Taste Santa Barbara’s best craft beers on a private 4.5-hour brewery tour featuring three top brewers and expert guides. Enjoy seamless round-trip transportation and a personalized experience ideal for any group size.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as walking distances are minimal and the tour is primarily seated.
Wildlife
History
Santa Barbara’s beer scene grew significantly after the 2010s craft beer boom, tapping into the region’s agricultural roots for fresh ingredients.
Conservation
Local breweries emphasize sustainable practices, sourcing ingredients from nearby farms and minimizing waste in production.
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
Taste Santa Barbara’s best craft beers on a private 4.5-hour brewery tour featuring three top brewers and expert guides. Enjoy seamless round-trip transportation and a personalized experience ideal for any group size.
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours operates guided outdoor and tasting experiences based in Santa Barbara, California. The company offers a diverse menu of private and shared tours, including stand up paddle boarding in Santa Barbara Harbor, multiple wine tasting options in the city and the Santa Ynez Valley, brewery tours, and coastal canyon horseback rides. Several experiences provide door-to-door or round-trip transportation, and private options are available for groups seeking customized itineraries. Guides and staff include experienced drivers, knowledgeable tour guides, and professional wranglers who lead horseback rides and document memorable moments. Tours vary in length from 1.5-hour paddle and horseback outings to multi-hour wine and film-themed excursions such as the Sideways-inspired tour. Tastings typically visit three wineries or tasting rooms, with some wine tours also including an olive oil farm and picnic elements for private bookings. Brewery tours feature visits to three local breweries with curated samplings and guided transportation. The platform emphasizes safety, local expertise, and seamless logistics—participants can expect provided transportation on many tours and guided interpretation of regional highlights like Stearns’ Wharf, the Santa Barbara Sea Center, and Santa Ynez wine country.
Reservations accommodate varying group sizes, seasonal availability, and custom requests to create personalized Santa Barbara outings for celebrations, sightseeing, and memorable moments together.
Tours Offered
10 tours
Choose paddles, wines, breweries, or rides
Typical Duration
1.5–8 hrs
Short adventures to full-day excursions
Private Options
Available
Private and group bookings possible
Base Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Local hub for coastal and wine trips
Reserve a stand up paddle, wine tasting, brewery crawl, or horseback ride — private and group options with transportation available.
Book Tours in Advance
Secure your spot early, especially on weekends, to avoid missing out on popular brewery visits.
Stay Hydrated Between Tastings
Drink water between breweries to keep your palate fresh and avoid overindulgence.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Prepare for short walks around brewery spaces and tasting rooms with supportive footwear.
Designate a Non-Drinking Guide if Needed
Consider having a sober driver or use provided transportation for safety and ease.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear helps with brewery visits and walking short distances.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the beer tastings.
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Light jacket
Evenings in Santa Barbara can be cool—layering helps.
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ID (21+)
Required for legal alcohol tasting and purchase.
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