Things to do in Santa Barbara, California (CA): The Best Tours

Explore Santa Barbara’s gorgeous terrain on a private beginner or intermediate mountain bike tour. Enjoy a fun, scenic ride along coastal bluffs and through picturesque meadows with your expert guide. Feel the rush of a mountain bike ride lead by our expert guides who will show you the best twists and turns on the trails. Enjoy the comfort and fun of a high-end full suspension mountain bike designed to make your offroad bike tour easy and fun!

Inclusions: 1.5-hour mountain bike tour (based on option selected), Instructor, Mountain bike, Water, Helmet

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and Drink

Learn to stand-up paddleboard in beautiful Santa Barbara, with all equipment included! Your expert guide will teach you how to paddle, offer balance tips and accompany you on the water. All skill levels are welcome.-- you’ll be standing up on your board in no time! Outdoor activities in this Southern California city are great year-round.

Inclusions: 1.5-hour lesson, Expert instructor, Use of equipment (paddleboard, paddle, wetsuit)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drink, Towels

An evening of paddling and watching the night sky. This twilight kayak trip is a great way to end a full day, and offers spectacular views of the city and beaches from a unique perspective on the water! While the sky’s transition from day to night is reflected on the water, our guides offer astronomy myths, pointing out constellations and visible planets.

Inclusions: All associated kayaking gear (wet suit, PFD, helmet, paddle, etc., Knowledgeable guide and discussion of natural history/marine ecology, Spectacular views of Santa Barbara

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Parking is $2.00 per hour, maximum $12.00 per car., Gratuity for your guide(s) - While optional it is very much appreciated and to be given at your discretion in return for their leadership, expertise, and professionalism.You can tip the guide in cash or via credit card at the end of your tour as you feel appropriate.

Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette. Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS). Perfect for couples looking for a more unique experience beyond the commercial wineries. Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves. Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests) • LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating 

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, Alcoholic Beverages

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

From British classic to Caribbean icon, the Moke electric vehicle has become a symbol for fun in the sun. A Moke rental from Wheel Fun Rentals is the perfect way to enjoy all that Santa Barbara has to offer.

Inclusions: Booster seats for Children

Exclusions: Driver, Tour Guide

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and is tailored to your group’s preferences. Choose up to four wineries from our list of small production and family-owned wineries, or simply tell us your wine preferences and we will do all the work for you. We visit estate wineries on this tour. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates. *Gratuities are not included. Please tip your guide.

Inclusions: Door-to-door transportation from your accommodations, Gourmet picnic lunch, Guided private wine tour, Tasting fees at up to 4 wineries, Educational vineyard tour, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Please tip your guide! They appreciate your appreciation!

Join us on this cultivated excursion and take home your own authentic Santa Barbara Wine Tour experience. This tour includes 3 private tastings and a picnic lunch. Choose your own gourmet lunch option and let us show you what our local wine is all about! We will take you to 3 wineries by appointment only and enjoy a private tasting. Arrive in style in one of our luxurious vehicles, vans or buses; depending upon the size of your group. We can pick you up at any location in the greater Santa barbara area. You'll be able to picnic at one of the wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch that is included in your tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages

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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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We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize keeping our inventory up to date with the highest-end kayak and paddleboard gear you can find. Most importantly, our friendly tour guides and beach staff will be happy to answer any questions as they help assist you and the family into your ocean adventure!

Inclusions: Kayak or Paddle Board, Paddles, Life Vests or PFDs

Exclusions: Gratuities