Top Santa Barbara Private & Custom Tours

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.

Sustainable Vine Wine Tours' company owners, Bryan Hope and Scott Bull, provide guests with exclusive access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERIES. Enjoy premium wines in seated one-on-one tastings and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-4 guests)

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.

Explore the wilderness and the hidden gems that reside in the Los Padres National Forest. Piedra Blanca rock formation is 2.6 miles from the trailhead and offers a playground of sandstone. Sespe creek offers swimming holes in spring and summer. Bring at least 2 full water bottles (no potable water on trail), lunch and/or snacks, sun protection, and durable hiking shoes.

Explore Ojai at your own pace on this self-guided electric bicycle tour. Follow the path through the center of town, riding all the way to Ventura if you like; the electric pedal assist makes the 15 miles (24 kilometers) a breeze. Stops can include the Boku Superfood headquarters, the local trails, the downtown area, and the nearby beaches. Note: Ojai Valley Trail is closed from Santa Ana Road and Casitas Vista Road until January 20, 2020. Rentals cannot be taken to Ventura during this time.

Follow an experienced guide on a 1.5-hour mountain bike tour over Santa Barbara’s scenic terrain. Select a beginner or intermediate route according to your skill level, and ride over coastal bluffs and through lovely meadows. Enjoy fantastic photo ops of renowned Southern California landscapes on this small-group tour, limited to eight people to ensure a more personalized experience.

Find the best places in Santa Barbara for drinks on a 1.5-hour guided tour by bike. Follow your guide through bustling downtown Santa Barbara and to a few hidden gems, stopping for refreshments along the way. In addition to the bike tour, you get discounts on a future bike rental and a coupon for beer and wine tastings that you can use after your tour.

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! A perfect way to end your evening is with a docent-led ghost tour. Our 1 hour and 30 minute 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. You will also get the hands on opportunity to experience the same paranormal activity that has happened to some of our recent guests. Whether you are a skeptic or a seasoned ghost hunter, you will have an informative and entertaining experience. Your guides have a diverse background from being tour guides on the Queen Mary and Old Mission Santa Barbara as well as from attending ghost tours from across the country and abroad. What sets them apart from other tours is that they never read from a script and each one brings their own energy to the story. Are you ready to see a side of Santa Barbara that most visitors miss?

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.  

DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS -ONLINE RESERVATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED Explore what Santa Barbara has to offer through our expanded 2 hour wind in your face historic and scenic sidecar tours for 1-2 passengers. The ride highlights the downtown area with information on: - The early Chumash settlements - The Spanish explorers - The founding & growth of the city - Architectural wonders (past & present) - Museums, parks and local landmarks We'll loop around Hope Ranch (once a simple sheep ranch) and ride through a former agricultural area once rich with orange, lemon & avocado orchards known as Montecito. Today these two hamlets are among the most beautiful and exclusive places to live in the world. The tour will give you an intimate look at the American Riviera and a small glimpse at the "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous". Whether it's your first time here or you're a long time Santa Barbara local, our sidecar adventure will give you a new appreciation for this very special place.

The ultimate way to explore wine country, this tour includes a private guide, door-to-door transportation, lunch, and tasting at three Central Coast wineries. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into Santa Ynez wine region along the way, and can help you select which wineries to visit based on your interests. You can also choose to break up the trip with stops at an olive grove, a lavender farm, or souvenir shopping.

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara or planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for two or looking for a group activity for your company, yoga retreat, wedding party, family reunion or team building, Trails by Potter is the guiding company for you, whether it is for hiking, biking, rock climbing or tennis! We use the finest equipment, provide snacks and water for all activities and add personal touches: from meeting you at your hotel, helping you choose hotel and dinner reservations, offering referrals to massage therapists and spa treatments to recommending ‘not-to-miss’ Ojai places and moments.Trails by Potter will accommodate any level of fitness from beginner to moderate exerciser to weekend warrior and anyone in between. Many of our repeat customers will plan multiple activities during their week or weekend stay.

Join us on a local expedition to the Piedra Blanca formations and Sespe Hot Springs! This trip requires no previous camping experience. We supply everything you need, from backpacks to sleeping bags, to food and an experienced guide. (3 people minimum) Length: 3 days, 2 nights Difficulty: Moderate Explore the backcountry of the Los Padres National Forest with a guide. We'll take the worry out of backpacking by providing experience of the area, the food for all the meals and camping gear. Sespe creek offers swimming holes for a dip after hiking and Piedra Blanca offers amazing views of sandstone formations.

There are plenty of Santa Barbara winery tours that revolve around popular commercial wineries, but this tour offers the chance to try something a bit more exclusive. Instead of standing at the bar of a crowded cellar door for your tasting, enjoy seated one-on-one tastings at a series of private small-production wineries. Customize your itinerary based on your own tastes and interests, and learn the secrets behind the wines on behind-the-scenes tours of those vineyards and barrel rooms.

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!

Explore Santa Barbara by electric bike, covering plenty of ground on a morning or afternoon excursion. Ride your easy-to-use beach cruiser to key landmarks such as State Street and the Santa Barbara Mission as your knowledgeable guide shares the city’s history during this Santa Barbara bike tour. Have your camera ready as you glide along the renowned Pacific coastline. Numbers are limited to five people, ensuring personalized attention and a small-group experience.