If there's a Western themed anything in Southern CA you better believe I'm trying to be there, and…read moreBuckles 'n' Brews ain't no exception! En Fuego Events always puts on incredible festivals throughout SB County, but this one stands out to me because of it's small local feel. When you think festival you probably think Coachella or some massive event on a field somewhere. Buckles 'n' Brews is a smaller sized, half indoor half outdoor, beer sampling event at a hidden carriage museum right by downtown Santa Barbara. Don't be fooled though, there's plenty of parking despite the location size. This fest has everything from IPAs to refreshing ciders, Tri-Tip BBQ sandwiches and home brewed hoppy. Each year the vendors slightly vary and the beers themselves are always new and unique. There's fantastic live music played by the Dusty Jugz which always ends up in a "stage" full of line dancers. I'd recommend this festival to anyone looking to have a wild western themed Saturday with close friends and locals alike, dancing to country and lifting a cheers to craft beers in a nice, local intimate location.

To beat the traffic from OC to Santa Barbara, my friend and I started head out at 8 am. We arrived…read moreat 10:30 am and had our morning walk on the Stearn Wharf Pier. It was quite a relaxing morning before the event. We didn't know about the parking until we walked in from the 90 mins street parkings. Got handed out a wristband, a cute short glass, and a yelp bag. So awesome to get in this event and tried as much beers as I can. So much fun the beer I like the most is the High Heat Edition from The Brewhouse, it habanero spicy, love it...found my new beer. There is pretzels to snack on. Drink and play! It a great event where we can relax and enjoy with country music and tastes all kind of great beers. People here are so friendly and very informative about the beers and anything you wanted to ask. Also game to play, basically it's a wonderful and fun event to be at and enjoy after our busy working day. My friend and I had a great time. Thanks, Dani!

I think there's some confusion between companies here, so just to clarify this is a wonderful tour…read moreled by a local guide named Julie. Julie was incredibly warm on our tour, and offered fascinating stories of local ghost lore, history and even architectural tidbits about the buildings we visited. She is extremely knowledgeable about Santa Barbara and has a curious, open-hearted and respectful approach to the ghost stories she tells. This was a very engaging tour and we learned a lot about the area!

My husband and I were looking for something fun, unique, and a bit out of the ordinary--and we're…read moreso glad we found the *one and only* original Santa Barbara Ghost Tours! After reading their glowing reviews, we knew this was the company to go with, and they did not disappoint. We opted for the **Paranormal Pairing Tour** and couldn't be happier with our choice. The experience was fantastic from start to finish. Our guide, Allison, was absolutely brilliant--her storytelling was captivating, and the ghost stories she shared felt so real and engaging. Walking through Santa Barbara after dark, we were immersed in its history, eerie tales, and hauntingly beautiful sights. The flow of the tour was perfect, with just the right balance of history, mystery, and atmosphere. We enjoyed every minute of this unforgettable evening and can't recommend it highly enough. If you're looking for a fascinating way to explore Santa Barbara's spookier side, this is it!

If you are looking for a generic, crowded shuttle tour where you are rushed through basic tasting…read morerooms (like temecula), this is not it. But if you nice want a customized journey through Santa Barbara's finest vineyards, this private tour is worth every penny.From the moment we were picked up, we knew we were going to be taken care of. The vehicle was pristine, incredibly comfortable, and filled with refreshments. Our guide was great, really knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly well-connected in the Santa Barbara wine community.Because this is a private agency, they cleared away all the usual hassle of wine tasting. Instead of standing at crowded bars, we were taken to exclusive, behind-the-scenes estate tours and private estate pavilions. We tasted incredible, limited-production Pinot Noirs and Syrahs that aren't even open to the general public, all while overlooking rolling hills. The highlight was an artisanal lunch served alfresco on a private vineyard terrace, perfectly paired with library vintage wines. The pacing of the entire day was awesome we never felt rushed, yet everything moved with a good steady pace. The level of personalized, concierge-style service we received was unmatched. They handled every detail, tracked our preferences, and even arranged for our case purchases to be seamlessly shipped directly to our home. This wasn't just a wine tasting trip; it was an unforgettable, five-star luxury experience. We will absolutely be booking again next year!

Absolutely a must!!!!!! The best experience we could've imagined. We were with a large group for…read morework and felt so well taken care of. Matt came a long for our tour and was so present. I can't wait to do another tour with this company!! Would recommend to anyone!! Thank you so much for the best experience Coastal Concierge!!

@ Chuck our driver was amazing and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. The ride was…read morepleasant and relaxing. It's a great way to discover other parts of Santa Barbara

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.

This is one of the BEST tours I've ever done, and I've done a lot of them!…read more William was friendly, helpful, and overall just a really great guide. We were staying in Solvang so saved $10 per person by meeting at the starting point, Brander Vineyards (vs taking the van from SB), and he sent me info on what time to get there and where to park ahead of time. There was no time wasted on this tour. We got a quick info session on how to use the e-bikes - VERY easy! - and then got started. The 16-ish mile ride was easy on the e-bikes; the one thing I will say is that I'm grateful everyone on our tour chose them because it definitely would have been different if there had been people utilizing regular bikes on the uphill climbs. We stopped for rests and photos several times, including at a mini horse farm! My 17-year-old was with me and when we made our last stop at the lavender farm William grabbed him a lavender lemonade since he obviously couldn't partake in the wine tastings. Great service! Speaking of wine tastings, there were two included, and we also got some great souvenir water bottles with the brand name on them! The lunch - caprese-style sandwiches, side salad, and charcuterie boards - was also awesome. We also had an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting toward the end, which was a really neat touch :) I can't say enough good things about this tour, especially for the price we paid. I did a tour in Sonoma last year that was more expensive and didn't include any wine tastings at all, and while I had a great time on that tour regardless, this one was above and beyond and I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

William was amazing! We spent our 2nd year Wedding…read moreanniversary here and did the e-bike tour!! We love that he shared so much about the history of the Vineyards!! Such an incredible host!!

If you're doing a food tour and you're walking through the city, you should definitely have some…read morehands sanitizer or have spots along the way, picked out to be regularly washing your hands. You also should refrain from touching people's plates and cups as you discuss and show them the food items. I understand it's a food tour, but especially when you don't have clean hands, it's highly unsanitary! It's also a good idea to not greet dogs and let them lick all over you ... your hands.... your arms AND your face while you're interacting with people who are eating food, bringing them food from the restaurant & leading a tour. It's a good idea to give people space after you give them the information about the tour and the food and the art and let them socialize with the people that they came with. We should not have experience the person who is giving the tour or learning how to give a tourist next to you constantly asking you questions about what you're eating, what you're trying, where you're from or other questions that are really irrelevant .. it is pretty annoying & doesn't allow you to enjoy the experience fully. It's not a good idea to take shortcuts, because it's easier for you as the tour guide. One of our group members ate meat. The other 2 are vegetarians, but to keep it simple or make it easier. She was repeatedly offered vegetarian options and not given the opportunity to try the meat options along the tour. This was frustrating as you were very clear when setting up the tour, what the food restrictions were, we reminded them again when we got to the beginning of the tour and also reminded along the tour. How often will we need to say it in order to get the full experience. Although the tour guide and her trainee were very nice & social, it is not likely not an experience we'll do again.

We had a fun day in Solvang with our guide Hannah. Although we were locals, it was great to find…read moresome new spots we had not visited before. Hannah was very friendly and accommodating to our requests. There was plenty of food to eat and a couple of adult beverages included. The photo tips were marginal, but we didn't care as we booked the tour for the fun of walking around town and tasting the delicious food. The highlight was Kim Jensen, owner of the Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates, giving us a wonderful tour of his factory and sharing lots of chocolate treats!

the secret solvang food, wine & culture tour was a great experience…read more Casey was our guide and he was super friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. he answered all of our questions and gave us a bunch of secrets about the Danish capital of America. the 6 stops were all delicious. there was some walking in the over 2 hour tour but not too much. we would definitely recommend the food, wine & culture tour and if you are lucky, you will get Casey as your guide.

Danny went above and beyond in helping us w/ our booking…read more Maddy was very knowledgeable about the history of SB, great restaurants & happy hours to enjoy & fun things to do. The driver was a boss on the streets & the water. Very enjoyable!

This is the best well-rounded tour of Santa Barbara! You will be taken through the town AND out on…read morethe Pacific Ocean! I was searching for something to do since we had nothing planned. I found this tour online. It's called Land Shark Tour. They still had reservations available, so I booked it. The tickets were $45 each adult plus a $10 Convenience (Service) Fee. TIP: To assure a seat on a specific tour, book online. If you want to take your chances, you can wait as standby and will need to pay using CASH. The meetup spot is on E. Cabrillo Blvd., just West of Stearns Wharf.Look for a sign indicating where we meet up for the tour. There are no actual reserved seats. You choose as you board. People with reservations are boarded first followed by the standby people. I asked Captain Mike which side was the better one for viewing and was told, "The inside". LOL Now that I've taken the tour, I would say the driver's side is slightly better. My most favorite part of the tour was when the road vehicle turned into a watercraft! We went by the seals & birds on the dock and buoy. We saw Lil Toot taxiing passengers across the way. I might take that next time. It also provides a narrated tour. Our captain got us around without a hitch. The tour guide was the star of the show, she was so awesome! Maddy is very knowledgeable about the area and shared about the history. She also has a great delivery of fun facts! Her voice is used for various promotion bits for Santa Barbara. At the end of the tour, she played "Happy Birthday" on her trombone! Nicely talented! When in Santa Barbara, take this tour! Just do it!!