Santa Barbara and Wine Country Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Overview
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Santa Barbara and its Wine Country on this unforgettable shore excursion. This tour offers a unique blend of experiences that showcases the diverse beauty and charm of California’s Central Coast. It’s a perfect mix of relaxation, culture, stunning scenery and fun.
- Travel along the scenic Pacific coastline, through rolling hills, and past stunning mountain vistas.
- Discover the charm of Solvang, a quaint Danish-inspired village filled with fairytale architecture, windmills, authentic Danish bakeries, wine-tasting rooms, and delightful shops.
- Savor award-winning wines at a family-friendly winery, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic vineyards.
Feed the farm animals, enjoy ice cream, snacks, or a lovely farm to table lunch in a vineyard setting.
- Experience Santa Barbara, “America’s Riviera”, Spanish Colonial architecture, palm-lined streets, and sweeping ocean views.
Wine/Lunch NOT included. May be purchased along the way.
Children Welcome
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Shared Tour with Other Guests
- Driver / Guide
- Upscale Transportation
- Planning and Reservations
- Pick-up / Drop-off - Santa Barbara Harbor's Sea Landing - Cruise Ship disembark / embark point
✗ Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Take a scenic 45 minute drive through the mountainous Los Padres National Forest on the way to Solvang, Danish Capitol of America. After leaving the shore, you head into the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains, where the road curves through rolling hills and vineyards, creating a peaceful transition from coastal beauty to wine country charm. The landscape shifts from dramatic coastal cliffs to serene countryside, making this drive both picturesque and relaxing.
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Stop 2
Visit the Danish Village of Solvang with its fairytale architecture, windmills, authentic Danish bakeries and cozy wine tasting rooms.
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Stop 3
Take a quick drive from Solvang to a nearby Santa Barbara Wine Country vineyard.
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Stop 4
Visit a picturesque winery nestled in a stunning vineyard, where you’ll enjoy tastings of award-winning wines. The winery also features a charming farm with friendly animals you can feed, making it a fun stop for all ages. Children are welcome.
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Stop 5
Relax in comfort on the scenic 45 minute return trip to beautiful Santa Barbara, America's Riviera, taking in the legendary coastal views along the PCH, the famous Pacific Coast Highway.
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Stop 6
Return to Santa Barbara at approximately 2:30. Upon arrival, either: Option A: Return directly to the ship's embarkation location… OR Option B: If time allows, let us take you on a concise driving tour of Santa Barbara, showcasing the beautiful "American Riviera” on a guided tour through its historic landmarks, Spanish Colonial architecture, and stunning coastal views. Make a timely return to the ship's embarkation location, ensuring plenty of time to comfortably catch the tender back to your ship.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Look across the street from your Tender landing point at Santa Barbara Landing for a black Sprinter Van, near the intersection of Bath & Cabrillo Blvd, in front of Casa Del Mar Hotel and/or Chad's Cafe. Please verify that it is our company van and that your name is on the roster before boarding.
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End Point
Look across the street from your Tender landing point at Santa Barbara Landing for a black Sprinter Van, near the intersection of Bath & Cabrillo Blvd, in front of Casa Del Mar Hotel and/or Chad's Cafe. Please verify that it is our company van and that your name is on the roster before boarding.
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be 21 years old to drink wine
- Santa Barbara Wine Country is approximately a 40 minute drive North of Santa Barbara.
- Special note for solo travelers: We love our solo travelers and look forward to you joining our tours! Because we are a small boutique company, our computer system automatically requires at least 2 people to book together before a solo traveler may book - as all of our tours require at least 2 people to run. Otherwise, our tours, with just one traveler, would run at a financial deficit. For 2 travelers, we break even. However, we never cancel our tours as long as at least two people are booked. Many tours require a higher minimum and will cancel. This minimum of 2 people for the first booking prevents us from making any cancellations and disappointing our potential guests. So if you are a solo traveler, and the computer is requiring 2 to book, please keep checking back for updated availability. You may also call and add yourself to a "wait list". Thank you for your understanding.
- ###Please explain the Option A and Option B End times? Upon arrival back in Santa Barbara at approximately 2:30pm, either: - Return directly to the ship's embarkation location... OR - If time allows, let us take you on a concise driving tour of Santa Barbara, showcasing its rich history, stunning coastline, and elegant architecture. Driving tour will be adjusted to meet the boarding requirements, with a very comfortable margin, of the cruise ship. Our optional Santa Barbara driving tour will stay close by the ships boarding area, leaving you stress free with plenty of time to make your desired ship boarding time. When cruise ships are in port, our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour follows this special schedule, different from our regular tour schedule, to ensure cruise ship passengers have ample time to re-board their ship.
- ###What about official delayed disembarkation times determined by the captain due to fog or other weather or reasons? If disembarkation from the ship is delayed by the cruise ship captain due to weather, we will adjust our schedule as needed. We understand that you are taking tinders to shore and must wait your turn. Please contact us the morning of the tour to let us know your disembarkation status. Please check in as soon as you get off the boat. We will depart as soon as everyone has arrived.
- Children are welcome. If you need an infant seat, car seat, or booster seat, please contact us in advance so that we make help you make arrangements.
- After booking, please contact us through the customer portal to submit your email address to insure we can get in touch with you. Let us know your preferred choice for communication - before and on the day of the tour.
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