Itineraries / First-Timer's Santa Barbara Day

First-Timer's Santa Barbara Day

An approachable introduction to Santa Ynez / Sta. Rita Hills — three rooms, a Los Olivos lunch, and time to actually enjoy each.

This plan keeps to 3 tastings with real drive times and a lunch break, because more than 3-4 in a day means rushing. Times are a suggested pace; call ahead, as many rooms take reservations.

10:30 AM

Amada Cellars

Los Olivos District · Santa Barbara. $30 tasting · Outdoor

Drive ~23 min to the next stop

12:08 PM

Carr Vineyards and Winery

Santa Barbara. Fee varies

1:23 PM

Lunch break

We have not picked a spot for you here. Many rooms on this route allow picnics, and Santa Ynez Valley has places to eat. Budget about 75 minutes so the afternoon stays relaxed.

Drive ~45 min to the next stop

3:23 PM

Vega Vineyard & Farm

Santa Ynez Valley · Santa Barbara. Fee varies · Outdoor · Dog-friendly

After

Dinner

Most rooms close by 5:00 to 5:30, so plan dinner in Santa Barbara once you are done tasting.

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