Top Santa Barbara Food, Wine & Nightlife

Tour Santa Barbara wine country with a private guide on this full day outing. Perfect for couples and small groups who appreciate exclusivity, this tour visits intimate, family-owned vineyards not typically open to the general public. Get the VIP treatment with tours of the cellars and vineyards, often with the owners themselves. You’ll never stand at a crowded tasting bar on this tour—it’s red carpet treatment all the way.

See and taste the best the Santa Barbara coast has to offer on this leisurely paced wine tour and picnic lunch. You’ll sip on a variety of wines and visit tasting rooms at four local wineries in the area. Knowledgeable local guide will pick you up anywhere in the Santa Barbara area to begin the tour. Feast on a delicious picnic lunch at one of the wineries while enjoying the scenery of the rolling coastal mountains. With a chauffeured, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van serving as your transport, no one has to worry about being the designated driver.

Explore Santa Barbara's wine country on a private tour for just you and your group of friends or family. You'll visit four wineries for wine tastings of different varietals, plus enjoy a provided lunch. Up to 14 people can be accommodated with pickup and drop-off in Santa Barbara or surrounding towns.

Sip your way through Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on this self-guided wine tasting tour. Download an easy-to-use app, and use it as a guide to experience the area’s rich wine culture. Enjoy a wine flights, featured glasses, two-for-one tastings, and more at seven different spots around Anacapa Street. Explore at your own pace with this flexible package that’s redeemable for up to a year.

Walk right past the crowds on this food tour in Downtown Santa Barbara. Your guide leads the way as you pop into seven different restaurants and two wine tasting rooms. Savor dishes and drinks locals have made a staple in their everyday lives, and learn about other places to eat and drink during your stay. If you’re a gluten-free eater or a vegetarian, this tour can also easily cater to your needs.

There’s no need to haggle with your group over who’s the sober driver on this relaxed full day winery tour around Santa Barbara County. Visit a series of boutique wineries in the region and enjoy the views of the rolling hills and vineyards along the way from the comfort of your luxury chauffeured transport. There’s no need to rush from cellar door to cellar door, either – with a relaxed schedule, take the chance to savor the varietals on offer at each tasting.

Enjoy a picnic and some of Santa Barbara’s best local wines. Tour four vineyards, and sample a variety of wines at each one. See the wine-making process for yourself with a behind-the-scenes explanation from a winemaker. The best vineyards are selected depending on the time of year you visit, so you see a range of wineries with different atmospheres and strengths.

Santa Ynez Valley is known for producing excellent California central coast wines, and this tour offers a laid-back escape with tastings at three local wineries. Enjoy peace of mind with safe transportation to and from wineries, learn about the region's history, and stop in the quaint town of Los Olivos to shop for handmade goods.

Santa Barbara Wine Country is one of California’s most diverse wine-growing regions, renowned for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring the vineyards, orchards, and olive groves on this half-day bike tour. Along the way, stop to sample a variety of red and white wines, as well as local olive oils and chocolates, and learn more about the region’s wine-making heritage.

Discover the great wines of the Santa Ynez valley during a private 4-hour wine tour. This part of Santa Barbara's heralded wine country is home to more than 120 mostly family-owned wineries. You can customize your itinerary in consultation with your private guide to create a half-day tour itinerary that visits the places of your choosing. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Lompoc, Buellton, Los Olivos, Solvang, Los Alamo, and Santa Ynez.

Discover the wine culture of Solvang at your own pace on a self-guided tour that you operate with your mobile device. Make your way to each wine stop at your leisure, taking in the town’s Danish-style architecture and windmills along the way. Your package allows you to try a variety of wines at a great price, and offers discounts on featured bottles and additional tastings.

A perfect combination of wine tasting and in-depth history, at a leisurely pace through downtown Santa Barbara, with a knowledgable and fun local tour guide. This all-inclusive tour provides a glimpse into our region's wine industry and it's most revered winemakers, with two wine tasting stops at local boutique wine tasting rooms. Guests will also sample delicious and unique locally crafted artisanal chocolates and decadent chocolate bakery delights. In addition to the special wine tasting experiences, you'll enjoy tours of important historical sites such as the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, State Street and La Arcada, just to name a few.

Savor the best of historic Santa Barbara on a 3.5-hour culinary walking tour through the heart of this scenic, seaside city. Meet local chefs and artisans as you explore alongside your local guide, and get an insider’s take on the vibrant gourmet scene. Sample locally-made wines, handcrafted chocolate and gourmet cheese at a series of six tasting stops that include a public market, wineries and boutiques. Learn a bit of local history as you trace the relaxed course, which blends essential landmarks with hidden gems and local favorites.

Explore the wine country of Santa Barbara with a small group on a half-day tour that visits four wineries. Stop for a picnic lunch at one of the vineyards, and taste a variety of delicious California wines at each destination. Includes wine tastings, lunch, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Buellton and Lompoc.

Check out local breweries around Santa Barbara's Lagoon District on a self-guided beer walk. Using an app on your smartphone, follow the "Lagoon Loop" craft beer trail around this neighborhood just east of downtown Santa Barbara. When you arrive at each venue, just use the app to redeem included items such as a beer tasting flight, a pint of beer, and a growler to take with you. Plus, enjoy comparing each brewery and its different brews.

Indulge your passions for food, photography and fun during this 3-hour, small-group, culinary and picture-taking tour in Santa Barbara. Dig into some tasty food and drink during stops at three different local eateries, a microbrewery, two wineries and a distillery in the city’s artsy Funk Zone. As you snack and imbibe, you’ll get helpful tips to capture high-quality food photography using anything from a smartphone to a high-end digital SLR. This small-group trip, limited to 14 guests, includes a guide and all food and drink.

Go wine tasting in Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone neighborhood during a self-guided tour that operates with your mobile device. You can try a variety of wines at a great price, and discover interesting wineries that you might not find on your own. Tasting rooms are located within walking distance of each other, and the package is designed for use over a weekend—making it ideal for special events.

After pickup from your hotel, set out in the morning by luxury van to the Santa Ynez Valley. On arrival, the winery staff hosts a wine tasting while your guide prepares your cycling equipment. Once you're fitted with a comfortable bicycle, you'll pedal on to the second winery. You'll pass by several beautiful ranches & other points of interest, such as Summerset Farm & Dale's Nursery, Ponzo Equine Center & the quaint town of Ballard. Cold beverages & water are provided throughout the day. On arrival, enjoy your next tasting while your guide prepares a deli-style picnic lunch with plenty of options. Our two most frequented favorites on this bike tour are The Brander Vineyard & Rideau Vineyard. Each establishment offers vintages & award-winning selections & may extend discounts on wine purchases. You'll gain insight into specific blends & selections from the winery staff, including managers & winemakers who may appear at private tastings.

Avoid the stuffy minivans and tour buses that go from winery to winery; instead, enjoy the wind in your hair as you cycle around the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley on this charming cycling tour. Head out from Los Olivos and explore the parks, villages and rural landscapes of the Valley. Enjoy a pair of wine tastings and sample locally-grown, locally-produced food at local farms and vineyards.

Ride through the towns and vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley wine region on this bike tour with transport from Santa Barbara. With a guide, you'll pedal a specialized hybrid bike to a winery and other spots for wine tastings, an olive-oil tasting, and an Italian-inspired picnic lunch. A bike tour allows you to enjoy better views of the scenery than from inside a car, and three distance options are available to suit your ability and preference.

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

Taste your way through Santa Barbara county’s most distinctive wines with a 5- to 7-hour small group tour that takes in boutique wineries, vineyards, cellars and tasting rooms with a picnic lunch. Get an insider’s look at the area’s vibrant wine making culture as you explore with an experienced guide, learn about the Santa Ynez valley’s unique history, and try the varietals and blends that it’s best known for. Enjoy tastings at up to four handpicked locations, where you can experience California wine in a relaxed, convivial environment.

Explore the Santa Barbara region's celebrated wineries on a full-day tour designed for couples and small groups. After a convenient pickup at your preferred location, spend the day being chauffeured between boutique wineries and tasting rooms, learning about the area's viticulture from an informative guide, and savoring private tastings. Enjoy a midday picnic on the grounds of a vineyard estate in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.  

Enjoy a day of wine tasting in California's Santa Ynez Valley on this 5- to 6-hour tour. You'll travel along country roads from Solvang to Santa Ynez to Los Olivos, admiring the vineyard scenery and stopping at some of the region's top wineries. Transportation is provided so you don't have to worry about driving, and a gourmet lunch and tasting fees at up to four wineries are included. As you go, receive insider info about the wine region. Tour is limited to 16 people.