Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $4,499 - $4,899 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-2

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: May-Jun, Aug, Oct 2025: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug-Oct

From $4,499 - $4,899 /person

Dolce Tempo Journey amid California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

Santa Barbara vibes. If only we could bottle them. We’d pour in glorious e-bike rides along the Santa Ynez Valley’s rolling hills followed by a relaxing massage. Stir in unhurried stops at boutique wineries and coastal cycling routes into the heart of the Ojai Valley. Garnish with exquisite meals, luxury hotels and then add a squeeze of unforgettable sunsets. Come quench your thirst for laid-back adventure and plenty of pampering in the American Riviera.

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Highlights

  • Ride your e-bike on palm-lined cycling paths in sunny Santa Barbara, then venture off the beaten path on the back roads of Los Olivos and along the peaceful Ojai Valley Trail
  • Join us to live the California dream and discover West Coast cool–warm days made for outdoor exploration, fresh fare at small chic eateries and perfect sunsets over the Pacific
  • Local vintners in California’s “other Wine Country” are eager to share their passion for winemaking in friendly tasting rooms—the local vintages pair perfectly with the exquisite cuisine
  • Relax at glamorous boutique hotels—from a stylish resort where Hollywood stars come to be pampered to an elegant property nestled in seven acres of enchanting gardens
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Start/End Santa Barbara

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Days 1-2

Description

Start your getaway to Santa Barbara’s wine country with a leisurely e-bike route through the Santa Ynez Valley, where leafy vineyards roll lazily past • Sample Syrah made from the oldest vines in the region • Orchards and ranches line a pastoral inland route • The town of Los Olivos welcomes us with Victorian architecture, an eclectic art scene and friendly tasting rooms • Discover the old-world charm of Solvang, a thriving slice of Denmark in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Los Olivos
Premiere Hotel

Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Ease your e-bike along a breezy bike trail—the dramatic views of the Pacific leave no doubt you’re in Southern California! • Santa Barbara’s Pueblo Viejo is an architectural wonderland of red-tile roofs and whitewashed adobe walls • Visit the city’s cultural and historic crux, an 18th-century Spanish mission • Time-travel from adobe to avant-garde as you explore the art of Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone.

Accommodations

Night 3

Belmond El Encanto
Santa Barbara
Premiere Hotel

From its secluded vantage point high in the hills, this meticulously restored hotel offers understated elegance and glamour in seven acres of enchanting gardens. (pool, spa)
 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Keep an eye out for seals and surfers as you e-bike more gorgeous miles alongside the Pacific Ocean • The Ojai Valley Trail lets you zip car-free from the seaside town of Ventura to the desert oasis of Ojai • Relax with a glass of a wine, go for a swim or indulge in a spa treatment at our elegant resort • Discover delightful Ojai, a flower-filled city brimming with small-town charm • Savor the sweet smell of citrus as you e-bike through groves of Pixie tangerines • Stroll Ojai’s art galleries and browse its iconic outdoor bookstore • The pink Topatopa Bluffs show off their colors during a sunset visit.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai
Premiere Hotel

Where Hollywood's glitterati come to be pampered! This stylish and historic resort offers something for everybody—including a luxurious spa and award-winning restaurant—in a beautiful park-like setting with hillside views in every direction. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Los Olivos

Premiere Hotel

Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)

Night 3

Belmond El Encanto
Santa Barbara

Premiere Hotel

From its secluded vantage point high in the hills, this meticulously restored hotel offers understated elegance and glamour in seven acres of enchanting gardens. (pool, spa)
 

Nights 4-5

Ojai Valley Inn
Ojai

Premiere Hotel

Where Hollywood's glitterati come to be pampered! This stylish and historic resort offers something for everybody—including a luxurious spa and award-winning restaurant—in a beautiful park-like setting with hillside views in every direction. (pool, spa)

From $4,499 - $4,899 /person

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Bikes

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Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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  • One of the lightest e-bikes available
  • Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
  • Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
  • Upright handlebars only

Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

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