Santa Barbara to Ojai Family 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 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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 Family 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 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 20+ required (siblings 17+ ok)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

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 - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

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: Dec 2025: Dec

From $5,399 - $5,599 /person

California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera

Santa Barbara cool. If only we could bottle that luxurious laid-back vibe. We’d start with a bike ride through the Santa Ynez Valley, then squeeze in a relaxing massage. Stir in stops at boutique wineries and a coastal cycling route in the heart of the Ojai Valley. Infuse with exquisite meals, luxury hotels and plenty of family time. Quench your thirst on the American Riviera.

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Highlights

  • Discover California's "other Wine Country"—back roads and authentic tasting rooms of the Los Olivos area that feel like 1970s Napa Valley
  • Pedal together down serene palm-fringed bike paths that spread out along the sun-kissed coast of the spectacular American Riviera 
  • Explore a wealth of diversions on your journey—quaint towns, historic sites, a beach boardwalk and stunning views of the Pacific
  • Experience the casual energy and small-town charm of Ojai, where natural beauty and an independent spirit merge
California Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour map

California

Start/End Santa Barbara

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

After traveling from artsy Santa Barbara, pedal together into the mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley for views of vineyards and rolling countryside • Sample wine made from some of the region's oldest vines • A bucolic 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.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos
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)

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

Day 3

Description

Ease into the SoCal scene as you cruise a breezy route on two wheels, taking in dramatic views of the Pacific coastline • Spin 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 • Fast-forward to cutting-edge contemporary when you visit 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

Ride along the Pacific Ocean while keeping an eye out for seals and surfers • Pedal on the Ojai Valley Trail, a bike pathway that connects the seaside town of Ventura with peaceful Ojai, a haven for creatives • Enjoy a wine tasting, go for a swim or indulge in a famous Ojai spa treatment • 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 tangerinesStroll through Ojai’s art galleries and browse its outdoor bookstore • Taste olive oil at a local farm • Admire the pink Topatopa Bluffs at sunset.

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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From $5,399 /person

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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

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern
Los Olivos

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

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 $5,399 /person

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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.

Bike with drop handlebars and a "New" label on the top left
Backroads Next Generation Performance Road Bike

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
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Suited for a wide range of cyclists
  • Comfortable ergonomic seat
  • Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
  • Upright handlebars only
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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+

Co-Motion Torpedo Tandem Bike
Tandem Bike
  • $400 rental fee
  • Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
  • Custom upgraded wheelset
  • Best for riders with some tandem experience.

From $5,399 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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