Santa Barbara E-Bike Wine Tour: Solvang & Los Olivos Tasting

Pedal Through Santa Ynez Valley Vineyards & Stop in Solvang for Wine

You ride an e-bike through Santa Ynez Valley's vineyards and stop in the Danish village of Solvang, then finish with wine and olive oil tastings and a gourmet lunch at a local winery. Round-trip transport from Santa Barbara, professional guide, and all bikes and helmets are included. Minimum two people per booking. Moderate fitness level recommended.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour through Santa Ynez Valley

• Shuttle van transport from Santa Barbara
• Learn about lavender and olive trees
• Bike break at Danish Village
• Olive oil tasting and picnic lunch
• Wine tasting at Los Olivos winery

The experience

The shuttle picks you up in Santa Barbara and winds over San Marcos Pass into wine country, and that's when you realize how close the vineyards actually are. Your guide meets you at the trailhead with a Rad Power Bike fitted to your height, and the first thing you notice is the lavender: the whole valley smells like it. You learn about the lavender oil production as you roll through, and then the guide points out the old Spanish olive trees, some of them older than the state itself. It's not a hard pace. The e-bike does the work on the climbs, so you're not gasping, just moving through the rows and the open air.

Around mid-morning you roll into Solvang, the Danish village that feels like someone picked it up from Copenhagen and set it down in California. People peel off to grab a pastry or coffee, there's time for that, and the whole thing has this easy, unrushed feeling. After the ride, you're done pedaling and the real reward starts: a tasting at one of the local wineries in Los Olivos with wine pours that actually tell you something about what grows here. Then olive oil tasting, which sounds small until you realize how different each one tastes, and then a gourmet picnic lunch spread out at the winery. The food is Italian-inspired, thoughtfully made, and it lands different when you've just spent the morning moving through the place it comes from.

The whole day is about six hours from pickup to drop-off, and the shuttle ride back gives you time to sit quiet and watch the valley disappear behind you. You get a souvenir water bottle to take home, which sounds like a small thing until you're refilling it at home and remembering the lavender smell and the taste of the wine.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transport from Santa Barbara in a 2018 high-top air-conditioned shuttle van, a Rad Power e-bike with helmet fitted to your size, a professional guide, two wine tastings at a Los Olivos winery, olive oil tasting, a gourmet Italian-inspired picnic lunch, and a souvenir water bottle. The guide leads you through the lavender fields and historic olive groves, with a break in Solvang to explore the Danish village on your own.

Options for this experience

2 options

Gathering point is in uptown Santa BarbaraGuide in English · 09:00Transit shuttle (high-top): If you'd rather start in wine country (Santa Ynez Valley), reach out to the guide once you've booked.

Along with door-to-door serviceGuide in English · 09:00Pickup directly from your Santa Barbara accommodation

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 7h, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 199 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 85 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.2 with pickup ›

Book up to13h before

AgesAdult (14 to 85 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by I Bike Santa Barbara

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Santa Ynez Valley wine and see the vineyards without arranging your own transport, bikes, or timing: the e-bikes and shuttle handle the logistics, leaving you to ride and taste at a real pace.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the e-bike tour?

The full day is about six hours from Santa Barbara pickup to drop-off, including transport, riding, tastings, and lunch.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist?

No. The e-bikes handle the climbs, and the pace is easy with frequent stops. Moderate fitness is recommended, but the motor does most of the work.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip shuttle transport from Santa Barbara, e-bike and helmet use, professional guide, two wine tastings, olive oil tasting, gourmet picnic lunch, and a souvenir water bottle.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is a gourmet Italian-inspired picnic served at the winery after the ride. Let the operator know about dietary restrictions when you book.

Can I stop in Solvang?

Yes. There's a break in the ride where you can grab a pastry, coffee, or explore the Danish village on your own time.

What should I wear?

Comfortable athleisure wear, closed-toe shoes, and sunglasses. Let them know your height so they can fit the e-bike frame properly.

What if I'm not fit enough?

The e-bikes have motors that assist on climbs, so you're not fighting the terrain. Moderate fitness is the guideline, but the ride is designed to be accessible and enjoyable, not strenuous.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, a minimum of two people per booking is required.