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Gregg_Q, Aug 2026
Carlos was our tour guide...
Carlos was our tour guide and took us to 3 incredible places where we tasted a wide range of really good wines. The lunch was also good and the wine makers that we met were informative and passionate about their craft. All in all a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stefanita_C, Jul 2026
Weekend
Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket, as the weather can change throughout the day. Arrive a little early to get a good seat, and don’t forget your camera—the views are beautiful! The guides share interesting local history and fun facts, making the ride both relaxing and informative. It’s a great way to see the area without having to drive.”
David_H, Jul 2026
Great outdoor experience, ending with tasty foods and wine!
This five-hour experience was a highlight of our most recent visit to Santa Ynez. So much fun to see the area from bikes, and the E-bikes allow you to peddle as much or as little as you wish. William does a nice job giving occasional breaks to inform about and showcase the various sites along the route. He is both service and safety minded. The experience includes a fun olive oil tasting, and delicious picnic lunch with three wines, and concludes with a visit to a very scenic local winery with a tasting flight of five different wines. Such a fun way to experience so much of what the local area has to offer. My wife and I highly recommend it.
miesha_m, Jul 2026
40th birthday with friends
From start to finish I really enjoyed this experience. Our Guide was Jonny and he was packed full of knowledge and personality lol his background in agriculture just boosted the knowledge of wine growing. My favorite part was he let us know if we left a bit early from each place it would add up to time in Solving, which i loooved.
Jiejie_W, Jun 2026
The most guided kayaking trip
Our tour guide Spencer and James were very fun to hang out with, and so thoughtful the whole time to give a good intro about kayaking skills, take photos for us, and share their knowledge about the wildlife and the history in Santa Barbara. The part when we got to kayak under the wharf and between the boats in the harbor was so interesting. This was probably one of the most fun kayaking trip we have ever had! I really appreciate both of their company and help, and we had a fantastic time.
Seth_W, Jun 2026
Tom is great
We had a wonderful experience with Tom as our driver for our Santa Ynez Valley wine tour. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire day relaxing and enjoyable. Tom selected three smaller wineries that each had their own unique character, giving us a much more personal and memorable experience than visiting larger, crowded tasting rooms.
One of the highlights of the day was the excellent lunch he arranged for us. Everything was well organized, and we never felt rushed. Tom handled all the logistics, allowing us to simply enjoy the wineries, the scenery, and the company.
If you’re looking for a wine tour that feels personalized and thoughtfully planned, we highly recommend Tom. He helped make our day in wine country one of the highlights of our trip.
candis_c, Jun 2026
Best day!
Be prepared to make good friends! Funny how you crack open a bottle of wine and the conversation just starts to flow... even with strangers. The most relaxing afternoon my daughter and I ha e spent this vacation! Wines were wonderful! All the wineries accommodated taste preferences. So if you are not fond of reds you can get all whites!
Carrington our host/driver was amazing!
Karen_Z, Jun 2026
Kayaking with Wildlife
We went on the 11 am tour, and the weather was still a little cool and overcast, which is what we prefer. If you want a lot of sun for your tour, try later in the afternoon. The tour itself was great. Ryan was our guide and he obviously has a passion, not only for water sports and kayaking, but also local history and wildlife education. We really enjoyed the whole tour!
Kristen_J, May 2026
What a glorious day!
This company went above and beyond on every detail. Peter was full of historical knowledge about the area, and went out of his way to bring a group of strangers together in conversation.
Also, I had searched the activity as a solo traveler, and after going through several, this company didn't so much as flinch at picking one person up at the hotel. I especially appreciate that.
Lori_T, Apr 2026
Wonderful tour
Zach was a terrific guide. We loved his stories and SB knowledge, the pace was perfect and he kept us safe on the busy city streets. The bikes were in great shape and easy to ride and the route was a great mix of scenery and novelty. I’ve visited SB all my life and enjoyed so many new places on this tour. 100% recommend.
Linda_T, Apr 2026
Great tour in Santa Barbara Wine Country
We had a wonderful day in the wine country of Santa Barbara County. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the wineries in the area, and took us to three small, family owned wineries that produce small batches of excellent wine. We even had a presentation on the whole process, from grape to amazing wine.
We really enjoyed the tour and brought home a number of bottles.
I highly recommend Rooted Vine tours, and would not hesitate to book another tour with them!
maryann_m, Aug 2025
Fun time
This was both an educational and a food tour. Learned a lot about Santa Barbara that I did not know. Started the tour off with a fabulous wine tasting. Absolutely beautiful Bordeaux wines were tasted. The food on the tour was delicious especially the goat taco. Well, maybe the noodles were a little bland but can be easily spiced up.
Captain Kirk was a lively guide who truly enjoys what he’s doing. He loves Santa Barbara and it shows in all his stories about this the charming town.
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