Where to drink well in Santa Barbara by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Santa Barbara. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
Funk Zone tasting room with a chalk mural mapping Santa Barbara County's six AVAs. One of the few rooms where viticultural geography is central to every pour.
PourSta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir by the glass
WineSanta Barbara County wines across all six AVAs
FoodSnacks and cheese plates
Longest-running Wine Country restaurant in Santa Barbara since 1998. Wine Spectator Award. Santa Barbara County cellar, paired with a seasonal kitchen.
PourSanta Barbara County Chardonnay by the glass
WineSanta Barbara County wines, deep California list
FoodFull Wine Country cuisine menu
Spanish vermouths, gin and tonics, and Santa Barbara County wines alongside full tapas and paella. Suits aperitivo-style drinking as much as a full dinner.
PourTxakoli on ice or Spanish vermouth on tap
WineSpanish producers and Santa Barbara County labels
FoodFull Spanish tapas menu, seasonal paella
Private tour · 6 hours
Embark on a private odyssey through the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley, the beating heart of Santa Barbara's acclaimed wine country. Immerse yourself in the beauty of r...
Private tour · 7 hours
A private 90 minute horseback ride through scenic vineyards followed by a wine tasting tour through the Santa Ynez Valley.
Private tour · 1h 30m
Enjoy a private horseback riding adventure through the vineyards of Santa Ynez Valley, taking in breathtaking views with an experienced local wrangler.