Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with 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)

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. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

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.

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Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

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

Families with 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)

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. See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.

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.

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Highlights

  • Bike the scenic Foxen Canyon Wine Trail with your family, 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 Los Alamos to Solvang and 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
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California

Start/End Santa Barbara

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Itinerary

Group of three BR guests riding, one is pointing at the camera.

Days 1-2

Description

Shuttle from Santa Barbara to Los Alamos for a bike ride in the Santa Ynez Valley with views of coastal mountains, 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 • Discover the old-world charm of Solvang, a thriving slice of Denmark in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.

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.
Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.

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
El Encanto

(1 night)

Night 3

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.
Guests cheersing wine glasses, POV shot.

Days 4-6

Description

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.

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

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

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)

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