is black with white markings on it's face, ears, and belly. Ryan is wearing a green Yosemite Conservancy beanie, blue collared shirt, and khacki pants. His yoga mat is purple. In the background is a field, wooden picket fence, some trees, and sky.

Ryan Grae

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