Tours Resources
All tours are available 7 days a week unless otherwise stated.
Santa Ynez Wine Tasting
This tour will pick you up in Santa Barbara and take you to three wineries* in the Santa Ynez Valley as well as a working olive oil farm.
Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour
Want a great way to see Santa Barbara and taste wine at the same time? We will escort you to three wine tasting rooms (or one Distillery and two wine tasting rooms) in three different neighborhoods within the city. We provide door-to-door transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara. While this tour does not visit the vineyards, it allows groups to visit local wine tasting rooms in the city of Santa Barbara.
Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour
This tour begins with a scenic drive up the coast to a privately owned rustic ranch. Your wrangler will guide you on a beautiful horseback ride that winds through the forest and up into the Santa Ynez Mountains where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands. Depending on the day of the week, lunch will be enjoyed in Solvang or at the first of two winery visits.
"Top Deck" Tour
Experience the beauty of the Central Coast on this full day tour. Your day will begin with a 90-minute guided kayak tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor and Channel. After kayaking, experience a breathtaking canyon horseback ride. After the canyon horseback ride enjoy lunch at the first of two Santa Ynez Valley wineries you will visit.
Deluxe Private Vineyard Visit
Visit a sustainable farm and vineyard which includes an organic blueberry farm. Meet the proprietor and walk with her on some of her 100 acres of ocean view hills above Lompoc. After the tour enjoy sipping the award-winning french inspired wine she has grown on the property. Lunch included.
"Sideways Inspired" Wine Tour
This tour will visit sites featured in the movie Sideways and is one of our premium wine tours. Your guide will provide you with a fun list of trivia as you follow the Sideways path through wine country. You will also have a chance to stop at the Ostrich Farm where Jack was chased.
Distilleries and the Old West
This tour offers a “taste” of the Old West. Visit two Distilleries (one in Santa Barbara and one in Goleta). One has been family run since 1915 and the proprietor will share with you how their product has been made over the years. The other will give you a behind the scenes tour and allow you to discover their high-quality spirits which represent the agricultural roots of the area. We will then head up to Cold Spring Tavern, a Stagecoach stop from 1865 that now provides a bar and restaurant where you can have lunch.
Heaven on Earth Kayaking and Horseback Riding
This tour combines an ocean kayak tour with a horseback ride. We will kayak in the morning at the beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor. Following our kayak ride, a delicious lunch will be enjoyed next to a babbling brook under the shade of Sycamore trees.
After lunch we’ll head up to a private ranch for a scenic 90-minute guided horseback ride. This ride features spectacular oceans views along forested trails.
Santa Barbara Architectural History Tour
On this three-hour tour you will learn all about the history and architecture of Santa Barbara. You will visit the Old Mission, Stearns’ Wharf, the Presidio and many other fabulous sites. During the tour your guide will share information about these locations as well as stories about the city. We will also stop at the Santa Barbara Courthouse where you will learn how the decision was made to follow a “Spanish Colonial Revival” style of architecture. You will travel to a park atop the “American Riviera” that will give you an incredible view of the entire city. Transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara is included. If you want to see all that Santa Barbara has to offer, this is the way to do it!
Harbor Kayak Tour
Captain Jacks Santa Barbara Tours conducts guided 1.5 hour kayak tours of the Santa Barbara Harbor daily upon request. Experience California’s most beautiful harbor on this fun and easy tour. Our professionally guided tour includes a kayak lesson/briefing, all kayak gear and paddles. This tour is the perfect introduction to kayaking and is fun for the entire family. Your tour starts at the boat launch, winds through the harbor, under Stearns’ Wharf, and out to the one mile buoy. Chances are good the locals (sea lions) will show up to greet you. It is suggested you begin by 9:30 a.m. before the wind comes up!
Hike Santa Barbara Foothills
Up to 10 guests can enjoy a beautiful mountain trail in Santa Barbara that leads to sweeping ocean and island views. The tour lasts approximately three hours and includes transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara Beer (or Beer/Distillery) Tasting Tour
On this tour you will enjoy three of the area’s prime brewing locations or two breweries and one distillery. All tasting fees are included. You can choose to order lunch at the first tasting but it is not included in the price of the tour. Transportation is included from anywhere in Santa Barbara. Tours of the beer making process are based on the availability of the brewery staff and the discretion of the guide.
Canyon Horseback Riding Tours
This canyon ride is 1.5 hours long and is a 30 minute drive from Santa Barbara. Transportation to the ranch is not included. During this ride you will wind through a forest, past a seasonal waterfall, and up to the top of a mountain where you will have beautiful ocean views. Our wranglers will even stop and take your picture during your tour! We start our rides at 9:30, 11:30, 2:00 & 4:00.
Beach Horseback Riding Tours
Enjoy the invigorating (and romantic) thrill of a glorious Santa Barbara Beach Ride in this acclaimed private or semi-private 90-minute excursion. Just 15 minutes south of Santa Barbara this ride gets you down to the sand and right near the waves! Transportation to start of the ride is not included. Just let us know when you would like to go and we will arrange the rest! For more information please call us.
Sunset, Coastal, and Waterfront Cruises
Three types of public cruises are offered on a 50’ Catamaran which offers 1400 square feet of deck space while the multi-hull construction makes her comfortable, stable and safe. A Sunset Cruise (two hours), a Coastal Cruise (two hours), and a Waterfront Cruise (one hour). Experience one of these cruises while enjoying beautiful views of the coast and the channel islands. There is plenty of room for you and a guest or a large party. On board you will be able to purchase beer, wine and soda. Light snacks and restrooms are on hand for your convenience. Friday nights in the summer we offer live music cruises for a relaxing atmosphere.
Custom Tour
Don’t see the tour package you are looking for? We are happy to put together a custom tour for groups of two or more. Choose a combination of any of our activities: Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Sailing, Wine Tasting, Distillery/Spirits or Beer Tasting! Just give us a call or send an email to discuss the details.
You may also want to check out our private chartered boats as well as our group events.