Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Bike Tour
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera
The American Riviera, with its scenic landscapes and luxurious, laidback style, is the perfect family escape. From the mountains and coastline to the vineyards and valleys—nothing but good vibrations here.
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
Start/End Santa Barbara
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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.
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
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.
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)
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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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