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Santa Maria, CA, USA

Santa Maria

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Santa Maria

Welcome to Santa Maria, the gateway to California's beautiful Central Coast! This hidden gem is where breathtaking vineyards meet stunning beaches. Indulge in award-winning wines at local wineries, sink your toes into the golden sand at Pismo Beach, and savor mouthwatering Santa Maria-style barbecue. With a sunny climate and friendly locals, Santa Maria is the perfect destination for an unforgettable adventure.

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Exploring Beautiful Santa Maria, California

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5/5
6 h

Private Wine Tour in Paso Robles

Whatever the occasion – anniversary, birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate outing, graduation, day out with friends, girls getaway – we guarantee that we will take the hassle out of planning and put together your perfect day. Mentioned by Travel + Leisure as one of the best tour companies in California, Toast Tours prides itself on offering high-quality top-rated private tours, transportation and shuttle services around Paso Robles and the Central Coast. As a boutique tour company with years of experience in the wine & spirits industry, including sommelier training, we use our knowledge and expertise to create the best wine tasting tour customized for your group. Whether you are experienced or novice wine tasters, have specific wineries you want to visit or want us to create your perfect day start to finish, we will build a day that fits your groups tastes, goals, and budget. We also offer tours to Hearst Castle, local breweries, craft distilleries and much more.

$665.00
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5/5
8 h 45 mins

Private Hearst Castle and Paso Robles Wine Tasting Tour

Our most popular tour lets you make the most of your time on California's Central Coast! Experience the best of California’s Central Coast on this unforgettable private adventure featuring the world-famous Hearst Castle, scenic ocean views, elephant seals, charming coastal towns, and Paso Robles wine country. Keep an eye out for the famous wild zebras that still roam the hills near Hearst Castle, descendants of William Randolph Hearst’s private zoo. Enjoy a customizable day with lunch along the coast or among the vineyards, plus a visit to a premier west side winery. From dramatic coastline to rolling vineyards and historic grandeur, this tour showcases the incredible diversity of the region in one perfectly curated day.

$1,075.00
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5/5
5 h

Unique Santa Barbara Wine Country Private Wine Tours and Tastings

Let us show you wine country from a unique perspective. Our experienced, local owner and expert guides will craft your private wine tour to meet your expectations and to ensure an unforgettable day in the Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy one-on-one tastings, quite often with the owner and/or winemaker. Taste limited release wines from boutique family owned vineyards and wineries.

$580.00
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5/5
6 h

6 Hour Private Santa Barbara Wine Tour

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This driving service allow you to create your own itinerary and visit any wineries you like. **Tasting fees and lunch are not included in the rate**. We can make an itinerary for you including winery reservations, and lunch ordering. Just let us know what type of celebration you are having and your expectations for the day. Do you prefer private small boutique wineries or larger wineries open to the public.

$630.00
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5/5

Winery Tour: Private Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

At Next Adventure 805, we provide a private wine tour experience tailored to your group. Choose between our luxurious Rivian R1S Adventure for up to five passengers or our 13-passenger executive coach. Your adventure begins with a pickup at your requested location within Santa Barbara County. We will transport you to three wineries in Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, or Santa Ynez. The scenic drive takes about 45 minutes. We will coordinate a pick-up time with you after your booking, typically around 10:00 a.m. Our tour is customizable and can include stops in Solvang, Los Olivos, or at the popular Ostrichland USA, ensuring you experience the best the area has to offer. Your reservation includes: - Round-trip transportation - Visits to three wineries or tasting rooms (tasting fees included) - A gourmet lunch at one stop Enjoy a memorable, personalized wine tasting journey with us!

$357.75
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4.9/5
7 h

Private Group Wine Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

Private Santa Barbara Wine Country tour for your group. Visit 3 different wineries with tasting fees and lunch included. This tour is ideal for couples or groups of up to fourteen people. This is a 7 hour tour including pick-up and drop-off from your residence or hotel in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, and surrounding areas.

$470.00
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4.1/5

Los Angeles–Santa Maria Self-Guided Pacific Coast Audio Drive

Make the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles and Santa Maria your own GPS-guided road trip. Stories play automatically through your smartphone as you pass Venice, Santa Monica, the Getty Villa, Malibu, Zuma Beach, Point Mugu, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Refugio, Gaviota and the Santa Maria Valley. Start at either end, travel in either direction and stop whenever a beach, viewpoint or town catches your eye. Download before you leave; no signal is required during the tour. Transportation, parking, attraction admission, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included. Park and attraction access can vary with weather, construction and seasonal operations.

$11.99
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3.7/5

Santa Maria–Monterey Big Sur Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

Experience California’s spectacular Big Sur coast on a flexible GPS-guided audio driving tour between Santa Maria and Monterey. Stories play automatically as you follow Highway 1 in either direction through beaches, seaside towns, state parks and dramatic coastal scenery. Highlights include PISMO BEACH, MORRO ROCK, HEARST CASTLE, PIEDRAS BLANCAS, MCWAY FALLS, BIXBY CREEK BRIDGE, POINT LOBOS and CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. Hear stories of Indigenous history, Spanish settlement, wildlife and the legendary Pacific Coast Highway. Travel whenever you like, stop for viewpoints or attractions and complete the route at your own pace. Download before you leave; no mobile data or signal is needed during the tour.

$11.99
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3.6/5

Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of California’s famous Highway 1, the Pacific Coast Highway! This self-guided audio tour stretches between San Francisco and Los Angeles, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Highway 1 with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. The tour includes two bonus tours: Santa Monica and san Luis Obispo.

$29.99
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Pacific Coast Highway San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara Audio Tour

Cruise the Pacific Coast Highway from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbara with a tour that plays right from your phone. Drive at your own pace, stop at beaches and lookout points, and listen to simple stories that guide you past rolling hills, ocean views, and charming coastal towns. You choose when to start, where to stop, and how long to stay. Head south through Pismo Beach and quiet shoreline spots where waves crash along the sand. Pull over for photos, walk along the coast, or grab a bite in small beach towns along the way. Watch seabirds glide overhead and enjoy the fresh ocean air as you follow one of California’s most scenic routes. Your phone gives easy directions, works offline, and stays with you forever so you can return anytime. Download the tour, start your drive, and enjoy a relaxed journey along the California coast—your road, your pace, your adventure. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

$13.49
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