Santa Barbara Trip Overview
** 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)
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Santa Barbara, United States
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
Explore Santa Barbara Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Santa Barbara, California, United States
** 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)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sustainable Wine Tours, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
We pick up from your location in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Buelton, Solvang or Santa Ynez.
Please note: 45 minutes travel time from Santa Barbara to Wine Country.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Santa Ynez Wine Trail, Santa Ynez, CA
Walk the vineyards with winemakers and tour production facilities at all private locations.
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-9776
Old Stagecoach stop from the 1800s.
Pass By: Global Gardens, 2450 Alamo Pintado Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441-4500
Depending on itinerary of the day, we could do a private olive oil tasting at tiny market.
Pass By: Solvang, Solvang, California
Charming danish village
Pass By: Los Olivos, Los Olivos, California
Over 40 tastings rooms in this tiny town.
Pass By: Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez, California
This tiny town is reminiscent of the old west.
Pass By: Ballard, Ballard, California
With a population of only 467, Ballard is the smallest of the region’s towns. However, it also holds some of the Valley’s most treasured gems. A genuine “Little Red Schoolhouse” has been educating young Ballard residents since 1883. The bell still rings to summon students, and it is one of the top-performing schools in Santa Barbara County. Ballard is also home to The Ballard Inn & Restaurant, one of the most romantic B&Bs in the region, where you can enjoy delectable wine-country fusion meals. With an abundance of historic homes, churches, miniature donkeys and more, this town is certainly well worth the visit. Experience the serenity and charm of a well-preserved country town.
Pass By: Refugio State Beach, 10 Refugio Beach Rd, Goleta, CA 93117-9717
Located just half an hour west of Santa Barbara, Refugio State Beach offers a unique landscape and calm oasis for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The palm tree-lined cove caters to peaceful picnics, coastal fishing and unforgettable kayaking. Its crystalline waters and secluded setting warrant an entire day of fun and relaxation – and maybe a night of camping, too!
Pass By: Gaviota State Park, U.s. 101, CA
Gaviota State Park takes its name from the Spanish word for seagull, given to the area by soldiers of the Portola Expedition who supposedly killed a seagull while camping here in 1769. Marked by a tall Southern Pacific railroad trestle that crosses Gaviota Creek high above the day-use parking lot, the park is a popular spot for swimming, picnicking, surf fishing and camping, despite high winds that often blow through the area. A pier on the west end of the beach is used by anglers, and scuba divers and surfers use a boat hoist on the pier to access the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Visitors can explore the rugged upland portions of the park from a trailhead in the parking area. Ambitious hikers can climb to Gaviota Peak that offers a spectacular view of the coast and the Channel Islands.
Pass By: 1 El Capitan State Beach Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
El Capitán’s peaceful setting, sandy shoreline and close proximity to Santa Barbara make it a popular spot for camping, picnicking, wildlife viewing and other outdoor activities. Stands of sycamore, oak and eucalyptus trees create lots of shady spots throughout the park, and the well-maintained hiking trails lead to picturesque lookouts of the mountains and sea. Follow the stairway from the bluffs down to the beach and keep an eye out for marine life and wildlife. Between November and April, watch for whales in the distance as they migrate to/from Mexico!
