Cupcakes & Wine

Starting point and time

Santa Barbara, 10am to 4:30pm

Cost

Saturday: $149 per person. Group Discount Rate (8+ people): $139.
Sunday-Friday: $139 per person with Promo Code WINEDAY. Prices include lunch.
Private Pricing: $299 per person (2 people) $229 per person (3-5 people) $149 per person (6-7 people)

Fees Include

Van shuttle, cupcake tasting, all wine tasting fees (private tastings available for groups of 8+), deli style lunch, cold beverages, knowledgeable guide, discussion of wine making as well as natural and human history.

Highlights

Come Experience the Original Cupcake & Wine Tour! Savor a yummy cupcake tasting featuring 6 mini cupcakes. This tour features wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley, deli style lunch at one of our favorite wineries and a friendly guide for the day.

Overview

If you like tasty treats and wine, then you are going to love this Santa Ynez tour!

This wine tour features a delicious sampling of wine infused cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. Some of our favorite cupcakes include Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah.

Your group will be picked up by air-conditioned shuttle in the morning. We will preview the day and head up to Santa Ynez Valley. Once there, you will enjoy wine tasting at some of the areas best wineries. Your group will visit beautiful Los Olivos and enjoy an incredible cupcake and wine tasting. Your guides will cover local human history and insight into wine region along the way.

Lunch will be served in the shade at a favorite winery. Our private catered chef has created an exceptional menu. Click here to see the menu. Each winery has its unique vintages and award winning selections. Winery staff offer insight into specific blends and selections, and several wineries extend discounts on wine purchases to our guests. The first of its kind, this wine tour has been featured on NBC LA, NBC San Diego, All Things Cupcake and Evelyn Kanter’s Car & Travel.

PLEASE NOTE

Some wine tour dates are not available for online reservations. Please call for more dates and options. 2 person minimum, Tour may be canceled if less than 2 people book on any date.
(805) 884-WAVE or toll free (877) 885-WAVE.
Letsgo@SbAdventureCo.com

Wine Country Biking

Starting point and time

Santa Barbara, 10am to 5pm

Level of difficulty

Moderate.

Cost

$149 per person. Group discount rate (4+ people): $139. Prices include lunch.
Private Pricing: $299 per person (2 people) $229 per person (3-5 people) $149 per person (6-7 people)

Total biking distance

Approx. 8 miles, mostly flat and rolling hills.

Fees include

Air-conditioned van service, all bikes and cycling equipment, all wine tasting fees (private tastings available for groups of 10+), enjoyable lunch, cold beverages, knowledgeable guide, discussion on wine making as well as natural and human history. The biking segment is fully van supported.

Overview

Pedal into the heart of the Santa Barbara’s wine country, home to several popular California vintners.

Explore Ballard Canyon in Santa Ynez Valley, perfect for cycling through scenic vineyards and ranch lands. The close proximity of several notable vintners all within short biking distance makes this day’s ride very enjoyable.

Your group will be picked up by air-conditioned shuttle in the morning and head up to the Valley. We will head to our first winery and take our time enjoying the property and tastings. Once there, the winery staff takes us for a tasting and your guide will prepare an enjoyable picnic lunch. Click here to see the menu. Cold beverages and water will be provided throughout the tour.

Afterwards, we bike along the scenic back-roads to our second winery. We’ll pass by ranch lands, several vineyards and historical sights along the winding path through wine country.Your guides will cover local human history and insight into wine region along the way.

We generally visit 2 local favorites in the area. Each winery has their unique vintages and award winning selections. Managers and wine makers themselves often meet us during our private tastings. Winery staff offer insight into specific blends and selections, and several wineries extend discounts on wine purchases to our guests.

This trip receives rave reviews from guests. We have done similar tours for wine and travel writers, corporate groups, bachelorette and birthday parties, as well as families and tourists. This is the wine tour that was featured on the television show Giuliana and Bill.

PLEASE NOTE:

Some wine tour dates are not available for online reservations. Please call for more dates and options. 2 person minimum, Tour may be cancelled if less than 2 people book on any date.
(805) 884-WAVE or toll free (877) 885-WAVE.
Letsgo@sbadventureco.com

Wineries

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours selects some of most unique wineries in the region. Each venue provides an experience that sets it apart from the next, whether it is it’s beautiful outdoor space, knowledgeable pourer, or award-winning varietal. We work with a variety of vintners, all with bottles to please each palate.

Brander

We love going to Brander because it feels like you are stepping into a mini-castle. Established in 1975, the Brander Vineyard is the oldest family operated estate winery in Santa Barbara County. Their founder, Fred Brander, gained a passion for the wines in France in the early 1970s. Shortly thereafter he recognized the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara as an ideal microlimate to produce top-quality Bordeaux varietals. The Brander Vineyard is situated in a kind of viticultural Goldilocks zone with a climate that is ideal for growing and producing the classically-styled, Bordeaux varietals. Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, varieties for which Fred Brander served as a pioneer in planting, flourish in this area.

We often visit The Brander Vineyard on our wine and bike tours, but it is also available upon request.

Vincent Vineyards
Vincent Vineyards is known for their wonderful indoor and outdoor seating, friendly service and incredible wine. When you sit outside you are at eye level with the vines and feel completely immersed in the wine-tasting experience. Vincent was established in 2005 and the owner has a multitude of worldly experiences and connections on the walls of the winery. It feels as though you are walking through a museum with a glass of wine in your hand!

Sunstone Winery
Sunstone is an absolute gem in wine country. A boutique winery named after the estate’s exposed sun-dappled shale and stones, visitors find themselves wanting to return again and again. The winery architecture recalls rustic homes and barns in the Provencal countryside complete with stone barrel-aging caves built into the hillside. Winemaker Bion Rice is dedicated to producing world-class Bordeaux and Rhone style wines.

Andrew Murray Vineyards
If you ask locals their favorite red in the valley, be prepared to hear Andrew Murray as a common response. A beautiful tasting room, complemented by lovely outdoor seating (and even games and activities for kids) make Andrew Murray a delightful stop in your tasting experience. They also have delicious chocolates and cheese plates available to pair with your tasting.

Rusack Vineyards
This is what wine country is all about. The drive to Rusack takes you through rows and rows of wine grapes, grazing farm animals, rolling hills and more. They also have a vineyard on Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off of Santa Barbara’s coast. Many of their staff members have been pouring at Rusack for over 10 years and provide a truly memorable experience for guests. The outside deck overlooks a beautiful valley view.

Fess Parker
Fess Parker’s large winery and beautiful spaces make it a great destination for your group of family or friends. Their beautiful western-style lodge and surrounding grounds make it the perfect location to stroll around and enjoy your favorite glass.