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    5.0 (43 reviews)
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    We used Destination Drivers while visiting few wineries in Santa Barbara. What a treat ! We had Sean as our driver / guide. He picked us up at the hotel , took us from one winery to another ( based on our wine taste interest ) and kept us on track , so we make it on time for all our appointments! Sean was super nice , punctual and very helpful ! From the very first minute till the very end , our trip with him hit all the points ! He even took us to the restaurant we booked for dinner that evening, so we don't have to waste time and money for an Uber . How sweet is that ?! Overall , we were very happy with our choice to use Destination Drivers and would recommend it in a heart beat!

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    Gency K.

    We had a wonderful time enjoying wineries in the area. Riley was prompt, courteous, and so much fun. We went to four wineries and were able to fully enjoy them without a concern of being unsafe on the roads. The planning was easy thanks to the suggestions provided. We'll use them over and over again when we're in the area!

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    Luisa G.

    Sean was amazing! Booked him for last minute trip wine tasting in Santa Ynez. He picked us up on time and made sure we were comfortable and well taken care of. He dropped us off in front and made sure we were all settled. Felt like a celebrity lol. Nice personality, knowledgeable and a great driver! Will definitely book destination drivers in the near future for wine trips to Santa Ynez, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara!

    By the pond at Grassini.  GREAT location for tasting and lunch

    Sean, Richard, and Destination Drivers exceeded expectations.  We have done a lot of wine tasting in Napa and Paso Robles and always used a tour or service so someone in our group didn't need to be a designated driver for the day.  Due to Covid, we decided we didn't want a tour or large group so we looked for a private driver.  We found Destination Drivers and they were exactly what we were looking for and since there were three of us, it was less expensive than many of other packaged tours. Sean handled the reservation and was willing to do as much or as little planning as we wanted.  Since we weren't as familiar to wineries in the Solvang area, we asked Sean to make some recommendations and we would go from there.  Sean asked what we liked and made some suggestions and then the reservations for us.  As we talked to friends who are more familiar with Santa Ynez area, they suggested wineries that Sean had already booked for us (We took this as a good sign)  Sean booked 4 wineries for us with tasting between 60 - 90 minutes. We were then introduced via email to our driver Richard who was great.  A couple days ahead of the trip, he asked us about lunch plans and provided a couple suggestions and offered to pick it up for us between the first and second tasting so we could have with the second tasting at Grassini by the pond.  We took his suggestion and selected Lucky Hen Larder for lunch and the Antipasto and Turkey sandwiches were fantastic. Richard arrived exactly on time and was the start of a great day.  As we proceeded with the tastings, we were a little ahead of schedule so discussed adding a 5th winery.   It meant adjusting the reservations at the other wineries but while we were tasting at the third vineyard, Richard was working the phones and contacted the 5th winery to make sure they could accommodate us and adjusted our reservation for the 4th tasting.  When all was taken care of, he simply texted me to confirm.  Fantastic service - keep it up. We will definitely use Destination Drivers again.  We had complete control over our schedule and could add in a 5th winery with no real effort (Thanks again Richard).  We liked all the wineries that Sean suggested.  Richard was a very safe driver.  Richard dropped us off at the entrance to each winery and as soon as he saw us come out the door, he would bring the car up to us.  Our car was left in the exact same condition as when we started.

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    Thank you so much for choosing to be safe and wine taste

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    Really great service .Sean was a top notch driver with great knowledge of the local area and wineries ! Highly recommend .

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    Thank you so much, you made a difference in our world.

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    Thank you Terry! You were a fun group!

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    We appreciate you very much

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    Thank you Jeremy, looking forward to having you back soon. Sean

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    Thank you Jen! Hope to be seeing you again soon. Cheers!

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    Driver was awesome. Had good taste and good knowledge. Easy to book and drive my own car for me so we could wine tour. Highly recommended.

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    Sean P.

    Thank you for the recommendation!

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    Your feedback is very much appreciated, Abby! See you next time.

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    Thank you Fatima! Glad you enjoyed Suzanne!

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    Thank you Andrew! Much appreciated!

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    thank you so much! Cheers

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    Thank you Katherine! Let’s do it again soon. Cheers! Sean

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    Thanks Robbie! It's always a pleasure serving you.

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    “We had a wonderful experience with Sean, who drove us from Santa Barbara to Los Olivos, and to other wineries.”

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    Let's start with the positive,…read more We tried a "flight" of their red wines. Some blends and Syrah. The blends were very tasty and easy drinking, the Syrah, not so much. Maybe Syrah is not their top wine varietal? Space was nice, next to a cheese shop, small but quaint. Maybe a little louder on the music we be nice. Well here was the issue, the staff! There was an older gentleman, he looked like he was in outer space, mumbling his words, seemed confused, shaking, didn't say hardly anything about the wine, just mumbled, poured and walked away. Also, we had to keep reminding him we needed our next pour. There was also a younger (ish) guy there, super awkward, weird eye contact, not very friendly and didn't seem to know much. First time here and a bit put off. We went to 2 other wineries in the area and did not like the wine and much, but the vibe and staff were pleasant and seemed to like their job and know what they were talking about (for the most part) Mixed feelings on this one, need better staff?

    We stopped by the cheese shop next door, and ended up here after. I love that they can split the…read moretastings between red and white, and you still get 5 or 5 pours each. My hubby loves red wine, I love white. Both of our tastings were really good. I discovered a new white varietal I hadn't tried before. The Rousanne. It was so good we purchased a couple bottles and joined the club. Our host started out shy, but ended up friends with my hubby before we left. It was a lovely tasting and I would definitely do it again.

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    This was a decent ride around a small part of the city. My driver was Joe. He seemed knowledgeable…read moreabout the history and landmarks. We stopped at a church to take pics and had sufficient time to snap other photos along the tour. This was especially perfect for a warm, sunny day.

    Santa Barbara Trolley Tour (Booked via Viator.com)…read more We booked this tour through Viator for $28 per person (non-refundable), and I have to say -- it's an affordable, worthwhile way to see Santa Barbara and Montecito if you're short on time. The tour runs about an hour and a half, narrated the whole way through. Our guide, Rusty, was excellent -- knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to listen to. He mixed history with fun local details, pointing out landmarks, residents, and even a few celebrity homes. His energy kept the ride interesting from start to finish. Pro tip: Seating is a bit of a luck-of-the-draw situation. There are about four or five seats where the window is completely down -- perfect for pictures. Otherwise, most windows stay up and only open a crack for air. If photos are important to you, get in line early so you can grab those open-window spots. It's two people per bench. The rest stop was at the historic Santa Barbara Mission. We had about 15 minutes to use the restrooms, pop into the gift shop, and take pictures of the Mission's beautiful exterior. (The church wasn't open during our visit, but it often is, so worth checking next time.) Along the way, Rusty also pointed out some things I never would've noticed -- like enormous fig trees scattered around town, a fossil of a blue whale, and even a giraffe peeking its head out near the zoo! The Spanish-style architecture throughout Santa Barbara was another highlight, and being able to see so much in a short span of time made this tour feel really efficient. Meeting & Drop-off Spot: The Garden Street Visitor Center (close to the Carousel House). For brand-new visitors or anyone with limited time, this is a perfect introduction to Santa Barbara. Big kudos to Rusty for making it such an engaging ride.

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