Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Santa Barbara to Ojai Easygoing E-bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Feb, Apr, Sep
Dolce Tempo Journey amid California Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera
The recipe for a delicious Santa Barbara vacation? Mix coastal cycling and Ojai Valley back roads with boutique wineries. Sprinkle in rolling hills, sunsets and a massage for balance. Chef's kiss!
Highlights
- E-bike on paved palm-lined paths in sunny Santa Barbara, then venture out along the back roads of Los Olivos and the peaceful Ojai Valley Trail
- Discover the local vintners of California’s “other Wine Country,” eager to share their passion for winemaking
- Make a foray into Santa Barbara's under-the-radar food scene with fresh fare at small chic eateries
- Relax at glamorous boutique hotels—from a stylish resort that pampers celebrities to one nestled in lush gardens
- Explore the city's eclectic Funk Zone, from the tasting rooms and breweries to art galleries and vintage shops
Start/EndSanta Barbara
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Start your getaway to Santa Barbara’s wine country with a leisurely e-bike route through the Santa Ynez Valley, where leafy vineyards roll lazily past • Sample Syrah made from the oldest vines in the region • Orchards and ranches line a pastoral inland route • The town of Los Olivos welcomes us with Victorian architecture, an eclectic art scene and friendly tasting rooms • Discover the old-world charm of Solvang, a thriving slice of Denmark in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Nights 1-2
Once a Gold Rush stagecoach stop, this luxury Auberge hotel in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley is now an impeccably restored wine country retreat. (pool, spa)
Day 3
Ease your e-bike along a breezy cycling trail—the dramatic views of the Pacific leave no doubt you’re in Southern California! • Santa Barbara’s Pueblo Viejo is an architectural wonderland of red-tile roofs and whitewashed adobe walls • Visit the city’s cultural and historic crux, an 18th-century Spanish mission • Time-travel from adobe to avant-garde as you explore the art of Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone.
Night 3
From its secluded vantage point high in the hills, this meticulously restored hotel offers understated elegance and glamour in seven acres of enchanting gardens. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Keep an eye out for seals and surfers as you e-bike more gorgeous miles alongside the Pacific Ocean • The Ojai Valley Trail lets you zip car-free from the seaside town of Ventura to the creative haven of Ojai • Relax with a glass of a wine, go for a swim or indulge in a spa treatment at our elegant resort • Discover delightful Ojai, a flower-filled city brimming with small-town charm • Savor the sweet smell of citrus as you ride through groves of Pixie tangerines • Stroll Ojai’s art galleries and browse its iconic outdoor bookstore • The pink Topatopa Bluffs show off their colors during a sunset visit.
Nights 4-5
Where Hollywood's glitterati come to be pampered! This stylish and historic resort offers something for everybody—including a luxurious spa and award-winning restaurant—in a beautiful park-like setting with hillside views in every direction. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
Once a Gold Rush stagecoach stop, this luxury Auberge hotel in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley is now an impeccably restored wine country retreat. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
From its secluded vantage point high in the hills, this meticulously restored hotel offers understated elegance and glamour in seven acres of enchanting gardens. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Where Hollywood's glitterati come to be pampered! This stylish and historic resort offers something for everybody—including a luxurious spa and award-winning restaurant—in a beautiful park-like setting with hillside views in every direction. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Enjoy the Ride
On this Dolce Tempo trip, most travelers choose to ride one of our custom titanium e‑bikes (shown below). If you prefer to enjoy the daily rides without electric assistance, you’ll have the option after booking to select a different bike in your Backroads account.
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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