This Cidery is super cute! It's located in an industrial area of Santa Barbara near the airport and UCSB. I love the way it feels here, it's super casual and nicely decorated, it's a cozy vibe. Service was awesome! We couldn't decide on what we wanted so we sampled a few different ones before deciding on our choices. I love the names! Their processing of the ciders are on not on the sweet end. Resting Beach Face - Hibiscus Berry Tea - This was one of the sweeter ones and it was good. It wasn't as sweet as expected. BOT - Blood Orange Tea - this was pretty good, but the blood Orange flavor didn't really stand out. I had originally wanted to try the Apple Pie Cider because it sounds amazing but they didn't have it at the time we were there. Parking can be limited. The night we were there, they had a taco truck. Super convenient! Recommended! read more

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Come out and support your local cider company in Goleta! This place is a gem if you are a cider fan! Especially if you are looking for ciders that are dry rather than sweet! Plus they always have a rotating list of ciders. Great to see what's on tap every time I visit! When visiting this cidery they sometimes have entertainment. We visited on a Saturday night and were treated by a guitarist. He entertained us for several hours with a smile. Plus we always appreciate the games available! This cidery is hidden a bit. Located in Goleta in an industrial park behind a paint store. Sign on the street leads the path to the Santa Barbara Cider Company. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cider! Traditional apple! - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

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Came on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't crowded. There was one person working the tap room so even though we were behind someone in line it took so long because a previous customer seemed to have bought a number of ciders to be canned to take home. I understand if that takes a moment, but it would have been nice for the worker to acknowledge the people waiting in line. It was like we didn't exist. Or maybe they need two people working in the event someone comes in to order a bunch to go? It's just a bit awkward to be waiting there and not have any idea how long it's going to take. It took about 15-20 minutes until we ordered and there was barely anyone there. I can't imagine what the wait is like when it's packed. A simple "sorry I'll get to you in a moment!" would have been cool. We contemplated leaving several times while in line. As for the ciders, I ordered a flight with the peachy keen, guava, pomegranate, and lavender flavors. Eh. Guava was my favorite but it's a bummer that this one of the only cideries and the cider and service is mid. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cider flight - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

Came here in a big group and did a tasting flight. Noticed all the options had the same alcohol - and all tasted pretty dry, which made me wonder if all the many varieties are based on a similar recipe. Of the ones we tasted the Apple Pie was the consensus winner and the gaucho wasn't bad either. Apple pie had cinnamon which nicely balanced the drier taste and the gaucho had something (I think blueberries?) which did a similar job. Would return for either of these! read more

Fantastic prices and really nice staff! Nice spot to chill with friends or family! A flight (4 glasses) is only $12 --so this is the best deal I've found! read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Entrance - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

I think this is the only cider-focused tasting room in Goleta, and it's a great find. First visit and I was impressed with the variety and flavor--both sweet and dry options, all super crisp and refreshing. Loved the mix of different fruit profiles too. Cool, laid-back vibe tucked into Old Town. Really nice to have a fun, gluten-free-friendly option close to home. read more

Extraordinary cider with an atmosphere that matches. The cider tender with the studs in either ear poured a nice head and served me with a smile. I throughly enjoyed the guava you up. #vibecity read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

So friendly and welcoming here! Dog friendly as well! Try 4 ciders with a flight for $12! read more

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Visited this cidery on a Saturday night and it was completed dead so it felt like a mixed experience. The cider was delicious, with a great variety of flavors to choose from, making it a treat for any cider enthusiast. However, the customer service was just okay; it wasn't particularly memorable and also kind of felt lacking. Another major downside was it was completely dead on a Saturday night. One major reason I visit breweries/cideries is for the ambiance and liveliness of the crowd but being the only customers there meant there was no ambiance... Since no one else was there we spent a good amount of time playing Sequence, which was fun but something that we could do at home too.. Overall, while the cider itself was fantastic, my favourite was the RBF with Viva as a close second. don't think I will returning due to the lack of other people here but would be down to grab something to go by read more

The wife and I love cider so on our most recent Santa Barbara trip we decided to check this place out. We sampled 4 or 5 ciders and unfortunately most of them were too dry for us. We like ciders with more sugar, but the Blueberry Cobbler was pretty good. The people working there that helped us were very friendly. Their ciders are probably more suited to beer drinkers that would like the dry, subtle flavors. They just weren't really for us. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

A delicious array of ciders! I definitely recommend getting a flight ($12) and trying 4 different flavors. My personal favorite was the Golden Mule & my friends was the Passion Split. The worker was super nice and helped us choose the other two flavors which we also ended up enjoying! read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - flight ($12) - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

We were very excited to try a new place in Goleta, having to always head towards DT area for a spot to grab a good drink, I am thrilled to have recently found SB Cider Co close by in our beloved Goleta! The space is nice and open, outdoors, with a warm and welcoming staff. Having never been, the bartender was extremely helpful and beyond excited to introduce us to all their choices, offering free tastings and to replace anything we didn't like. But no need, each cider had its own unique flavor, true to the descriptions. Perhaps some flavors are not for all, but they are quite delicious and there is a variety for everyone's palette. The price is extremely reasonable as well. Not to mention owned by a UCSB alum like us? Major points right there, gauchos all the way read more

An excellent discovery! A wonderful cider brewery. Great selection and very friendly service. I really recommend it and the little restaurant, Elubia's next toit. They make a great combination (once you find them as they are really tucked away). read more

SB Cider Company deserves a 4.5 star rating for their product, service, facility, etc. It is truly spot on! The single star rating on this review comes from an on-going situation that eliminates this establishment as an option. There is a regular patron who routinely breaks out in loud, expletive-laced outbursts. She initially seems to be just a bit quirky (to be polite) but it is evident by her frequent outbursts that she is completely unstable and a danger to herself and others. I understand that a situation like this is very difficult for a drinking establishment to handle but it cannot be ignored. Hopefully, a solution to this business hampering situation will be found. SB Cider is truly a great place to enjoy when it is safe from disturbed individuals. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Apple Pie Cider!! - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

Cider! Is that a thing? Well it sure as heck is at the Santa Barbara Cider Co.! Tucked discreetly off Rutherford st. In Old Town Goleta. What, Goleta? Yep, get over it because the cider here is epic and we can forgive.It had been a looong time since I'd been to this place and wanted to see if it still represented. Oh and it does! This is not the sweet kinda sickly apple stuff we may have grown up with cider-wise, these are crisp and fresh tasting ciders that showcase many types fruit from tropical to traditional apple and beyond. With no fewer than 14 offerings on tap ranging from blueberry to plum and pineapple to apple pie, there is surely something for everyone. The space, while a bit hard to find the first time ( if you find Goleta Valley Paint Store you are super super close just look to the right) is delightfully industrial with vestiges of shipping containers Inside and an overhead crane on the covered patio. There are several picnic style tables with few high tops and assorted other seating to be had and plenty of shade. Staff was SUPER friendly and helpful. They can answer any question you might have about cider ( and I had a few) all with a smile and a laugh. Go to this place and enjoy cider, you'll probably see me there as I'm officially hooked :-) read more

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The young grizzled neck-beard man was incredibly kind. I believe his name was Sam on his vintage carhart, though it may have been thrifted. My RBF was delicious and the atmosphere was bumping! I will be back for the next drag trivia night. read more

Great selection of dry ciders. I love California. Most everything is dry and not sweet when it comes to wine and cider. Great staff. The apple pie cider reminds me of Fall at home. The peaches was delicious too. Parking was difficult to find as we are not from the area. Also, reccomend putting up a fence by the restrooms so people aren't looking at the mess next door. The cidery itself was a great visit and we hope to get back there before the end of vacation. read more

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Five stars for great ambience, friendly bar staff, indoor and outdoor seating, locally-produced cider, games, blankets, non-binary restroom, and being dog-friendly. Four stars, unfortunately, for the cider itself. Two friends and I went to the SB Cider Co on Saturday, and between us we tried three flights (each flight contains four pours and costs $12). There are 12 ciders on tap, so we were able to try them all. As we took our time working through the flavors, we came to the same general conclusion. Some of the ciders tasted watery. I hate to write this, because I liked the Cider Co very much. But I want to deliver my truth for this review! It's not that we're used to syrupy commercial ciders. We're all into craft cider and beer and were pleased with the unique tastes. Some of the flavors we tried included raspberry, hopped passion fruit, apple cinnamon (this was the only one brewed with sugar added), ginger, and cherry lime. We also appreciated the light and fresh taste that would be lovely on a hot afternoon. But what we were missing was a fullness of body in some of the ciders. This was surprising as they all clock in at around 6% ABV. I'd come back. Some of the ciders were quite nice. Taps rotate out frequently so it seems there'll always be new varieties to sample. And the policy of free tasters is right in line with what I expect from artisanal drinking. I like to try before I buy. But next time, I'd sip cautiously and be sure the ephemerality of the ciders I chose was balanced by a strong fruit taste and substantial savor. read more

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Fun! Went with friends and each had a cider flight. Super affordable, and they had funny coloring books! Seating outside was really nice, and the staff was super kind. Cider flavors were unique, but I did wish there were more apple-focused flavors. Still fun! read more

The cider is so good! So many different options and I enjoyed every one. I personally had the mango and the hibiscus and would recommend both! read more

We had our son's rehearsal dinner here. (16 folks attended) What a nice, down to earth place to have a wonderful time with guests! We brought in our own food because I did not know there was a food truck on the property. (By the way: everything the food truck served was gluten free. We will get their pupusas next time we visit.) I am not a cider girl.', but Ben's gf ciders were fantastic. Only 5 of us are gf, but everyone kept remarking that they loved the ciders. I tried the apple pie cider: it was crisp and delicious! Not sweet. Ben and his wife were a pleasure to work with. Their well-behaved and cute dogs were there and did not bother anyone. FYI: This venue is perfect to bring a canine friend! Please give this cider company a try! We cannot wait to return! read more

I always stop here on my treks through Goleta and the SB area. Really down to earth people who do a great job of explaining the different ciders they make. They let you have samples and they are known for letting you blend different flavors to find your special cider to suit your taste. I'm more of one to not like sweet ciders so they help you navigate which ones to try. They are only open so many days s week and they don't open until 5 pm and close early but that suits me fine as that's when I pretty much come here before other plans. Parking is a bit difficult difficult depending on how busy they are so I've had to sneak into this little strip center on the road that has mom and pop stores like athletic uniforms, paints, and massage etc but most of them close about when this place opens. Si I haven't had any issues but I have my legal disclaimer to you acknowledge so let's get that out of the way ha ha.. I've tried most of the lineup and I like pretty much everything. I'm impressed that they use fruits that are more unique than most cider places. Passion fruit and mulberry so the tastes are pretty innovative. They are also not afraid to hop some of their ciders which is kind of unique. My favorites are the Deepen which is the mulberry and I sometimes do a half half with the sublime which is the hopped lime. I also like the pomegranate lime called viva. They all kind of blend well together "especially after a few" so I encourage experimenting and have fun! The other really cool thing about this place is their pop up pupusaria of Mexican food which has a lot of great vegan options. They hand make their tortillas and make to order. I've had both their tacos and pupusas and they are super fresh and they add lots of pickled cabbage and veggies and it makes for a great meal fir a reasonable price. I usually get them to go and reheat later and they still taste great. Someday I'll find a way to take home a growler as I see lots of people getting their glasses swapped out. Cans are currently an option too but going to cost you $8 per. As far as prices go it's a bit spendy as they are pretty small pours at 10 oz's and they cost around $7 a piece but the good news is they are all pretty strong so a couple are probably enough for most people. You can also get a flight of 4 for $12. I'm sure the ingredients they are using in these ciders are locally sourced and top quality and your supporting a local business so i guess I see it as providing a sort of tip for offering a cool space to try out some very good artisanal ciders. They are also a gluten free alternative to beer so you can bring your wheat free family and friends and have a great time:D Local little hidden hole in the wall to come and support. I know I will be a regular when in town. read more

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I was ecstatic when this place opened, SB has needed a cider spot for my fellow non-beer drinking friends. Their 4-play tasting flights are a must try for your first time. The flavors are always rotating and the staff get really creative with suggesting great combinations and rim toppings. The indoor and outdoor seating is cozy and there's a ping pong table! There are also numerous board games and party games to play. This is a great place to bring out of town guests to get a taste of SB vibes or just enjoy happy hour. If you follow them on Instagram, you'll get sneak peeks into upcoming flavors, food vendors, and trivia nights! read more

After a long day of painting, we decided to come here and try out their ciders. This place is down an alley way and in a storage container facility. You order inside and sit either inside or out on the patio in front. There is a food truck next to the patio that you can order separately from. It is alittle crowded when you stand in line to order but worth the wait. We did a flight with all the ciders they had on tap and just shared it amongst the 3 of us. That way we knew what they had. We liked the majority of the ciders. Will be back to have a pint and relax in this hidden gem next time in the area. read more

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If you're a fruity cider fan like me then this is the place for you. Pretty impressive that they make everything themselves in small batches in the shipping containers that you'll see when you get to the ordering counter. They've got a variety of fruit ciders, tart ciders, and hopped ciders, often on a rotating basis, as well as different rim toppings, so the 4-play tasting flight is definitely something you should get your first time here. The blackberry lemonade cider called "Thirsty" happened to be my fave of the ones I've tried. I wasn't expecting to like a tart cider! They've got a lot of seating, both indoors and outdoors, making it good for large gatherings. They're also pet-friendly! For entertainment, there's a ping pong table and some board games. The venue is somewhat hidden. Park around the Goleta Valley Paint sign and just walk along the small alleyway right next to it. Hands down would come here again for a chill hangout with friends and happy hour! read more

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Great cider great service and friendly bar tenders. They were helpful with answering our questions about the different ciders they had.

YAAAAY!!! I'm so glad this place exists! As someone who doesn't enjoy beer and doesn't have a palate for wine yet, I'm a huge fan of cider. I was extremely looking forward to coming here all quarter, so we went to celebrate the end of finals. The spot is located in kind of a shady-looking place, but once you actually walk inside, it's like a cute warehouse with warm lights and a rustic-looking vibe. Based on photos, I had a feeling it wasn't completely indoors, and it turned out to be right. Bring a jacket or two because it's half located indoors and outdoors, no heating. On a Thursday night, there was an ample amount of people and was a trivia night. I wasn't exactly sure how to play with the trivia but it was nice listening to it and answering on my own as I drank. I loved the assortment of buttons, apparel, and letter art decorating the room. The service here is AMAZING!!! I didn't catch their names, but the cashier and the drink-pourer were incredibly nice and made our first experience so great! We had good conversation. For the selection of drinks, I was disappointed to see that the flavors were mostly one fruit per drink, no cool mixes. We went with a flight of 4, then bought 2 extra on their own. They gave out free samples of flight glasses later on, so technically, we got 2 4-flights. It's the holiday season right now so they were flavors with certain spices that I didn't want to get. I opted for traditional fruity flavors: raspberry, apple, mango, grape, hibiscus, and pear. The mango flavor came with a rim of Tajin, and the grape flavor came with honey and a peanut dust--so cool! apple - Simple and classic flavor. hibiscus - Reminded me of perfume. I personally enjoy floral flavors but this may not be for everyone. pear - This one was okay, didn't stand out compared to the other flavors. raspberry - I have a bias against raspberry smells and flavors because I am traumatized from raspberry-flavored vodka. If you love this flavor, then this is good. mango - Only lick a little bit of Tajin because it can definitely overpower the flavor of the cider. The contrast of flavors made this my second favorite. grape - PB&honey twist. I don't often like grape flavors but the rim made this my favorite out of the flight. The peanut butter dust makes the drink look gnarly for sure. free sample of a holiday-edition cinnamon cider - I wasn't a fan of this. I don't enjoy strong cinnamon notes so I knew I wouldn't have tried it unless it was a sample. But whatever floats your boat! If you love cinnamon, you may like this. Overall, I'd like to come back here in a few weeks when they have a new round of flavors. I wish there was more interesting combinations of flavors! The flight sizes were great to share. The two of us only got ever-so-slightly buzzed. It seems to be a growing community spot and I absolutely love the atmosphere!! read more

Really stoked that cider is becoming a thing in this town now, and This place really knows how to bring it!! AND all their ciders are 100% Gluten Free! SB Cider Co, while a little hard to find and even harder to find parking for (at least in the current construction times), is totally worth the drive, walk, park, run, squadle... They have multiple different flavors and variations of ciders, from IPA style to sweet apple mead and berries. In the times I've visited I've tried pretty much everything they have on their current menu and my absolute favorites have been the Homemade Apple Pie and the Hoppy Ending which taste just as they sound! The names are all adult jokes and the hidden messages around the shop will make you giggle. They have a wide variety of games for guests to enjoy, adorably rustic decor, a beautiful logo and products branded with it for sale, and dimmed lighting that makes for a calmer, more sentimental vibe. The owners are hilarious and down to earth people who are always there and can answer any and all questions you may have. I will definitely be back to try more flavors as they release them, view some live music performances, attend a food pairing with food trucks as they do some weekends, and visit with the awesome owners. Hope you give them a shot and welcome them to the neighborhood soon! read more

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The Goodland is definitely coming up lately with brewhouses popping up in random spots! This makes for a fun adventure trying to find the locations as most of them are in odd places such as the Santa Barbara Cider Co., but just look for the Goleta Valley Paint sign and the board sign on the sidewalk from SB Cider with the arrow pointing in their direction and you're there! Hours are Thurs. - Fri. from 5-9pm and Saturday 3-9pm I heard about this place from my co-worker and I was sold once she told me all the delicious fruit flavored ciders they had to offer. I'm not a huge beer or cider drinker but I'm a sucker for any fruit flavored drink as long as it's not overly sweet. They offer 12 rotating taps with different flavors and they change so if you like something when you go they might not have it again on your next visit but that's the beauty of this place! Something new always brewing. I decided to choose the 4-play which is a flight of 4 of your choices on the menu for $12 My Choices: Great Lei - Pineapple Cider Julie Mango - Mango Champagne Yeast Holiday Spice - Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove Honey Crisp - Honeycrisp Apple My Faves: Great Lei - I mean its pineapple so it has to be good right? Well indeed it was! Subtle notes of pineapple gave this cider a nice zing! The best part was being able to sample the up and coming "Hoppy Pineapple" cider which was still in the brewing stage and not completely done nor was it filtered, but thanks to Ben the owner he gave us a sample. By far this was the best tasting cider of the night! It even had little hoppy seeds swimming around which made it extra special. This one is definitely a keeper on the menu and one I would order. Holiday Spice - If you love the flavors of the holidays and fall season then this cider is a must try! It wasn't overly powerful with the spices such as nutmeg and cloves tend to be. This one is a very mellowed out cider and it will get you in the mood for the fall season. I think it would even taste great served warm! The Julie Mango was one cider I was looking forward to trying simply because of the Tajin rim I was seeing from other customers but I was disappointed because I didn't get that special coated rim on my glass (sigh). Overall this cider was pretty good and the mango flavor was just right but I think the tajin rim would have complimented it even more so! I guess I'll just have to repay them a visit just to get that extra special rim lol. The honey crisp apple wasn't for me and I didn't even finish it. This was more on the tart side but I was glad I could give it a try. Overall this is a great addition to the Goodland and I look forward to returning and trying out more flavors. read more

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This place is sooo good and the best thing about it is that it is in Goleta so it's not far from where I live. It's a little low key place in old town Goleta so you have to find parking on the street and walk down the driveway. We got the 2 flights of ciders which was 4 each rack: blueberry lemonade ("gaucho"); cherry lime; Hopical tropical; apple cider; apricot; and a few others. I like how the set up is there because it had a good amount of places to sit. They were also serving some handmade pizzas which were delicious. Definitely coming back here! read more

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Loved it, ciders weren't too sweet they were perfect. They have some board/card games too which is fun

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place! This is a hot and new Cidery located in old town Goleta, and you'll definitely want to stop by. It is tucked away in a smaller street and parking is on the streets so it feels pretty exclusive, haha. The owners, Ben and Nik are so passionate about their ciders that you definitely taste the difference. All ciders are absolutely gluten free and delicious. I am a craft beer kind of girl who didn't have much experience with ciders, but they have changed my mind! These ciders are VERY creative and you can taste the quality and work they have put in making them. Some of my favorites are: Great Lei - Pineapple Cider Grow a Pear - Dry Pear Cider Hoppy Ending - Hops with Cider Homemade Apple Pie - Cinnamon, Brown Sugar Cider They have a rotating tap list, are open to suggestions, and have new exciting profiles coming out soon! The decor is so well done and cozy, I just loved the intimacy. They have food trucks come around for food and we learned that some of them even collaborate and marinate some of their menu in the ciders! Overall I really enjoyed my experience here (as you can tell) and will be back many times more. I would suggest getting the four play flight and trying out the many amazing flavors offered. SYOY, Jess H. read more

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The Cider Company is such a cool spot! When I went I ordered 4 ciders to go as a mid week surprise for my boo. He loved them! He actually loved them so much that I barely got a sip. Our favorite cider would have to be the blueberry cobbler! We were so impressed by the flavor of this cider. Definitely the best cider either of us have ever tasted. Besides the amazing cider, the customer service was also pretty good. The server was super helpful with helping me pick out our to go beverages. All around if your looking for some bomb cider or just a new drink you should try the Cider Company! read more

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Mad for the Mimosa Cider (orange-citrus cider) on a hot summer night. Welcoming, down-to-earth vibe with amazing array of cider with a variety of infusions. As a gluten/free person I have found my Goleta go-to for superior cider! The option of pairing excellent ciders with gluten-free freshly made Salvadoran food was a treat. The server, Joe, was mellow, accommodating, knowledgeable, and truly cared about your pleasure and enjoyment. If you love Cider you have to visit...literally a hidden gem. read more

I attended the Taste of Old Town last weekend and had a chance to try A couple of Santa Barbara Cider Cos ciders. I love beer but had never really been into ciders, grabbed if only ever had commercially brewed ciders. SB Cider Co has changed my mind on ciders!! I tried the cranberry mulberry Cider and the lemon ginger Mule and both were fantastic!! I didn't get a chance to see what other ciders they offer but I will definitely be back to visit their tasting room in Old Town Goleta. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

First timers to this spot, but people who love to find great ciders. This place has that no doubt. The tasting experience felt like we were members of the family and we were able to exchange options if we ended up not liking one, even though we enjoyed almost all! We loved the apple pie, pineapple, RBF and plum. Great spot owned by a great guy. Really enjoyed our time. Check it out and support the local spots. We will be back. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - The aftermath of the tastings - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

So many cider options. From beer flavors to fruityness. By far my second favorite place to have cider besides Apiary. And the pupusas next door are the best. Staff is nice, covid safe, outdoor seating. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Pupusas & cider - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

If you like Cider, this will be your spot. I felt like the taste were similar except for the addition blueberry taste, but did not find a huge enough different to to wow me. To be honest, the gave me a sample of the non alcoholic drink and I found it to be the best. You can taste the actual mango vs the alcoholic version. It's a cool concept but some more flavor will bring out the best from these ciders. read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

Cool place with yummy cider! Definitely recommend getting a cute little flight! They also had rosé on tap that was real good, would recommend. The outdoor seating area is shaded and pretty cute! Only complaint would be that it's in an interesting location, and a little hard to see. I drove right past it the first time, although they do have a little sign out front so just look for that read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cider flights - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California

Great find in the heart of old town Goleta. Definitely a great place to hang out with good company. Came on a Friday late afternoon and ordered a flight since it was my first time. The server was great in explaining their offerings. It honestly hard to decided but they have a great selection of ciders pending on your taste. That afternoon they had pizza being made to order if you're hungry, I was told it does change up from time to time. If all else fails The Habit is around the corner too! read more

Santa Barbara Cider Company - Cideries Near Me - Goleta, California