Top Santa Barbara Car Tours

Discover the beauty of California’s famed Central Coast wine region on an all-inclusive Santa Ynez wine tour from Santa Barbara. Relax in a luxury passenger van as breathtaking landscapes lead you to the Santa Ynez Valley, where you’ll enjoy exclusive tastings at three partner wineries. With lunch, snacks, and insights from a knowledgeable local guide included, this is more than a tour—it’s a curated wine experience.

Visitors who want a quick, fun overview of Santa Barbara's highlights will love this 90-minute trolley tour of the American Riviera. Drive past landmarks like the courthouse, the zoo, the Mission, and the Museum of Natural History. Learn about the town's culture and history from live commentary and note places that you might want to return to independently later.

Taste some of Santa Barbara’s great wines as you visit top winemaking destinations in Santa Ynez Valley. Make three 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.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience during this personalized wine tour in Santa Barbara County. Create a customized itinerary with your private guide for your party and explore the wineries or tasting rooms of your choosing located within the Santa Ynez Valley. Visit Solvang, taste local olive oil, stop at an ostrich farm, and explore additional wineries including Melville, Roblar, and The Brander Vineyard.

See stunning Santa Barbara from horseback. Enjoy a 90 minute horseback riding tour up through a canyon and along a river to a coastal lookout with a view of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands then two tastings at two distinct vineyards in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Tour price includes door to door transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara, a 90 minute horseback ride, and tastings at two wine venues. Lunch can be purchased at the first winery but is not included in the tour price. This tour lasts approximately six hours.

Enjoy a world class private tour with narration by Laure Spiers, a legendary tour guide specializing in the American West. You'll use the Pintours app to control the tour to play exactly on your schedule. If you want to skip, or need more time at a location, you have control. You'll visit Santa Barbara's County Courthouse, Old Mission, Funk Zone, and East Beach, with informative commentary at every stop along the way.

Tours of Santa Barbara offers the most comprehensive tour of, Santa Barbara in the World offering one and two day tours of, Santa Barbara . In this journey you'll see the region's finest places while discovering a portfolio of local and hidden attractions taking you to hot spots combined with unique landscapes and near breath taking panoramic views from all around in this tour . AGE RESTRICTED FROM 1 to 62 YEARS because of ext. walking, stairways and brief climbing .

Relax while sipping wine in the Santa Ynez valley during a private 6-hour tour of southern California's wine country. Ride in style in a luxury vehicle with a private driver, visiting four different wineries for tastings and a winery tour. Includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos or Buellton.

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway your way with a tour that plays right from your phone. Follow the coast at your own pace, stop at any beach, and hear simple stories that guide you along ocean cliffs, wide sandy shores, and famous seaside towns. You choose when to start, where to stop, and how long to stay. Begin in Santa Barbara and head south toward Santa Monica. Pull over at scenic lookouts, walk along quiet beaches, or grab food in local beach towns along the way. Watch surfers ride the waves, spot dolphins in the distance, and enjoy cool ocean breezes as you drive. Your phone gives easy directions, works without internet, and stays with you forever so you can return anytime. Download the tour, hit the road, and enjoy one of California’s most beautiful coastal drives—your route, your pace, your day by the sea. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*