Santa Barbara
Where the Coast Meets the Vine
Where the transverse ranges meet the Pacific, creating California's most unique wine terroir. The Sideways effect put Santa Barbara Pinot Noir on the map, but the diversity of six AVAs offers everything from crisp Chardonnay to bold Syrah.
Personalise Your Perfect Wine Day
Free to build with a free account. Pay only when you take it on the road.
What kind of day?
Walk-in friendly stops
Where will you be driving from?
Your tour will be optimized from Solvang
Pick a style above — your tour builds in seconds, free
What's Included
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How It Works
Generate
Tell us your preferences and we'll craft your perfect wine day itinerary
Unlock
Unlock the region with a one-time pass — every tour and full audio narration, yours forever
Explore
Download to the app and enjoy GPS-guided audio narration on the road
Featured Stops
Some of the wineries you might visit
Native9 Wine (Tasting by Appt.)
SAMsARA Wine Co.
Dovecote Estate Winery
Larner Vineyard
McKinney Family Vineyards
Wine tastings & tours in Santa Barbara
Bookable cellar-door experiences — reserve one, then let your audio tour route the day around it
Santa Barbara wine tour FAQs
Planning your visit — the short answers
Can I do a self-guided wine tour in Santa Barbara?
Yes. Wine Trails builds a personalised Santa Barbara wine trail in seconds — pick a style (red wine, white wine, romantic, family-friendly and more), and the app routes your day and plays GPS-triggered audio stories automatically as you drive up to each cellar door. No guide, no group, no schedule.
How many wineries are on the Santa Barbara wine trail?
The Santa Barbara trail covers 56+ cellar doors. A typical self-guided day visits 3–5 wineries at a relaxed pace, and you can generate a fresh route as many times as you like.
Do I need to book a wine tour guide in Santa Barbara?
No — the tour is fully self-guided. Audio narration plays automatically at every stop, and the route is optimised so there's no backtracking. Prefer a hosted experience? You can book winery tastings and guided tours in Santa Barbara directly through the app as well.
How much does the Santa Barbara self-guided wine tour cost?
Previewing routes is free. Unlocking Santa Barbara is a one-time $24.99 — unlimited tours in the region with full audio and GPS navigation, yours forever. Wine Trails+ subscribers get every region included.
Where does the Santa Barbara wine trail start?
Wherever suits you — routes can start from Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, Buellton, and the day is optimised from your chosen starting point.
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