What a beautiful scenery you get when you walk up to the Goleta Beach Park…read more The vibe on Labor Day weekend is relaxed and cool. Mellow like a jello vibes here this morning.

We spent 4th of July weekend in Goleta and hit Goleta Beach on our Saturday afternoon. Was it the…read moreprettiest beach in Santa Barbara? No. But it was pleasant and super easy, with free parking and zero crowd. We'd be lucky to have a beach like it in L.A. The sand wasn't especially nice, I guess, coarse and rocky and full of ocean debris. There was also a water quality advisory out for the day we went, which we only discovered once we had all our stuff set up. Otherwise, though, I have no complaints. The view was beautiful, and we were able to claim a prime spot to put down our friends' massive cabana. We brought chairs and beach toys and spent the afternoon relaxing, as all five kids in our crew were thoroughly entertained. My older boy even enjoyed the rockiness of the beach, collecting several interesting rocks that he requested to take home (we let him pick two). If you're looking for a quiet beach to lay out and entertain children, Goleta Beach is a great option. We had a lot of fun here and would be happy to go back for more rocks and sun.

Renting a boat is a great way to explore Lake Cachuma! Cruising around the lake gave us a…read morecompletely different perspective, and it was a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours with family and friends. The boat itself was very easy to operate. Even if you've never driven one before, it's pretty straightforward--just steer and move forward or reverse. Before we left the dock, the staff thoroughly explained how to operate the boat and went over all the safety rules. The guys at the dock were friendly, patient, and very helpful, which made us feel comfortable before heading out. We rented a 12-person pontoon boat for $190 for 2 hours, plus a $15 fuel charge. A $750 credit card deposit is also required at check-in. The only downside was the rental process. We tried to rent a boat on Saturday around 11:00 AM, but were told there were no boats available. The staff simply told us to come back later but couldn't give us any estimate of when a boat might return. We came back again around 3:00 PM, and unfortunately there were still no boats available. Since rentals are by the hour, there should be an approximate return time for the boats so customers don't have to keep making unnecessary trips back to the rental office. Fortunately, we checked again on Sunday morning after checking out of our campsite and were finally able to rent a boat. Once we got on the water, everything went smoothly, and our entire group had an amazing time.

Love the service, pricing, family friendly experience and convenience to our home in sb. Recommend…read morefor a long weekend.

Rachel is awesome! Super knowledgeable of the ocean, water, marine life, and history of the area…read more What a rad human being to have guiding the tour. As it turns out, all of the harbor seals, and sealions have names. We befriended one named Steve, he is much better at swimming than I am. He also taught me secret techniques to paddling. This one Pelican named Parry got into a barking match with some sealions, which is a fight he wasn't gonna win, let's be honest. Though I was hoping to see an M-A-N-A-T-E-E ... next time! If you're gonna go down on Haley street, where the dogs are easy and the sun is cheap, you never know just who you'll meet, on Haley. (But hopefully it's Rachel from the Santa Barbara Adventure Company, and you get her kayak tour; shout out!)

A heartfelt thank you to Santa Barbara Adventure Company for creating such a memorable birthday…read moreexperience for our daughter. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. We had a fun ferry ride to the islands and even got to slow down to watch a large Sunfish (Mola Mola) snacking on some jellies. I recommend getting in line early to secure the best view seating on the ferry. Our kayak guides, Chuck and Adam, were exceptional--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They made the entire trip both fun and informative, while ensuring we always felt safe and well cared for. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and warm water, which allowed us to explore all seven sea caves--many of which are inaccessible during high tide or rougher conditions. It made the experience even more special. Having lived in Santa Barbara for 22 years, this was my first time visiting the islands, and it was truly unforgettable. The pristine landscapes, abundant sea life, and even spotting several tiny island foxes while enjoying our picnic lunch, made it an unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to do it again--highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and exceptional experience!

We had an amazing welcome party for a wedding with 100 guests. The staff were great to work with…read moreand the cruise went off without a hitch! I would definitely recommend using Condor Express for any celebration including weddings, birthdays, receptions, or welcome parties.

Definitely wasn't sure how a 4.5 hr excursion would be but overall I'm so glad we went. 2 hours in…read morewe followed 3 humpbacks around. There was a minke whale, so so many dolphins and sea lions all going to town on all the grub in the water. Learned facts from the crew about tectonic plates, whale calf's growing up to 100lbs a day and all the oil that leaks from the ocean floor. Even if you do not see something it's a great ride!

Friendly staff, reasonable rental rates! Ended up purchasing a used bike at the end of last year…read moreand I'm very happy with it. Great place to do business.

Our family of five booked a guided e-bike tour of Santa Barbara last Monday. Four out of the five…read moreof us were nervous about being on the e-bikes. We had never ridden them before and also we were worried about riding around traffic. Our guide, Alex, was very thorough and made sure we had a level of comfort before we left the parking lot. He showed us lots of interesting sights that we would not have seen if we had not taken this tour. I feel like Alex also did a good job navigating traffic and making sure everyone was safe. Thanks Alex! We had a great time!

We hired Nikki two separate days on a friends wine tasting weekend. She was fantastic throughout…read morethe entire trip! She is very reliable, knowledgable, and friendly. The pricing was very clear up front and 100% worth it to have two days of safe and fun wine tasting! We had already booked our winery stops so we were just hiring the van & driver. But Nikki still gave us excellent help and advice. She knows whats going on in the valley! We will for sure book with Solvang Taxi and Wine Tours again!

Nikki was wonderful! Everything was taken care of, imagine how relaxing that is? Not only our…read morewinery stops but she found garden stores and a farm stop for us. It was so relaxing and the perfect way to spend the day on our anniversary.

We booked Rockstar's trolley for our after party transportation after our wedding. They were…read moreextremely communicative and their prices were extremely fair. It was so easy to book our transportation with them. Our guests were delighted to be able to take a trolley to our after party, and our driver Tim was so lovely! He let us play our own music which was awesome.

We booked Rockstar Transportation (who is affiliated with Sblimos.com) for transportation to our…read morewedding ceremony and confirmed everything the night before, so we thought we were all set. Unfortunately, no one showed up on the day of the wedding. After repeatedly calling to figure out what was going on, we were eventually told that our driver had forgotten about us and would be more than 40 minutes late. At that point, we had no choice but to cancel and scramble for another way to get to the ceremony. Instead of arriving in the transportation we carefully planned and paid for, I ended up squeezing my wedding dress into a friend's pickup truck just to make it there on time. I understand that mistakes can happen, but forgetting a couple on their wedding day is unacceptable. I would not trust this company for an important event.

Professional, affordable and convenient…read more I worked with the owner, Chris, to secure private transportation to a couple of wineries in the Solvang/Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area this past weekend. From the start, Chris was very responsive and easy to work with. My wife and I had a full itinerary, but if you need help identifying the best wineries to visit, Chris and his staff are very knowledgable of the top choices in the area. What's perhaps the most impressive thing about Chris and his drivers is that they know where each winery is by memory. Chris didn't use Google/Apple maps one time - we told him the winery we wanted to visit and he got us there quickly. You can't beat that. We highly recommend Wine Tasting DD of SB for any folks that need private transportation in the Los Olivos/Solvang/SY area!

Safest and most reasonably priced way to enjoy wine tasting…read more We have used this driving service twice and would definitely use again in the future