Spend four hours sampling some of Santa Barbara’s finest wines during a private guided tour. Visit three unique tasting rooms with door-to-door service that makes savoring local flavors effortless.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for all fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Santa Barbara's wine history dates back to the late 18th century when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards.
Conservation
Local wineries emphasize sustainable farming practices that protect the coastal environment and soil health.
Captain Jack's Santa Barbara Tours
Spend four hours sampling some of Santa Barbara’s finest wines during a private guided tour. Visit three unique tasting rooms with door-to-door service that makes savoring local flavors effortless.
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 in advance for group spots
Wineries limit group sizes; booking early ensures your group stays together or is properly split across vehicles.
Dress comfortably yet smart
Tasting rooms are casual but presentable attire is recommended to enjoy the full experience comfortably.
Hydrate between tastings
Bring water or ask your guide for hydration options to maintain freshness during your wine sampling.
Plan for responsible transportation
Door-to-door transport is included, but ensure your party is prepared for a safe ride home after the tour.
Comfortable shoes
Ease through multiple tasting rooms with footwear that supports standing and gentle walking.
Light jacket or layers
Layering ensures comfort through Santa Barbara’s variable spring temperatures.
spring
Sunscreen
Protect exposed skin during outdoor transitions between tasting rooms.
summer
Hydration bottle
Staying hydrated helps balance wine tasting's dehydrating effects.