Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
Santa Barbara to Ojai Family Multi-Adventure Tour
5 days
4 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2025: Mar-Apr, Aug, Dec
Beaches & Vineyards on California's Central Coast
Let loose on a free-wheeling family adventure along the sun-drenched Santa Barbara coastline to the inland hideaway of Ojai. Catch a wave. Take a spin. See you on the American Riviera!
Highlights
- Paddle the waters off West Beach through a kelp forest—you may catch one of the state’s beloved sea otters enjoying lunch!
- Cycle winding country roads to secluded valleys and spin along breezy coastal bike paths
- Savor farm-to-table California cuisine—more than a foodie photo op, here it's a way of life
- Embody the endless summer while kayaking along the Pacific coast in search of marine life
- Soak up life in the Golden State at a luxurious inn and a ritzy resort
Start/End Santa Barbara
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Begin your California family vacation in Ojai, a flower-filled oasis brimming with small-town charm • Admire a rugged landscape dotted with sparkling white rock formations while hiking near Sespe Creek • Settle in at our splendid family-friendly resort • Go for a swim or indulge in a famous Ojai spa treatment before exploring the eclectic restaurants downtown • Bike along the Ojai Valley Trail, a car-free pathway that connects the seaside town of Ventura with inland Ojai • Keep an eye out for seals and surfers along the way • Savor the sweet smell of citrus as you pedal along back roads, passing fragrant groves of Pixie tangerines • Stroll through Ojai's art galleries and browse its outdoor bookstore • Admire the Topatopa Bluffs at sunset.
Nights 1-2
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)
Days 3-5
Cycle along the Pacific Ocean, passing surf breaks, rugged cliffs and elegant ranches • A beachside picnic lunch awaits • Discover bucket-list Santa Barbara • Pedal down palm-lined State Street and admire the terra-cotta rooftops and sun-soaked adobe façades of the city’s iconic Spanish-style architecture • Grown-ups get in more miles on their bikes while kids head to the beach to "hang ten" in a surf lesson • Our luxury oceanfront hotel and spa is the perfect place to unwind and connect • Kids get a special dinner of their own while grown-ups enjoy California cuisine at its finest • Kayak from the white sands of West Beach into gentle ocean waves • Paddle past lush kelp forest, keeping an eye out for friendly seals and the occasional dolphin.
Nights 3-4
An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (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
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)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
An exquisite 78-acre property at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, featuring sea views, two natural beaches and a decadent spa. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
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+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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