Santa Barbara to Ojai Bike Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jul-Dec 2026: Jan-Dec
Vineyards, Coastlines & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera
The American Riviera, with its scenic landscapes and luxurious, laid-back style, is the perfect escape for riding and relaxing. From the mountains and coastline to the vineyards and valleys—nothing but good vibrations here.
Highlights
- Bike the scenic Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, stopping to taste vintages from the state’s most esteemed wineries along the way
- Discover world-class accommodations and a sizzling food scene in addition to Santa Barbara’s world-class biking—it’s a cyclist’s ultimate dreamcation
- Explore the region’s distinctive hamlets by bike, each with their own unique character, heritage and landscapes from Solvang to Los Olivos
- Cruise on two wheels down serene palm-fringed roads that spread out along the sun-kissed coast of Santa Barbara
- Experience the small-town charm of Ojai, where natural beauty and an independent spirit converge
Start/End Santa Barbara
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Shuttle into Santa Barbara's Wine Country for a bike ride in the Santa Ynez Valley with views of coastal mountains, vineyards and rolling countryside • Sample Syrah made from the region’s oldest vines • Follow country roads past ranches and stands of live oaks right up to the gates of Neverland Ranch • Explore scenic Ballard Canyon on a favorite route of local cyclists • 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.
Nights 1-2
Once a Gold Rush stagecoach stop, this luxury Auberge hotel in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley is now an impeccably restored wine country retreat. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Bike a stunning ridge road in the Santa Ynez Mountains, which offers panoramic views out over the city, the Pacific and the Channel Islands • Pedal along the waterfront, scanning the water for sea lions, harbor seals and even whales, if you're lucky! • Fast-forward to cutting-edge contemporary when you visit Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone.
Night 3
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)
Days 4-6
Discover the tranquil beauty of Ojai Valley and its surroundings from the seat of your bicycle • Bike the scenic Ojai Valley Trail, stopping along the way for a beachside lunch • Relax with a glass of wine, go for a swim or indulge in a famous Ojai spa treatment at our elegant resort • Enjoy the luxurious amenities and stunning grounds that have drawn Hollywood’s elite to this storied inn for decades • The dramatic mountains of Ojai and the Los Padres National Forest provide the backdrop for an exhilarating bike ride through some of the most varied and picturesque terrain in the region • Admire the pink Topatopa Bluffs at sunset.
Nights 4-5
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)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
In Santa Barbara and Ojai, expect a mix of paved bike paths, city streets and rural roads. Some sections of our routes have fast-moving traffic and little shoulder, while some of the quieter roads we ride on have rougher pavement.
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
Premiere Hotel
Once a Gold Rush stagecoach stop, this luxury Auberge hotel in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley is now an impeccably restored wine country retreat. (pool, spa)
Night 3
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
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)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
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.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- 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
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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