Private Santa Barbara, Solvang and Wine Country Two-Day Tour (From Los Angeles)
2 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Santa Barbara and Solvang
Stop At: Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2099
This working courthouse in Spanish Moorish architectural style is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lawns. Check out the Spanish and Tunisian tilework, the historical mural room and the clock tower offering a 360-degree view of Santa Barbara. Note: The courthouse is closed on Saturdays which will only allow for viewing of the exterior.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2215
Take a look at a reconstruction of what was the original El Presidio Spanish colony military settlement.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santa Barbara Public Market, 38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Take a lunch break at the market for a variety of locally & regionally sourced food, wine, and beer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611
Visit the "Queen of the Missions", a historic Franciscan mission that features twin bell towers and lovely gardens, like the sunken garden and the rose garden. Admission to the self-guided tour of the interior is included in the tour price.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hans Christian Andersen Museum, 1680 Mission Dr Book Loft Building - 2nd Floor, Solvang, CA 93463-3602
Take a look at the life and works of the author of the Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea. The museum is on the second floor of The Book Loft, an independent bookstore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paula's Pancake House, 1531 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Try Danish cuisine at Paula's Pancake house or at another local restaurant in Solvang.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Renaissance Antiques, 496 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463-2757
Take the time to explore Solvang and their many charming shops.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sideways Inn or another 3-star hotel in the area.
Day 2: Santa Ynez Wine Country and Los Olivos -- Epicurean Delights
Stop At: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard, 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Have a wine tasting at the tasting room of this excellent winery created by Fess Parker, an actor who starred in the television series Daniel Boone. The first wine tasting is free; additional wine tastings in this or other locations are not included in the tour price.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-2625
Walk around the historic old mission that is still in use. Santa Ines boasts an impressive collection of paintings and statuary. The Archangel Raphael is currently on display and is the only Mission period painting by a native convert. The museum also has 4 bells that are significant to the history of Santa Ines Mission dating back to 1804 and six music manuscripts that have survived over 200 years.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
Wine country cuisine and an wine list of over 500 mostly local wines also available for retail at their Wine Merchant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Carhartt Vineyard, 2900A Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441
Take the time to explore Los Olivos and perhaps do a little more wine tasting.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Global Gardens, 2450 Alamo Pintado Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441-4500
Try local and organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a delightful setting during an informative tasting session. Olive oil tasting is included with the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast provided.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Santa Barbara and Solvang
Stop At: Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2099
This working courthouse in Spanish Moorish architectural style is surrounded by landscaped gardens and lawns. Check out the Spanish and Tunisian tilework, the historical mural room and the clock tower offering a 360-degree view of Santa Barbara. Note: The courthouse is closed on Saturdays which will only allow for viewing of the exterior.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, 123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2215
Take a look at a reconstruction of what was the original El Presidio Spanish colony military settlement.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santa Barbara Public Market, 38 W Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Take a lunch break at the market for a variety of locally & regionally sourced food, wine, and beer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3611
Visit the "Queen of the Missions", a historic Franciscan mission that features twin bell towers and lovely gardens, like the sunken garden and the rose garden. Admission to the self-guided tour of the interior is included in the tour price.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hans Christian Andersen Museum, 1680 Mission Dr Book Loft Building - 2nd Floor, Solvang, CA 93463-3602
Take a look at the life and works of the author of the Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea. The museum is on the second floor of The Book Loft, an independent bookstore.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Paula's Pancake House, 1531 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Try Danish cuisine at Paula's Pancake house or at another local restaurant in Solvang.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Renaissance Antiques, 496 1st St, Solvang, CA 93463-2757
Take the time to explore Solvang and their many charming shops.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sideways Inn or another 3-star hotel in the area.
Day 2: Santa Ynez Wine Country and Los Olivos -- Epicurean Delights
Stop At: Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard, 6200 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441
Have a wine tasting at the tasting room of this excellent winery created by Fess Parker, an actor who starred in the television series Daniel Boone. The first wine tasting is free; additional wine tastings in this or other locations are not included in the tour price.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Mission Santa Ines, 1760 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-2625
Walk around the historic old mission that is still in use. Santa Ines boasts an impressive collection of paintings and statuary. The Archangel Raphael is currently on display and is the only Mission period painting by a native convert. The museum also has 4 bells that are significant to the history of Santa Ines Mission dating back to 1804 and six music manuscripts that have survived over 200 years.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe, 2879 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441, USA
Wine country cuisine and an wine list of over 500 mostly local wines also available for retail at their Wine Merchant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Carhartt Vineyard, 2900A Grand Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441
Take the time to explore Los Olivos and perhaps do a little more wine tasting.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Global Gardens, 2450 Alamo Pintado Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441-4500
Try local and organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a delightful setting during an informative tasting session. Olive oil tasting is included with the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel breakfast provided.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Mission Santa Barbara Entry Fee
- Mission Santa Ines Entry Fee
- One free wine tasting at Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard
- One free olive oil tasting at Global Gardens
- Parking Fees
- Entry/Admission - Old Mission Santa Barbara
- Entry/Admission - Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
- Entry/Admission - Old Mission Santa Ines
- Entry/Admission - Global Gardens
Not included
- additional meals
- additional wine or olive oil tastings
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
60%
Food
55%
Aquatic
25%
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