Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

Los Angeles, USA

8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Swap the busy city of Los Angeles for a more chilled-out alternative—a wine-themed day trip. Explore downtown Santa Barbara and enjoy a scenic ride down the Pacific Coast Highway to visit Santa Ynez Valley wineries for tastings. As well as trying wine, the tour also passes areas of spectacular natural beauty such as Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National Forest.

Escape the busy city and head to Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez wine country
No need to book taxis—transportation between wineries is included
Chance to visit scenic vineyards and stop off for wine tastings
Tour showcases incredible scenery such as Los Padres National Forest

Sample Menu

Starter

Sample Wine Tasting Menu

Sample tasting menu includes six red's and one white as of October 2024. Every guest will receive a generous portion of each wine to taste.

What's Included

Entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

Optional activities fees might include: $2-$4 per person
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Minimum 2 people to book this tour. We will pick you up at any residential address or hotel within the city of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Universal City, LAX airport, Cruise terminals and will drop you off at the designated hotel or address

Start time
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Start your tour with a convenient pickup directly from your location, whether it's in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, Universal City, the LAX area, or various cruise terminals.

Relish the luxury of a private vehicle all to yourself, eliminating the delays of additional passenger pickups. The first port of call is the charming cityscape of downtown Santa Barbara, before a ride along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway.

You'll be taken to the vineyard-lined hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, renowned for its world-class wineries and tastings. Your private driver takes you to multiple wineries, where you have the flexibility to choose to purchase food and wine tastings.

Next up, you can see the magnificent Cachuma Lake followed by the panoramic views of Los Padres National Forest. Concluding your wine-filed day, you'll seamlessly return to your start point in Los Angeles.

Pacific Coast Highway (Pass By)

Lake Cachuma (Pass By)

Santa Ynez Valley (Pass By)

Vincent Vineyards

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Santa Ynez Wine Trail (Pass By)

Los Padres National Forest (Pass By)

Santa Barbara

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stearns Wharf

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Los Olivos

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Roberta_S

Galena was THE BEST. Her energy is unmatched and she is a wealth of knowledge. She was amazing and we had an extraordinary day. We loved Galena.

Reviews

4.4

based on 14 reviews

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Roberta_S, Oct 2024

Galena was THE BEST. Her energy is unmatched and she is a wealth of knowledge. She was amazing and we had an extraordinary day. We loved Galena.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. It's incredibly motivating to know that our tour guide passion and expertise made your day so special. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Southern California for another unforgettable adventure!

Fun

Susan_V, Jul 2024

Gala was a pleasure to ride with. Her extensive knowledge made the trip special. I would do it again if o was back in the area with friends.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review of your recent Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles! It's wonderful to hear that Gala expertise enhanced your experience and made the trip truly memorable. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and would consider joining us again!

Not worth the price

Kimberly_K, Mar 2023

Let me start off by saying Galina, our tour guide, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. However, this tour felt overpriced and misrepresented. The fee only included the driver and 1 winery. Otherwise we had to pay for wine tasting and food, which was not cheap. We also felt rushed at each stop. This turned into a $1000+ day to visit 3 wineries. We could have booked a different tour and saved money/had more opportunities to try wine. I would like a partial refund.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you very much for your review. We were happy that you choose to customize our tour. Our tour guide was very accommodating to take you to more wineries.

The Winery was very, very...

Lorraine_T, Oct 2022

The Winery was very, very nice. The facility was clean and the staff professional. We would recommend “Vincent Vineyard and Winery “. .

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you Lorraine for your kind review. Yes, Vincent winery is very unique offering limited editions of the finest wines in a region, We are glad you liked the tour and looking forward to offer you more tasting in the future.

Fantastic day

Sarah_W, Apr 2022

What a great trip! I booked this for my husband's birthday and it was so lovely. Amazing day out to somewhere different, great to get out of the city and see the quaint and stunning scenary in los olives.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you Sara! We really appreciate your feedback. Comeback soon for more wine tasting and sightseeing. Best Wishes!

Perfect friends' trip!

Rhonda_F, Apr 2022

Galina was amazing! My best friend and I had a wonderful time, and loved the beautiful places we visited.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you Rhonda for your kind review. We make sure that all of our clients have a good time while wine tasting in Santa Barbara. Please come back soon for more vineyard joy!

Trip not as advertised

Ivy_L, Nov 2021

Unfortunately, the trip was not as advertised and we were very dissatisfied. I would like a partial refund, for the misrepresentation. Happy to provide examples.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you very much for your kind review. We are really sorry, that our private tour did not met your expectations. Our tour lasts 8-9 hours depending on the pick up location in Los Angeles. This tour visit the most beautiful winery in Santa Barbara Santa Ynez valley with actual tasting at the winery of delicious California local wines. During the tour our customers can enjoy nature sightseeing along the Pacific Coast. This personal winery tour is provided for the customers in one party group: such as families, close friends or community members with all the latest Covid safety guidelines. Our winery tour can be customized to include additional wineries tasting or sightseeing. Every time at the start of the excursion we ask the tourists what the want to visit to make sure that all customers are happy! We definitely hope that our tour will be more satisfactory for every customer in the future! Best Wishes and Happy Holidays!

Best Wine Tasting Experience

gaelle_d, Oct 2021

I had such a wonderful time on this tour! A few of my friends and family went on this tour for my birthday and we had the best time! We had the pleasure of touring with Galina and she was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable and customized the tour to fit our group’s need. She made our first time in Santa Barbara one of the best experiences we’ve ever had. I highly recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2021

We love what we do. If our clients are happy, we are happy too. It is really important to bring more happiness in this world! Thank you very much for your kind words.

The winery was nice but...

CaDeisha_C, Apr 2021

The winery was nice but would have loved to walk the vineyards. We enjoyed the atmosphere as we tasted the five wine samples.

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Thank you for your kind review. We loved to have you and looking forward to welcome you again on our tours.

Santa Barbara Wine Toyr

Dameshea_S, Oct 2020

I took this trip two days ago with Galina. I was the only guest which was awesome she knows her history of the area’s visted. This tour was the highlight of my time in LA. The van was very clean and Galina is just the ultimate professional. It was a full day of sightseeing . I would book this excursion again if ever in the area. Thanks for making my trip to LA a memorable one,