Food destinations within easy reach of Santa Barbara, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Santa Barbara. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous forPinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rhone varieties across Los Olivos, Ballard Canyon, and Solvang tasting rooms
Santa Barbara County's inland wine region holds four AVAs: Happy Canyon, Los Olivos District, Santa Ynez Valley, Ballard Canyon. Under 45 minutes by car.
Famous for30-plus tasting rooms in a walkable village, Michelin-listed Sides Hardware and Shoes restaurant
Compact wine village in the Santa Ynez Valley. A dozen tasting rooms on and around Grand Avenue. Day-trip from Santa Barbara under 50 minutes north.
Famous forCool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; Sanford, Sea Smoke, Brewer-Clifton, Flying Goat
Sta. Rita Hills AVA produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay praised by critics. The Lompoc Wine Ghetto clusters 20 tasting rooms within walking distance.
Famous forAebleskiver (Danish pancake balls), kringle pastries, Danish sausage, and wine tasting rooms
Danish-founded village in the Santa Ynez Valley. Aebleskiver, open-faced sandwiches, Danish bakeries, and wine tasting rooms on Copenhagen Drive.
Famous forSanta Maria-style BBQ: tri-tip over coast live oak coals, pinquito beans, salsa, and grilled French bread
City 60 miles north where Santa Maria-style barbecue was codified: red oak-grilled tri-tip, pinquito beans, salsa, garlic bread. Jocko's is the landmark.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Feast your way through Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone neighborhood while you learn about local history, discover local street art, and pick up a few easy food...
Day trip · 6 hours
Join the group as we explore wines from boutique, family-owned wineries. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small prod...
Day trip · 7 hours
Experience the Santa Barbara Wine Country in the most immersive way possible, via e-bike. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at a winery, and savor a flight of five wines at...