Top Santa Barbara Food & Drink Classes

Explore the studio, then create your own pieces at this Ojai pottery workshop and studio tour. This is a private experience, for you, or for you and your group (max 8 people). You’ll have a tour of the studio to learn about different styles of pottery and kilns, then you’ll have a demo. After that, you’ll be able to create your own, with help if needed. You will make 3-4 pieces during the workshop

Uncork the magic of the Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline Wine Tours—a curated wine country experience like no other. Delight in visits to three wineries, where reservations and logistics are handled by Grapeline. Savor each sip at your own pace—tasting fees are NOT included and are pay-as-you-go. Many wineries offer partial or full refunds when you join their wine clubs or purchase bottles to take home. Indulge in a delicious, boxed picnic lunch with seven options to choose from, enjoyed amidst the serene backdrop of a winery. Relax and enjoy hosted transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle, led by a friendly and knowledgeable driver/host who ensures your day is seamless and fun. Convenient pick-up and drop-off are included from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels, making your wine adventure as effortless as it is memorable. With Grapeline, your journey through wine country is filled with exceptional tastes, picturesque settings, and unforgettable moments.

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.

Tour Santa Barbara wine country with a guide on this full-day small-group 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.

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 5 to 15 miles without tiring, switching on the motor when needed. Staff can recommend and help customize your itinerary based on your interests.

Embark on a 2.5-hour private sidecar winery tour through Santa Barbara, an elegant and stylish way to explore the beautiful wine region. A unique fleet of tandem sidecars is perfect for couples or friends looking for something fun and adventurous—all you have to do buckle up, grab your loved ones and let's go. You'll have exclusive access to two locations as part of this tour; indulge in luxury while discovering what Santa Barbara has to offer.

Experience some of Santa Barbara's best local wines while visiting three Santa Ynez vineyards. This all-inclusive tour allows you to sample a variety of wines at each winery, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one. 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.

Tea is a living tradition, a sensory experience, and a moment of connection. We offer a guided tasting that invites you to explore tea with presence and curiosity. You’ll sample a flight of three premium teas, carefully chosen from white, green, oolong, black, or puerh. Each is prepared with precision, allowing you to experience its evolving aroma, flavor, and energy. You’ll learn the history and origins of these teas, their health benefits, and the nuances that distinguish one from another. This is not a rushed tasting or a casual sip-and-go. It’s an invitation to engage with tea fully—to notice the way it feels in your hands, the way the flavors shift with each infusion, the quiet clarity it brings. Set in a rustic tea house surrounded by a wild and intentional garden, this experience offers a pause from the noise of daily life. Whether you’re new to tea or a longtime drinker, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for its craft, culture, and quiet power.

You will be served by your tea master whom has a decade of experience in pouring tea all around the globe, plays over 12 different musical instruments, has published over 1,500+ poems, and has traveled to over 30+ countries. It is an experience that is sure to excite, delight, inspire, and uplift the spirit as the mind is quieted and the heart is expanded. After the tea ceremony, space will be opened for exploration of the gardens, snacks, and further discourse. Perfect for those looking to step away from the noise of daily life and enter a space of quiet reflection and deep presence. No prior experience is required—just an open heart and a willingness to be.