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Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez, CA, USA

Santa Ynez

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Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez, CA is a whimsical and enchanting destination nestled in the elegant wine country of California. Explore picturesque vineyards, sip on delicious vino, and indulge in farm-to-table cuisine. Immerse yourself in the laid-back charm of this small town while marveling at its rustic beauty, friendly locals, and charming shops. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply seeking a relaxing escape, Santa Ynez won't disappoint!

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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
2 h

High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara

For those seeking a fun and challenging adventure, spend up to 2 hours on this epic Adventure Course! This course features 80+ obstacles at heights up to 60 feet above the ground, built within an old growth oak grove. There are 4 main routes among 2 different levels, with obstacles ranging in difficulty from easy to very difficult. Challenge yourself at Highline Adventures!

$69.00
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4.9/5
5 h 30 mins

PRIVATE All-Inclusive 3-Winery Tour Santa Ynez/Solvang/Buellton

Enjoy a perfect, carefree day in the Santa Ynez Valley with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Wine Tour. *Hosted transportation via a private vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group. Grapeline custom touring vans: Concierge class, individual captain’s chairs, standing room, privacy-tinted windows, and a professional driver/host. *Visits to three wineries. Let our Event Specialists plan the perfect itinerary. Grapeline visits a wide array of local wineries, and we place reservations on your behalf. *Standard wine tasting flights at all three partner wineries are included in your package. *You and your friends will have your choice of a delicious boxed picnic lunch in a casual winery setting. Planning for a group larger than 15 or fewer than 6 guests? Grapeline Wine Tours can accommodate your needs—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details. For pickups outside the Santa Ynez Valley area—contact Grapeline Wine Tours for custom pricing and details.

$649.00
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4.9/5
7 h

Private Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour.

$500.25
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4.9/5
6 h

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family owned wineries. We work with 25+ wineries so the route varies from day to day. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small production tasting rooms. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates.

$225.00
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4.7/5
5 h

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase a tasting or enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Food options will be available for purchase either at the wineries or in the quaint town of Los Olivos. If you want to explore the breadth and diversity that the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country has to offer this is the tour for you! Our incredible guides will offer interpretation & history about the Santa Ynez Valley throughout the day.

$139.00
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4.6/5

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving tour, explore iconic movie locations, award-winning vineyards, and charming towns. Highlights include: • Learn about the “Sideways Effect” on Pinot Noir and Merlot • Discover five distinct wine trails, including Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos Promenade • Visit Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the Firestone Vineyard barrel room • Explore biodynamic, sustainable wineries producing estate wines • See which wineries earned gold and platinum medals for quality and accessibility • Discover rich local history, from Spanish missions to celebrity residents A perfect mix of cinematic nostalgia and wine-country discovery.

$19.99
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2 h 30 mins

Explore Santa Ynez Valley in 4 by 4 Bronco Tour

Explore the rugged beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley on a 2.5-hour 4x4 Bronco tour across 1,200 acres of private ranch land. This educational adventure takes you through breathtaking landscapes while learning about the area's rich history, geology, and ecology. With an experienced guide at the wheel, enjoy an interactive journey that includes a visit to a working protea flower farm and insights into local wildlife. This tour caters to all ages, making it perfect for families and nature enthusiasts seeking an immersive outdoor experience. - Maximum of 4 guests - 2.5-hour professionally guided tour in a climate-controlled Ford Bronco - Experience the peek performance of a Ford Bronco over steep hill climbs and rugged dirt trails - Includes free trail snacks, drinks, and an exclusive photo opportunity access

$349.00
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5/5
48 h

Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)

Sit at the winemaker’s table! Our Private Wine Tour is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine tasting experience for your own group of 4 -8. What It Is: A 5.0 star rated Private Wine Tour with a knowledgeable host and exclusive access to boutique, elevated wineries. This is your day, based on your private group’s preferences. What It’s Not: No public wineries or crowded bar tasting rooms. No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties. What’s Included: All tasting fees, exclusive access to premium wineries, a made-to-order organic lunch, and transportation in a Tesla X SUV (4 guests) or Luxury Mercedes Van (5-8 guests). Our locally owned and operated tour is built around private boutique vineyards, elevated wines, and premium winemakers and their stories. We are a 5.0 star rated wine tour company with thousands of reviews on Google and Yelp and in business since 2007.

$274.75
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5/5

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette. Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS). Perfect for couples looking for a more unique experience beyond the commercial wineries. Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves. Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests) • LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating

$235.00
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5/5
6 h

Tours of Santa Barbara . ( Private ) 6 hours .

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 .

$219.00
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5/5

Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

Join us for a boutique and casual afternoon excursion to Santa Barbara's gorgeous wine country. Enjoy a later start time and you won't miss out  on the fun! Small intimate groups provide for an authentic an boutique experience with ultra-premium vineyards included.

$190.89
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5/5

Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two carefully selected wineries. Your experience includes door-to-door transportation, a guided 90-minute horseback ride through the vineyards, and tastings at two exceptional wineries. Lunch is available for purchase during the tour but is not included in the tour price. This experience lasts approximately 7 hours and offers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and world-class wine in one unforgettable day.

$650.00
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5/5
6 h

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and is tailored to your group’s preferences. Choose up to 3 wineries from our list of small production and family-owned wineries, or simply tell us your wine preferences and we will do all the work for you. We visit estate wineries on this tour. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates. *Gratuities are not included. Please tip your guide.

$375.00
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5/5
6 h

Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!

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 guided tour includes a picnic lunch at local winery or vineyard and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton or Los Alamos.

$450.00
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5/5
6 h

Wine Tours ( private ) 6 full hours .

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 30 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a little bit of both ( time permitting ) or create a customized itinerary yourself and visit the wineries of your choice all located within the Santa Ynez Valley. Additionally, only with your request your guide will visit Solvang, have you enjoy tastings from a local olive tree farm and make a stop at ostrich land. ................here's to the best of an unforgettable Touring experience !

$149.00
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5/5
6 h 30 mins

Wine Country E-Bike Guided Tour - w/o Lunch

This ride showcases some of the best scenery in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our high quality, easy to ride electric-assist bicycles makes cycling the wine country accessible to everyone. This spectacular ride takes you through picturesque landscapes, sun-draped vineyards, and oak-studded rolling hills. Tour includes wine and olive oil tasting.

$225.00
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5/5
1 h 30 mins

Skynet Playground

Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial adventure. This innovative playground features a netted course designed for bouncing, balancing, crawling, and climbing, allowing participants to explore their limits in a safe environment. With up to 90 minutes of limitless fun, the experience is accompanied by expert guides who ensure safety and provide essential instructions. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the oak grove, this adventure is perfect for family outings, team-building events, or celebrating special occasions.

$15.00
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5/5

Solvang Ventura Wine Tour by Car

Unwind with a visit to local boutique wineries from Los Angeles in a luxury passenger van. A perfect blend of exploration, storytelling, and delicious moments! Then, experience the charm of Solvang like never before! Stroll through picturesque streets lined with Danish-style architecture while an expert guide shares the town’s rich history and culture.

$400.00
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5/5
1 h 15 mins

Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry

Transform your kids into Vikings for a day on this engaging adventure in Solvang. Children will embark on a quest that includes a scavenger hunt through the charming Danish village, exploring the Solvang Viking Museum, and discovering ancient Viking lore. Young adventurers will have fun inventing Viking names, hunting for hidden clues, and tasting freshly made aebleskiver, a local favorite. The tour wraps up with a visit to a local arcade, making it a well-rounded experience of history and play. - Fun-filled 90-minute Viking adventure designed for kids ages 5-12 - Interactive scavenger hunt through Solvang and - Entry to the Viking Museum - Includes aebleskiver donuts and arcade tokens - Limited group size of 12 for personalized attention

$45.00
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