Tours in Santa Barbara

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Santa Barbara's famed Funk Zone, where our exclusive wine and culinary tour promises an unparalleled experience. Starting at the prestigious Margerum winery, guests are treated to a selection of the finest wines California has to offer, complemented by specialty from the finest chef in the Funk Zone. As the tour progresses, it reaches its pinnacle at the esteemed Oku restaurant, renowned for its delectable sushi offerings. Here, amidst breathtaking waterfront views, guests indulge in the perfect pairing of sushi and wine, curated to tantalize the palate. Led by our knowledgeable, witty guides, renowned for their captivating stories, guests are assured not only the best wines and culinary delights but also an unforgettable journey through the heart of Santa Barbara's culinary scene. 2.5 -3.0 Hours and 1.5 miles of a walking historical and fun fact tour. 5 Family Owned Funk Zone Restaurants will be visited!

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!

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and marine ecology, as well as local trivia during this fun and exhilarating day on the water. This 2 hour paddling adventure offers spectacular views of the city and beaches from a unique perspective on the water!

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as well as to show you the hidden places that aren’t listed in every guidebook. We can arrange beforehand to focus on what you find most interesting: Architecture? History? Adobe construction? Fabulous views? Gardens (Santa Barbara has one of the largest varieties of trees in its downtown area of any city in the country!)? Perhaps a combination of them all! I can cater to whatever interests you have!

BEST Taco tour in town 5 great curated tacos, 3 alcoholic drinks and special "Shop Local "coupons...1.5 miles 2 and a half hours of a walking tour. We are ranked the #1 Food Tour in Santa Barbara with over 150 5 star reviews. Our guides will make you laugh and learn! Such a great food and drinks tour for the entire family.

** 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) 

Grapeline offers an exceptional and comprehensive wine tour experience in the Santa Ynez Valley, with a focus on providing guests with a curated itinerary, expert guidance, and top-notch service. A Grapeline-crafted itinerary features three wineries, with tasting fees included. Allowing you to immerse yourself in the diverse offerings of the region without worrying about additional expenses. A delectable boxed picnic lunch adds to the convenience and ensures that guests have a delightful dining experience amidst their wine-tasting adventure. The concierge-class transportation with a knowledgeable Grapeline driver/host contributes to a seamless and enjoyable tour, allowing guests to relax and fully savor the Santa Ynez Valley's wine offerings. Grapeline has crafted a comprehensive and top-tier wine tour experience that caters to the desires of wine enthusiasts and novices alike, looking for a memorable and hassle-free exploration of the Santa Ynez Valley's wineries.

Join us on this cultivated 5 to 6 Hour 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.

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours brings guests to exclusive Santa Barbara Counties ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach. 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

This is an EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening to Santa Barbara ghost stories) and a free gift for a second traditional SBGT in the future. You will meet your guide on the front steps of the old 836 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Post office. You will then be walked to either Frequency Winery, Au Bon Climat Winery or Silver Winery (depending on their availability. Wineries require advance bookings. You will have this booking met during of the first part of your tour ) You will have an amazing wine tasting experience before beginning your SB outside ghost walking tour. Free gift bag includes candy and protection package for future travel. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you!

Private Santa Barbara Wine Country tour for your group. Visit 3 different wineries with tasting fees and lunch included. This tour is ideal for couples or groups of up to fourteen people. This is a 7 hour tour including pick-up and drop-off from your residence or hotel in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, and surrounding areas.

Ride on the Amtrak Coast Starlight train from Oxnard Railway Station to Santa Barbara(One-way train ticket included, no tour guide during the train trip), after exploring the beauty of Santa Barbara, we will driving back to Los Angeles! Explore the beauty of this amazing city with speical experience. Sightsee amazing sites in a relaxed ride. Experience a perfect family-friendly adventurous day. Today, we will depart from Oxnard Railway Station and ride the Coast Starlight train to Santa Barbara! Here, you can enjoy the stunning coastline views along the way. Upon reaching our destination in Santa Barbara, we will enjoy a lovely lunch and explore the true beauty of Santa Barbara. Finally, we will drive to Los Angeles. Itinerary: Los Angeles → Oxnard → Amtrak Coast Starlight (60 mins, ticket included, no tour guide during the trip) → Pier Santa Barbara (90 mins) → Superior Court Of California (60 mins) → Old Mission Santa Barbara (outside visit, 40 mins) → Los Angeles

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. 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 

This wine tour features a delicious sampling of cupcakes from a local bakery. Your group will be picked up by an 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 area's 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 the wine region along the way. Included: - Pick Up from Your Hotel - Cupcake tasting - All wine tasting fees - you will visit 3 wineries of those listed - Deli-style lunch

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food photos. This food & photo tour starts on lower State Street and will walk you through the Funk Zone neighborhood where you will taste what Santa Barbara is known for with bites of fresh seafood, gastropub creations, Mexican food, artisan beer, and locally grown wines several different locations. Along the way,  you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit. You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot photo tips from your pro tour guide and take your food photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro! (Please note: we cannot accommodate shellfish allergies, vegan or celiac restrictions at this time. However, we only have one shellfish/seafood tasting on the tour.)

The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare to take in Santa Barbara's most stunning oceanfront views as you glide in between the waves and the palm trees. This Electric Bike Tour involves riding on the beach as well as biking through town on the boardwalk and downtown promenade. If you're looking for the must-do activity that shows you everything Santa Barbara has to offer this is the bike tour for you. For your safety helmets are both required and provided on this bike tour.

PADDLING SANTA BARBARA'S 'AMERICAN RIVIERA' Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera.  The dramatic geography and warm Mediterranean climate are best appreciated on the ocean, by kayak.  This guided kayak tour of the Santa Barbara Harbor and waterfront area is a wonderful experience for the whole family.  From sea lions and sea stars to pelicans, egrets, and herons, our coastline has an abundance of beautiful creatures to admire.  If you're lucky you could paddle with a family of dolphins or wave to grey whales passing by on their yearly migration pattern.  This is the perfect activity if you are visiting Santa Barbara and looking for unique things to do with your friends or family. 

A tour that highlights the most excellent wines to be found in Santa Barbara. This 3 Hour Wine Tasting & History Tour Includes: -(2)Boutique Wine tastings at the region's best wine tasting rooms -Artisanal chocolate tasting of delicious handmade local chocolates -Insider information on the area's wine industry and it's incredible wines -An in-depth historical tour and sightseeing as you walk through downtown, including the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, La Arcada and State Street Duration of Tour: Approximately 3 Hours Book Online Now!

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the gorgeous Santa Barbara wine country. The wine tours are designed for guests to relax, enjoy scenic views, eat a fresh catered picnic lunch and most important to discover premium boutique wineries that produce high-quality wines. Our goal is to create an unforgettable Santa Barbara wine tour experience.

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour.

Our Wine Tours will be one of your best and most memorable lifetime experiences you'll ever experience . We look forward to giving you a warm welcome as you explore what, Santa Barbara County and the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley is all about . Here's to an unforgettable Wine Touring experience !

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! An exclusive experience with your professional ghost and supernatural storyteller It is a perfect way to end your evening while enjoying SB. Our 1 hour walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You'll hear stories from as far back as the Old Spanish Days and from the different cultures that have called Santa Barbara home. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you! . This is an "outdoor" walking tour only. This tour is "history heavy." This tour is a traditional history and ghost/legend walking tour. Your guides have diverse backgrounds. Including tour guide experience at on the Queen Mary at Old Mission Santa Barbara. This tour is organic and enchanted and not script based. Each tour is unique and filled with imagination and at times encounters with visiting ghosts. Our ghosts do not come to stay...they return (many times during your tour) for a sentimental holiday.

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.

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This guided tour includes a picnic lunch at local winery or vineyard and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton or Los Alamos.