Top Santa Barbara Food, Wine & Nightlife

See and taste the best the Santa Barbara coast has to offer on this 5 to 6-hour 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 and 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 working about being the designated driver.

Taste some of Santa Barbara’s great wines as you visit top winemaking destinations in Santa Ynez Valley. Make four stops for tastings at a mix of family-owned vineyards and small-production tasting rooms, and enjoy a picnic lunch. You’ll get an intimate experience of the wine region as you sample the wines and hear from your guide about winemaking in California.

Sip your way through Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone on this self-guided wine tasting tour. Experience the area’s rich wine culture while savoring wines at Anacapa Street tasting rooms. Enjoy a wine flights, featured glasses, two-for-one tastings, and more at seven different spots around this trendy neighborhood. Explore at your own pace with this flexible package that’s redeemable for up to a year.

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.

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.

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.

Savor the sweet taste of something special, accompanied by Santa Barbara’s best cupcakes and tasty wines, during this 7-hour excursion. Travel by air-conditioned shuttle through the beautiful vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, stopping at several area wineries for tastings. As you explore and taste, you’ll also get to sample some of the area’s most delicious gourmet cupcakes, plus a deli-style lunch. A guide, plus all tastings, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Explore the wine country of Santa Barbara with a small group on a 6-hour 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.

Sit, back, relax and have a glass of wine (or two) during this 7-hour tasting tour of the beautiful vineyards and burgeoning wineries of Southern California’s Santa Ynez Valley. Check out three hand-selected wineries in this unexpected area, learning about the region’s unique vintages and award-winning wines as you taste. A deli-style lunch will help keep you fueled up for more fun. Round-trip hotel transport is also included.

Walk right past the crowds on this food tour in Downtown Santa Barbara. Your guide leads the way as you pop into up to seven restaurants well known for their yummy menu items. Taste dishes and drinks locals have made a staple in their everyday lives, and even receive discounts at some eateries you can use if you choose to go back another time for a full meal. If you’re a gluten-free eater or a vegetarian, this tour can also easily cater to your needs.

Check out local breweries around Santa Barbara's Lagoon District on a self-guided beer walk. Using an app on your smartphone, you'll 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.

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.

Taste your way through Santa Barbara county’s most distinctive wines with a 5- to 7.5-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 four handpicked locations, where you can experience California wine in a relaxed, convivial environment.

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.

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.

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.

Pedal through the scenic vineyards and rolling hills of Santa Barbara to enjoy tastings at two wineries on this 7-hour bicycle trip. Enjoy a laid-back ride through the vine-covered landscape and ranchland near the Foxen Canyon Trail or Santa Rita Hills, making stops at two local wineries. As you sip, you’ll gain firsthand knowledge of the region's varietals and vintages, and have time to stop for a mouthwatering picnic lunch. Round-trip hotel transport and lunch are included.

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.  

Visit five tasting rooms around Santa Barbara's Presidio neighborhood with this self-guided wine walk. This app-based tour includes two to three wine flights and one or two glasses of wine, as well as discounts. You'll follow the app on your smartphone to reach each venue near El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historical Park, conveniently located in the city center. When you arrive, just use the app to redeem your wine tastings.

Go wine tasting at four Solvang wineries on a private tour that can be customized to your preferences. Ride in a deluxe SUV with a driver-guide who can offer commentary or simply facilitate your tour. You'll visit four winery tasting rooms and stop for a gourmet picnic lunch along the way. This tour provides an excellent introduction to the wines in this part of Santa Barbara's wine country, with stress-free transportation and planning that allows you to make the most of your wine-tasting experience.

For California wine connoisseurs, the wine priority pass pays for itself. Visit any of the wineries in the region on your own schedule—you can use the pass anytime within a year of purchase. When you visit, use your pass to receive complimentary wine tastings, discounts on bottles, and exclusive meet-and-greets with California winemakers in the Santa Barbara area. The pass also includes discounts at the hotels, transit companies, and industry tour operators you need to complete your vacation.

Explore the Santa Barbara wine region by electric bike on a self-guided tour from Los Olivos. Your package includes a Pedego Electric Bike with carrying satchel, wine trail map, and cold bottled water. With an electric bike, you can cover more ground without tiring, and switch on the motor when you need it. Staff are able to make recommendations and reservations to customize your itinerary to your interests.

See what’s brewing in Santa Barbara during this 4-hour Saturday craft beer tour covering some of the city’s top breweries. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the beer-making process, from hops to suds, as you ride aboard an open-air trolley to sample a range of different beer styles. An included lunch and souvenir tasting glass help add to the fun.

Enjoy the personalized attention and flexible itinerary that come with booking a private tour of Santa Barbara's world-class wineries. Leave the driving and navigation to your guide and enjoy being free to imbibe as much as you like during the four winery stops, from Solvang to Los Olivos. Through tours and tastings, learn about what makes this area of the world perfect for wine production and relax in one vineyard with a 3-course gourmet lunch.