![Beach with city in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/MSOIB_EBE_Guest_21_002.jpg.webp?itok=fh71H-ye)
![Wide shot of ship fleet on water.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_BHE_Guest_22_001_1.jpg.webp?itok=gN_b4836)
![Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_038.jpg.webp?itok=TC-DEWZO)
![Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_071_VAR.jpg.webp?itok=LFg6zXij)
![Charcuterie platter, apples, cheeses, salami, olives, etc.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOIF_DEP_15451.JPG.webp?itok=C931Pqa8)
![Three guests sitting at rest stop, youngest is smiling at camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-GENERIC_GCA_ST_23_030.jpg.webp?itok=XNmCYqvj)
![Shot of craggy sea-stacks, birds roosting on them.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_JHA_ST_19_003.jpg.webp?itok=f0Q1_0UQ)
![Four guests in kayaks, Cali coast, large cloud and birds in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MSOIB_EBE_Guest_21_012.jpg.webp?itok=RmAyEQBw)
![Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_shutterstock_269963246_1.jpg.webp?itok=6hCjKHFw)
![Four guests and their bikes, walking down road.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-Generic_RHO_PRO_23_097_1.jpg.webp?itok=7d8aZqhj)
![California vineyard during sunrise.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_004_0.jpg.webp?itok=AwLUCYaB)
![Danish village, windmill in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_Alamy_2BHB0B6_0.jpg.webp?itok=viG1S_tC)
Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour
From $4,099 - $4,699 /person
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Dec 2025: Dec
![Beach with city in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2024/MSOIB_EBE_Guest_21_002.jpg.webp?itok=fh71H-ye)
![Wide shot of ship fleet on water.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_BHE_Guest_22_001_1.jpg.webp?itok=gN_b4836)
![Wide shot of PCH in Santa Barbara, beach and ocean on left.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_038.jpg.webp?itok=TC-DEWZO)
![Four guests rounding a corner, hilltop houses and Cali hills in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_071_VAR.jpg.webp?itok=LFg6zXij)
![Charcuterie platter, apples, cheeses, salami, olives, etc.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOIF_DEP_15451.JPG.webp?itok=C931Pqa8)
![Three guests sitting at rest stop, youngest is smiling at camera.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-GENERIC_GCA_ST_23_030.jpg.webp?itok=XNmCYqvj)
![Shot of craggy sea-stacks, birds roosting on them.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_JHA_ST_19_003.jpg.webp?itok=f0Q1_0UQ)
![Four guests in kayaks, Cali coast, large cloud and birds in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/MSOIB_EBE_Guest_21_012.jpg.webp?itok=RmAyEQBw)
![Shot of old mission building in Santa Barbara.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_shutterstock_269963246_1.jpg.webp?itok=6hCjKHFw)
![Four guests and their bikes, walking down road.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/LOCAL-Generic_RHO_PRO_23_097_1.jpg.webp?itok=7d8aZqhj)
![California vineyard during sunrise.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_004_0.jpg.webp?itok=AwLUCYaB)
![Danish village, windmill in background.](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_gallery_full/public/2023/SO_Alamy_2BHB0B6_0.jpg.webp?itok=viG1S_tC)
Beaches & Vineyards on California's Palm-Lined Coast
Natural beauty reigns on this active family vacation from Los Olivos to Santa Barbara. Oak trees and chaparral line sun-dappled hiking trails to mountain peaks. And beautiful sandy beaches make for idyllic post-ride sunset spots. Kayak the Pacific's calm waters then stroll through a sea of vineyards. Top it off with thoughtfully crafted cuisine and some of the finest hotels in the state. It’s more than a destination, it’s a way of life.
Highlights
- Stop for a taste of Northern Europe—and an authentic Danish pastry—in charming Solvang, nestled in the heart of Southern California
- Hike, bike and kayak with family from the Pacific to Santa Ynez Valley amid Santa Barbara’s breathtaking landscapes
- Discover the vineyards and enchanting ranches of Los Olivos, tucked away in Santa Barbara's wine country
- Celebrate the region's superb cuisine at farm-to-table meals paired to perfection with iconic coastal scenery
![California Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley Family Multi-Adventure Tour map](/sites/default/files/styles/trip_page_map/public/2023/24_CS_MSOIB_0.jpg.webp?itok=_Ky9KdVK)
Start/End Santa Barbara
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
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Days 1-2
Kick off your family's California adventure in bucket-list Santa Barbara • Admire the terra-cotta rooftops and sun-soaked adobe façades of the city’s iconic Spanish-style architecture as you bike down palm-lined State Street • Wind your way along the Pacific Ocean, passing surf breaks, rugged cliffs and elegant ranches • Launch your kayak from the white sands of West Beach into gentle ocean waves • Paddle past lush kelp forests, keeping an eye out for friendly seals and the occasional dolphin • Hike a favorite trail to epic coastal views in the Santa Ynez Mountains • Unforgettable vacationing awaits at our luxury oceanfront hotel and spa • Enjoy California cuisine at its finest.
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Nights 1-2
An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (pool, spa)
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Days 3-5
Hike along “heaven's road” on a ridgeline above Santa Barbara, which offers views of the vast Channel Islands and the rugged Santa Ynez range • Another heavenly trek off a road called Paradise leads to the ruins of a grand private lodge from the 1940s—the vistas are just as grand • In Los Olivos, explore charming shops and sample exquisite Central Coast wines • Ride past a sea of vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley, lingering over tastings along the way • Get to know fairy-tale Solvang, a one-of-a-kind Danish village with its own six unique windmills dating back to the 1920s • Unwind in style at our elegant boutique property • Follow a hiking trail in the foothills of Figueroa Mountain • Not ready to leave? Extend your active holiday on the American Riviera.
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Nights 3-4
Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)
What's Included
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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.
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Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (pool, spa)
![](/sites/default/files/styles/itinerary_533/public/2023/BSOI_AST_ST_22_192_0.jpg.webp?itok=eZAJ0a5O)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
Each room at this elegant boutique hotel, which dates back to 1888, features a private fireplace. (pool)
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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.
![Backroads Performance Racer 2.0](/sites/default/files/styles/whats_included/public/2023/NEW_Equipment_Bikes_Performance_2.0_600x400.jpg.webp?itok=aU_EVsVj)
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
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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