Saddle up for a taste of adventure with @captainjackssantabarbaratours’ Santa Barbara Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour! Traverse scenic trails on a 90-minute horseback ride with @circlebarbranch and cap off the experience with two tastings at two different vineyards in Santa Barbara wine country. Best of all? Door to door transportation from anywhere in Santa Barbara! Unleash the thrill of the ride and the allure of local wines in one unforgettable journey. #SeeSB #Goleta #SantaBarbara #Mo

Get inspired by Santa Barbara’s natural beauty on this 3.4-mile out-and-back hike to Inspiration Point. Over the course of a few hours, climb to a steady 950-foot elevation and take in the jaw-dropping views of Santa Barbara’s coastline. Here are some essential tips to make your adventure unforgettable: ⏰ Start Early: Begin your journey early to relish the crisp morning air, avoid the midday heat, secure parking and savor breathtaking views. Note that there’s no designated trailhead parking. Par

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Experience a wine connoisseur’s dream with @DestinationVine, offering personalized, private wine tours to suit every palate. On the “Seriously Wine” tour, you’ll visit exclusive, appointment-only estates, tasting small-lot and library wines—perfect for enhancing your collection. Our tour took us to @crownpointvineyards, where we explored the gorgeous vineyards and barrel rooms, concluding with a tasting of three acclaimed wines paired with cheese and estate olive oil. Next, we visited the stunni

Summer has arrived in Santa Barbara and we’ve got your must-do activities lined up!📍✨ 🦋 Butterflies Alive! at the @sbnature – Immerse yourself in a magical world where butterflies flutter all around you. Perfect for a serene and beautiful escape, now through Sept. 2nd. 🍷Sipping on the Sea with @sbsailing – Set sail on a wine-tasting adventure as you take in the breathtaking coastal views. Cheers to summer vibes every Wednesday through October. 🎥 Outdoor Movie with @artsandlecturesat the Sant

It’s been 20 years since the movie Sideways came out, set in Santa Barbara wine country, dampening merlot sales and boosting pinot noir sales in the US due to the tastes of main character Miles. Executive Editor Jim Gordon is tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley this week and came across this nice pinot from the restaurant that figures prominently in the film. #santabarbarawine #pinotnoir #sideways #merlot #californiawine | James Suckling

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