Santa Barbara to Ojai Bike Tour

After traveling from artsy Santa Barbara, bike into the mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley for views of vineyards and rolling countryside | Sample Syrah made from the region's oldest vines | A pastoral inland route leads past orchards and ranches | 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.

Ease into the SoCal scene as you cruise a breezy bike trail on two wheels, taking in dramatic views of the Pacific coastline | Bike into El Pueblo Viejo, an architectural mecca of iconic red-tile roofs and whitewashed adobe walls | Visit the city’s cultural and historic landmark, an 18th-century Spanish mission | Pedal up the classic Gibraltar climb for epic views of the coastline | Fast-forward to cutting-edge contemporary when you visit Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone.

Ride along the Pacific Ocean, keeping an eye out for seals and surfers | Bike on the Ojai Valley Trail, a pathway that connects the seaside town of Ventura with the desert oasis of Ojai | Relax with a glass of wine, go for a swim or indulge in a famous Ojai 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 bike past groves of Pixie tangerines | Stroll through Ojai’s art galleries and browse its outdoor bookstore | Taste olive oil at a local farm | Behold the pink Topatopa Bluffs at sunset.