The 10 Best Day Trips from in Santa Barbara, California (CA)

This Santa Barbara wine tour is ideal for couples and small groups. On this full-day excursion, you can relax and enjoy the scenery as you are chauffeured to boutique estate wineries for private, seated tastings. You will have an intimate experience as you meet winemakers in private intimate settings that are not open to the public. You will be tasting wine right out of the barrel wen available. The itinerary may change, but most likely, you will be tasting in a cellar, and at 2 vineyard settings. You will enjoy a picnic style lunch at one of the vineyards we will visit.

Inclusions: Pick up/Drop off anywhere in Santa Barbara - Santa Ynez - Solvang, Friendly & knowledgeable driver, Gourmet picnic lunch among vineyards, Stops at 3 family-owned boutique wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join us for a boutique and casual afternoon excursion to Santa Barbara's gorgeous wine country. Enjoy a later start time and you won't miss out  on the fun! Small intimate groups provide for an authentic an boutique experience with ultra-premium vineyards included.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Luxury Transportation, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities (Standard Industry 18-20%

For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours provides guests exclusive access to only Santa Barbara’s ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. Tour is small and personal - only a maximum of six guests per tour. Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves.  **Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours** • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests) • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED • NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes, Premium Wine Tasting, Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads), Maximum tour of only eight guests, Most tours offered cheese platter, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking, We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

No Commercial Crowded Wineries. No Standing Bar Tasting Rooms. Sustainable Wine Tours provides guests with exclusive access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERIES. Enjoy premium wines in seated one-on-one tastings and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-4 guests)

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Tesla Model X SUV, Premium Wine Tasting at ultra small production wineries, Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads), Most tours offered cheese platter, Bottled water, All tasting fees included, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking, We love our pets but unfortunately we are unable to accommodate dogs, cats, pigs, birds, etc

Enjoy a social, fun day in Santa Ynez wine country in this join-in wine tour. You will make new friends and taste world-class wines from Santa Barbara. You will be pick up at your hotel in Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, or Los Olivos and along with other travelers visit 4 wineries in Santa Barbara wine country. The groups will be no more than 8 people in order to keep them intimate. You will meet passionate winemakers, hear their stories, and see the beautiful sights of Santa Barbara wine country. You will also enjoy a tasty picnic lunch at one of the beautiful wineries overlooking vineyards. At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel for a well deserved nap from a fun-filled day. Depending on the tour, you maybe tasting wines where Miles and Jack from the movie Sideways went tasting. Pick ups 10:30 -11:00 am Taste & lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop offs at hotels 3:30 - 4:00 pm Bottled water and light snacks included.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Picnic lunch with available vegetarian options, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a social, fun day in Santa Ynez wine country in this join-in wine tour. You will make new friends and taste world-class wines from Santa Barbara. You will be pick up at your hotel in Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, or Los Olivos and along with other travelers visit 4 small family owned boutique wineries. The groups will be no more than 8 people in order to keep them intimate. You will meet passionate winemakers, hear their stories, and see the beautiful sights of Santa Barbara wine country. You will also enjoy a tasty picnic lunch at one of the beautiful wineries overlooking vineyards. At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel for a well deserved nap from a fun-filled day. Depending on the tour, you maybe tasting wines where Miles and Jack from the movie Sideways went tasting. Pick ups 10:30 -11:00 am Taste & lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop offs at hotels 3:30 - 4:00 pm Bottled water and light snacks included.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Picnic lunch with available vegetarian options, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

** PRIVATE WINE TOUR TO SMALL PRODUCTION WINERIES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - PRIVATE VEHICLE (2-8 guests max) & ALL PRIVATE LOCATIONS THESE PRIVATE LOCATIONS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ARE A MORE SELECT LIST. Enjoy limited release, premium wines in all seated one-on-one tastings. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED, PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WINERIES. We provide our guests with insider's access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries. Upon booking contact our hotline. • PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED WINERY • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-5 guests) or LUXURY MERCEDES (for 5-8 guests) 

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Tesla Model X SUV or Luxury Mercedes, Premium Wine Tasting at ultra small production wineries, Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads), Most tours offered cheese platter, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking, We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

We are the only All Inclusive Tour Group with experienced & licensed professionals. We are not only knowledgeable but it is our goal to make sure that you & your party has the best experience during your visit to Santa Ynez wine country. We have luxurious vehicles that gives you the next level of comfort and relaxation. Sit back and let 805 All Inclusive Tours do the rest!

Inclusions: Tastings at 3 Vineyards., Lunch, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Unscheduled Stops

If you like tasty treats and wine, then you are going to love this Santa Ynez tour! This wine tour features a delicious sampling of wine infused cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. Some of our favorite cupcakes include Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah. Your group will be picked up by air-conditioned shuttle in the morning. We will preview the day and head up to Santa Ynez Valley. Once there, you will enjoy wine tasting at three of the areas best wineries. Wineries visited vary based on availability. Your group will visit beautiful Los Olivos and enjoy an incredible cupcake and wine tasting. Your guides will cover local human history and insight into wine region along the way. Your day of Cupcakes and Wine includes: - Shuttle Pick Up from Your Hotel - Cupcake tasting - All wine tasting fees - you will visit 3 wineries of those listed - Deli style lunch - Discussion of wine making as well as natural and human history

Inclusions: *Please Note: Lunch is not included on Saturdays or Sundays due to winery restrictions on weekends. There will be lunch options available for purchase at the wineries., All Fees and Taxes, Wine Tasting Fees at 3 wineries., Re-usable water bottles that can be re-filled at stops throughout the tour, Snacks on the tour and cupcake flight fees

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Ready for a touch of luxury? Have a relaxing day in beautiful Santa Barbara! This trip starts off with a spectacular drive up the coast before arriving downtown. Marvel at the Spanish-inspired historic buildings and take in a panoramic view from the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse before exploring the historic Old Mission. Have lunch and soak in the Old West Ambiance at the Cold Spring Tavern. Take a beautiful drive up to charming Los Olivos and try out some of the local wines such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. This tour is around 9 hours and includes admission to the Old Mission self-guided tour and one free wine tasting experience (or olive oil tasting for under 21s). The planned itinerary can be personalized to include your most desired sightseeing or dining destinations. Contact us to customize this tour!

Inclusions: One wine tasting at Fess Parker Winery, Bottled water, Light snacks are provided during transport., Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, equipment rental fees (e.g. bicycle, electric scooter), Additional wine tastings