
OUR STORY
Born in Santa Barbara, Built on Adventure
Captain Jack's Tours was founded on a simple idea — that the best way to experience Santa Barbara is with someone who calls it home.
FOUNDED IN SANTA BARBARA
A Local's Take on the American Riviera
Captain Jack's started with a question we kept hearing from visitors: "Where would a local actually go?" After years of seeing tourists stuck on cookie-cutter bus tours that hit the same five spots, we knew there was a better way to experience Santa Barbara. Our city — with its world-class wineries, golden beaches, and rolling backcountry — deserves a guide who knows it intimately, not a script.
What began as a single van and a handful of wine tours has grown into Santa Barbara's premier private tour company. We've expanded into surf lessons, Sip N Saddle, and custom transportation — but our core mission has never changed. Every tour is led by a passionate local who's lived the area, knows the operators by name, and can pivot based on what your party actually wants to do.
We're not the cheapest option in town, and we're proud of that. We invest in immaculate vehicles, certified guides, hand-picked partners, and the kind of personalized attention that turns a vacation memory into a story you'll tell for years. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning Santa Barbara veteran, we promise a day done right.