Here is our story: We purchased tickets to take my son for his birthday and paid by Venmo on a Thursday for the next day. At 1am that morning I received a text that he was hospitalized & understandably he wasn't going to be able to give the tour. That's when the long process to our refund began. We incrementally received our money and it took a total of one month. This is unacceptable and unprofessional regardless of the reason. read more

My friends and I used LB Transportation for wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. Thanks to Cesar we had really great day of wine tasting without anyone having to drive. We were 4 couples and did not want do a wine tour because we had specific wineries we wanted to go to and wanted to be on our own schedule. Cesar was very accommodating and worked around our schedule. He was on time, very professional, and had very competitive rates. He is also very knowledgeable about the wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley and had some great suggestions. The van we were in was clean and comfortable for the 8 of us. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! I won't use anyone else for my wine tasting transportation. read more

Las Brisas Transportation - The end of a really fun day with LOTS of wine drinking and NO driving thanks to LB Transportation!! - Wine Tours Near Me - Ventura, California

This is the second time that Cesar takes us for wine tasting in Santa Barbara region (Buellton, Santa Rosa, Los Olivos). I WILL HIGLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVICE. He is funny, nice, easy going making your wine tasting experience a great and relaxing one. We had told him the 3 wineries that we wanted to go to, and last minute we changed our minds about the last one, and he had no problem. He is accomodating, respectful and we never felt rushed. I WILL always hire him for my wine tasting experience. He is a 10. Thank you Cesar, Pia Siegman. read more

I can't say enough about how dedicated and professional Cesar is! I was planning a Bachelorette Party and contacted him to discuss pricing. I ended up finding someone I thought was less expensive, but literally 20 minutes before I was going to make the call, Cesar called me to follow up and see how my party planning was going. He beat the other guy's price and even included champagne for us to kick off the party! He gave great recommendations to wineries and booked all of our tastings which saved me a huge headache and actually saved us even more money since he was able to negotiate a few deals for our group. Then he provided menus to the local delis, placed our order, and picked it up while we were tasting, so we could move right along to a picnic. Since the delis in the Santa Ynez Valley get slammed at lunch time, he probably saved our group at least an hour! When we arrived at each winery, he was there to point out the highlights of the winery and introduce us to our pourer, before leaving us to enjoy. He would then check in with us and give a 30 minute, and 10 minute update when it was time to move on to our next destination. One of my concerns as the party host, was making sure that the wineries we visited were friendly toward our large group (I'd seen a lot of bad reviews regarding Bachelorette Party treatment). While our group was on the more mellow side (mostly teachers), we were still a group of 8 girls out to have a fun time. I definitely felt that having Cesar as our liaison gave the wineries extra incentive to be nice to us. I would definitely recommend LB transportation in the future, and as a wedding coordinator I'll keep trying to convince him to relocate to my area ;) read more

We had the BEST day wine tasting, thanks to Cesar. My husband and I wanted to go to some wineries during our stay in SB, but were obviously worried about driving - it was so relaxing having Cesar show us around. We went to three gorgeous wineries, he brought us a picnic lunch at our second stop and also provided water and champagne in the car. He was friendly, helpful - offered to take pictures of us at every stop. You just can't beat that kind of service for this price. Thanks, Cesar for a wonderful day! We will definitely be back! read more

Las Brisas Transportation - The prettiest spot at Firestone Vineyard - thanks to Cesar for capturing the moment for us! - Wine Tours Near Me - Ventura, California

We booked Las Brisas for a family wine outing to show our out of town guests Santa Barbara county wineries. Caesar was professional, well connected and super fun! He's flexible with your schedule and which wineries you want to visit. Everything was taken care of, you just show up and enjoy the day. I highly recommend Las Brisas and will definitely book Caesar again!! read more

We recently went on a wine tour through Cesar for a bachelorette party...I would recommend him for a number of reasons! 1) His rates were extremely reasonable - best I found in the area. 2) He was very accommodating and helpful with suggestions. 3) Was willing to take group photos for our group. 4) VERY prompt to reply to questions. Would recommend him to groups and book through him again!! read more

Cesar was a great driver - very funny and knowledgeable. We were picked up and dropped off where we were staying which was very convenient. We visited 3 wineries all unique so it felt like we really got a tour of the valley. We had champagne and waters in the van which was great. Lunch was yummy! We were all stuffed after eating.The wine was of course amazing. Cesar was great at taking 100000 pictures of our group and we could plug in our phones for music selections. The price is very fair for the services. I would 100% recommend this company an d will be using them again when I visit SB. read more

Ceaser is the best! We had such a great time on our wine tasting tour! He was very funny, and accommodating. One of the girls was late and he was fine waiting for her , he also let us stop by a grocery store to pick up some more beer before he dropped us off back at camp. Lunch was super fresh as well! Book Ceaser for your wine tour , you won't regret it and his price if very reasonable! read more

Las Brisas Transportation - Ceaser was great at making sure we got great photos throughout the tour! - Wine Tours Near Me - Ventura, California

This wine tour was so much fun! My girls took me out for my bachelorette party and we had the best time! We started the tour with champagne with 4 lovely wineries on the list. The lunch was fantastic as they had a wonderful vegetarian option for me. We hooked up an iPhone in the auxiliary cable for a fun day playlist. We were picked up and dropped off where we were staying, which made it so wonderful since none of had to drive one bit for the rest of the day. Loved the tour and would definitely do it again with my future husband and friends. Thanks so much!! read more

I guess I could have saved a lot of time exploring great wine tour companies that are reasonably priced by going right here to yelp. I see Cesar got 5 stars with 21 reviews, which does not surprise me. My husband and I are from Long Island in NY and were vacationing with our 2 adult daughters and my daughters boyfriend. Cesar was a great host! He picked us up promptly at our rental house in Montecito. Took us to 3 wineries (all very different). Had a great lunch at the 2nd location overlooking a great view of the mountains. He also took us through the town of Los Olivos and then stopped at a few picturesque spots overlooking some of the vistas of the mountains and valleys in the area. He also stopped into a great little place called Cold Springs Tavern to top off our day. He ended our excursion by taking us through a scenic drive home that even my daughter and boyfriend, who live in Santa Barbara have never seen. He gave us some great recommendations on restaurants and places to see while we were visiting and never made us feel rushed. When we go back we will definitely call Cesar! He is a great guy, who is warm and friendly and a pleasure to have along. I just hope that with all these great reviews we will still be able to book him. Thanks Cesar for a great day!! The Mangel Family read more

You can't get better service than from Cesar. He was a awesome tour guide and host. He picked us up from the train station in Santa Barbara and took us on a scenic ride to Solvang where we had lunch and shopped. We enjoyed Mimosa's on the way. We had a fun filled day of eating a shopping. Cesar got us back to the train station in plenty of time. If I find anything else to do in the area Cesar will be my "go to guy"! read more

Booked a wine tour with Cesar a couple of weekends ago and it was the best decision ever! We were able to drink and enjoy the wineries without the stress of driving. Cesar is very easy to talk to. The booking process was a breeze, and the price very reasonable. The day of, he picked us up and right away offered a glass of sparkling wine (so yummy!). We visited a total of 3 wineries (Diergerg, Firestone & Foxen). We had a quick stop in Solvang to pick up our lunch (we had picked choices ahead of time), which was super fresh, and delicious. He was friendly, and always available to take our picture. He also gave us info about the wineries and the area we were driving through. If we find ourselves in Sta Barbara in the near future, and decide on another wine tour, we'll be calling Cesar in a heartbeat! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would!! Cesar is THE BEST!! We decided to do a wine tasting for my girl friends 21st birthday. We live in SB but really didn't want to worry about driving. We researched all the local wine tour providers/drivers. We actually almost got convince to go with another company that would have had our small group intermingled with a bunch of random people/groups : / BUT THANK GOODNESS WE FOUND Cesar!!! He quoted us a very reasonable price and explained we would have a private bus and he could take us ANYWHERE! The other tours had set pick up and drop off etc. When Caesar picked us up (at our house) he had the van completely decorated on the interior for 21st birthday and he brought us mimosas to enjoy on the ride up!!! So sweet!! The day consisted of 3 different wineries due to our timing. We met a photographer at one as she offered to take our photos so we did take out time. Amazing pics below!! He got us and set up a beautiful picnic lunch at one of the wineries! And on the way home he offered to stop at Cold Springs Tavern - what an experience! Highly recommend the tri-tip sami after all the lovely wine ;) He was nice enough to pick up additional friends and then drop us all off at Fig Mnt Brew for an evening of continued festivities!! BEST DAY EVER !! THANK YOU CESAR!! read more

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Working with Cesar was a wonderful experience! He was more than helpful and flexible with planning a wine tour in Santa Barbara. Since we all are visitors to the area he provided awesome recommendations on which wineries to visit. We were celebrating a bachelorette party and he included complimentary champagne and OJ to start the morning right! He treated us like royalty the entire time and we all had a blast. The lunch that was provided was great as well! I would highly recommend LB transportation to everyone and we will definitely be booking Cesar again on our next visit back! Thank you Cesar! read more

I planned a wine tour with Cesar in October. Cesar was a little bit challenging to coordinate with and wasn't responsive through email but overall was a great guide once we agreed to terms and timing. However he ended up stealing money from me, DO NOT give him full payment upfront. I selected 3 wineries, got the costs, and had Cesar set up the appointments. He did a great job coordinating, was a very safe driver and knew the area very well. He collected full payment prior to the tour, inclusive of his services, lunch, and the winery costs so that he could pay each winery directly. It was a long day and not everyone in the group drank wine at each winery so there were a few wineries where Cesar said he would give our money back since he collected our payment and didn't end up having to pay the winery. Once our tour was over, we agreed on the amount that he would give me back. I left a 25% tip for his service. For the first 2 weeks after the trip, I kept asking for the refund he promised, and he kept telling me he'd send it the next day. Then, when I continued to follow-up, he said that I was too rich (I'm not) to care about the money and should just let him keep it. He has refused to pay me back and has continually insulted me through email. Despite the pleasant experience on our trip, it's not worth the hassle of dealing with him, I would not use his services in the future. read more

Arranged a wine tour with Cesar at LB Transportation for a friend's bachelorette -- Cesar made sure we had a great time! Reasonable prices, we visited 4 very different wineries. Included in the price is a nice boxed lunch. Cesar even put up with us when we got a bit tipsy! He also took great group photos. A definite recommend! read more

I could not have asked for a better wine tour. Cesar was prompt and courteous, and he took us to some wonderful wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. The picnic lunch was delicious (which I was very happy about) and I had a great time. I will definitely be using LB Transportation the next time I want to go wine tasting. read more

Had the best time wine tasting for my sisters bachelorette! Cesar was very friendly and and accommodating for all of us 11 girls. I'm not familiar with the area so Cesar took care of the wineries we went to and provided us all with a yummy lunch. This was the perfect day and Cesar made sure it was stress free and took care of everything. Thank you so much Cesar for your kind hospitality!! read more

My friend and I went on the tour together and loved every minute of it! Cesar was very accommodating and welcomed us with a glass of champagne and gave us the bottle to take home at the end of the tour! We visited three wineries and stopped by a cute farm on our way back. read more

Could not be happier with the service! I was responsible for organizing a wine tasting trip for a Bachelorette party. I could not be happier with my choice of LB Transportation. Cesar was our driver and he was excellent. * Prompt pickup * Flexible - Cesar let us choose the wineries we visited and how long we stayed. * Excellent lunch - We each chose the sandwiches, salad, drinks, and desert and the food was outstanding! * Low price - Driver, wine tasting fees, tip, and lunch for only $99. He didn't even actually charge the full $99 per person! But we obviously tipped him accordingly. * Extras - He offered to return to drive us to dinner for a very low charge AND he included champagne and water in the van. * Great communication - Cesar called to confirm and always available to answer any of my questions. Overall, Cesar was extremely pleasant to work with and I will never do another wine tour! read more

Last weekend Cesar drove 11 girlfriends and me wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. He was fantastic- very fun and accommodating. He is completely flexible and will work with you to create the perfect day, with very reasonable rates. I highly recommend him for any transportation needs!! I will definitely be using his service again. Thanks Cesar! read more

My friend and I were long overdue for our birthday wine tasting tour and my friend recommended LB Transportation and Cesar Sanchez. What a great day we had! It was just the two U.S. and Cesar picked us up in a nice, comfy SUV and had lovely champagne for us. He took us to three beautiful wineries. Bridlewood, Lincourt, and Buttonwood. He took care of every detail including a delicious picnic lunch, which he procured for us while we were enjoying our second winery. Due to time constraints, we were not able to take him up on his offer of a scenic tour and a stop at Cold Springs Tavern on the way back, but next time we will not overbook the day, but leave plenty of time to savor the experience. Cesar was super personable and entertaining, but also gave us our space to enjoy the day. Couldn't have been better! Thank you, Cesar! read more

My girlfriend and I had an amazing wine tour with Cesar! I highly recommend him and his business. Being in the customer service industry myself I can really appreciate a professional business and people. Cesar went out of his way to provide us with a great experience and we are going back to see him soon. Did I mention his rates are very competitive?!?! read more

Our California Coastal Cruise, docked in Santa Barbara. For the second year in a row, Cesar picked us up at the dock right on time. Our first stop Solvang, where we loaded up on pastries at Olsen's Danish Village Bakery while Cesar picked up our gourmet picnic lunch. We made our lunch selection during on-line booking. The menu he provided had a wide selection. Again, lunch was superior. It included salad, huge sandwich, dessert and beverage. Each of us gave half the sandwich to the winery staff and ate the other half. We planned our route so we had our lunch at the rustic Koehler Winery. We chose the Koehler, Firestone and Zaca Mesa wineries. During our 3-winery tastings, Cesar was informative, professional and a great conversationalist! The close proximity of the three wineries allowed us to spend some time in Los Olivos on the way back to the ship. We would strongly recommend LB Transportation to a friend and use his services again! read more

I booked through LB Transportation for wine tour for my friends bachelorette party. We had an absolute blast! This was such a great service. We visited a total of 4 places, three of which were tasting rooms (a request by the bride) and Cesar chose the fourth place (which was winery) and it was perfect! The tour guide was friendly and really gave is the opportunity to sit back and enjoy. The lunch that we got as part of the tour was so good. Overall, this was a great tour! Super fun, super accommodating, and super relaxing! Not to mention, compared to other places I called, this tour was the cheapest and it was SUPER good quality. I will totally book through them again and would highly recommend them. read more

Our group of nine women from Az had amazing service to and from the airport and an incredible wine tour with lunch. They took care of everything and were wonderful to work with. Would recommend them to anyone and will use them again when we are in Santa Barbara! read more

My friends and I had our first wine tasting tour and I couldn't have picked better. We were all very satisfy with Cesar, his professionalism and great attitude left us with the desire to come back again and highly recommend him with all our friends. Not only did Cesar take us to the wineries as scheduled but he went out of his way to take us to other locations. We are already planning our next tour and definitely with no doubt we are utilizing Cesar at LB Transportations. read more

We had our friend's bachelorette party in Santa Barbara this past weekend and chose LB transportation to be our wine tour guide... and what a wonderful choice it was! Cesar was hilarious and very accommodating, making sure everything from champagne in the limo to a delicious catered lunch was prepared for us. He was very knowledgeable about the different wineries and seemed to have a great report with everyone we met during the day. We will definitely use LB transportation again for our next wine tour experience... hopefully very soon! Thanks, Cesar! read more

I would highly suggest using LB Transportation for your wine tours while in Santa Barbara. The owner Cesar is awesome! He offered to pick me and my boyfriend up at the train station to start our trip off right. He took us to the most beautiful wineries and had lunch waiting for us. We had a wonderful day thanks to him. read more

I used LB Transportation for my sister's bachelorette party and we all had a great time! Cesar was very flexible and accomodating to the wineries we chose, his prices are VERY reasonable and he always made sure we were comfortable and having a good time. The van was spacious, clean and all seven of us had room to move around. I would recommend LB Transportation to anyone wanting to visit the Santa Ynez Valley! read more

So I booked a wine tour for my friends bachelorette party a couple weeks ago, and had originally booked for 4 people. Well one by one the other girls ended up canceling and it ended up just being my friend and I. I fully expected Cesar to cancel since in my contract I had agreed to four people for a certain price. But he was wonderful and was so understanding! He told me and I quote "As long as the bride has fun, that's all that matters!" But on top of me having to cancel a girl on him twice, we were late! We came from Orange County on a Friday morning and traffic was awful! But again, Cesar was so understanding! So we did the tour just the two of us and Cesar brought champagne for us and gave us his full attention as if we were a whole group of people. He was very nice and took us to some great wineries! His prices are better than any other wine tour service I found. I would absolutely recommend LB Transportation to anyone! read more