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Highly recommend taking a tour with Sidecar tours!! My husband had been looking at this activity for a long time. He had found it through Groupon. Riding a sidecar in the middle of Temecula while being dropped off at several wineries without having to drive sounded like a unique and fun activity. By the time he was able to purchase it, only the cocktail tour was available. While we usually prefer cocktails, we found out after the fact that those start at 4:00pm and only Mon-Thurs. It didn't sound too fun to drive an hour away on a weekday in traffic to begin and come home late, but we wanted to check it out. A few days before our event was going to take place, the business called me to inform me that they are no longer doing cocktail tours at this time and were trying to get it off Groupon until the businesses working with them were more cooperative with pricing. While I was not thrilled about the last minute change, I was relieved because a big storm was coming the next day (never fails) and it would have been canceled anyway. I also didn't know until after that you mainly ride through Old Town and would not get nearly the amount of sidecar riding. However, they offered to change it to the wine tour and were able to squeeze us in three days later on the weekend so it worked out perfectly. Weather was on our side this time. It was bright and sunny. Bryan, our tour guide and driver texted me the morning of and gave us instructions on where to meet, and the waiver to sign, and that he would also be our professional photographer this day. It turns out Bryan was juggling three parties that day and was constantly on the go moving each party to the next stop. He introduced himself and explained what we would be doing and which wineries we would be visiting. He took a few pictures in the beginning and his phone may as well have been a professional camera! We first started with a fun ride throughout parts of Temecula and through a vineyard (literally!) as well. We got on one main road and went very fast! He gave us a lot of facts about Temecula and the vineyards as we rode. Our first stop was at Chapin winery where we were provided with six tastings of our choosing. I loved every selection! The pizza they made there smelled amazing, but we were full from breakfast (another time for sure!) Bryan explained that if we did want to eat pizza, please order it right away so it had time to cook and be eaten before he came back. He left us to be to relax and enjoy our wine while he took the previous group he had dropped off to the second winery. He texted me when he was on his way back to us and so we could get ready and whatnot. Once he arrived, we hopped back into the sidecar and got an even longer tour of the city and areas and had a longer time to enjoy the next sidecar ride. We stopped by some of the nearby animals such as llamas and he told us facts about the trees in their yard and about them, followed by some facts of the mountains and nearby homes and stopped for those views. Next we were brought to Bella Vista winery and were provided a full bottle of wine! We sat and relaxed and had some more wine while enjoying the views. The party before us was brought back to the starting point. Bryan took some more pictures and we brought the remaining wine back with us. It ended up being a perfect, sunny, great weather day and the business was great the whole time. Bryan was an amazing tour guide and photographer and we highly recommend him. A number of our friends are already considering trying this tour out after hearing about it and seeing the pictures.
This is a must! It was fun, informative, and a unique experience. The wine tasting at 1 winery and a bottle at another is all included, as well as professional looking photos from the driver which are shared to you before the tour even ends. The driver dropped us off at another winery once the tour concluded so they can be flexible. Will do it again!
What a wonderful experience and overall fun way to experience Temecula, in a sidecar. Our driver was Bryan. He's extremely well-versed in the wine industry and also the city of Temecula. Bryan is also very attentive, reat conversationalist, and just an overall nice guy. If you're looking for a different way to experience Temecula, Sidecar Tours is the way to go. And make sure you ask for Bryan to be your driver. Just highly recommend! Cheers !
We had an amazing day with Bryan, our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the geography, the local ecosystems, and history; he used this knowledge to give us a deep understanding of all the factors that go into wine making and the Temecula valley as a whole. We had a great time at the wineries but more so on the road. Listening to all of his knowledge about the area was worth the trip. We recommend this tour to anyone looking for a bit more adventure than just standing around a wine tasting. We will absolutely be bringing back family and friends on this tour. Our guide was also able to recommend dinner spots in old town and, just as important, where not eat. By the end of the day, we were looking up available property to move to Temecula; one more glass of wine and we would have never gone home!
I bought a voucher from Groupon in December in hopes that I can take my wife on a unique experience for our anniversary. I was very hopeful when I saw this business because it was local, it was original, and it had good reviews. Since December, this experience has been an absolute nightmare. When I try to reserve for my anniversary, I was met with minimal responses via email, and multiple outreach to the phone number provided with zero ability to leave a voicemail and zero callbacks since December. When the business disappointed me by not reserving things for my wife and I in December, I revisited the conversation in April before my voucher expired. I tried to get things reserved again and the inbox that was responding to me failed me multiple times. They offered a refund for my voucher because they never reserved me and I accepted their offer, but they stopped responding altogether. I don't know if this is a real business, and I don't know if any of these five star reviews are real, but I have had a horrible experience and I can't get somebody to help me over the phone, via email, or even through social media. When I didn't get any responses, I reached out on Instagram and hopes that somebody would at least see my message and respond. Unfortunately, they've been extremely consistent and consistently dark. I'm going to take the time to post this review and my screenshots on every review platform until I can get my money back. As much as I know, my wife would've loved the experience, even if they offered to give me a comp session, I would not take advantage because I can't rely on them following through. I'm embarrassed to have to write this review because I would much rather support a business like theirs, but I have tried my best and my business isn't wanted.
We had a blast getting to tour the wine country! Hunter did an amazing job showing us around. We got to stop at some beautiful spots for pictures. Thanks for making our trip special!
I bought the wine tour for two about a year ago but I didn't end up using it then. Fast forward to February of 2023, and it's my partner and my anniversary. We scheduled the tour which was pretty simple via phone. They booked us for 10am instead of 1pm. I didn't realize this until afterwards. I didn't call back to switch it. Just was hoping it wasn't too cold! The whole experience was 100% percent worth it!!! Hunter was our guide and he took us to two different wineries. We went to Somerset winery and Bella vista winery. Bella vista has arguably the best views in Temecula (you can see big bear mountain from here, snow capped and everything!) Somerset has a lovey causal ambiance which is my favorite and a lovely fireplace to sit by on chillier days. The whole experience was absolutely worth it and so unique! I'd highly recommend that you try it out. The tour gives you neat information about Temecula and it's history of wine and the ride from winery to winery is lovely. We spent about 45 minutes at each winery which was plenty!
Our tour guides Bryan and Shawn were top notch. They made the experience fun, made sure we were taken care of, and shared their knowledge of Temecula. The winery stops were great with the right amount of time and wine at each. And the sidecar / motorcycle experience on the side/back roads was the best part. We were a party of 4 (two couples). Would book again and try the other tours they do.
Such a fun experience! The wineries we hit were so fun! Time seemed to slip away. We went to two wineries and it was just the right amount! The drivers were fun and made it a great experience.
THE MEANING OF LIFE ______________________ Life is a glorious journey full of deep and meaningful questions. For instance -- * What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object? * Which came first: the seed or the plant? * Is the Riemann Hypothesis true or false? * Do fish get thirsty? * Where do missing socks go? On this day, we will attempt to answer another of life's central questions -- * Is it possible for TWO DUDES to ride on ONE motorcycle without it looking/being romantic? This was a birthday gift from the wife who likes muscle and speed (obvs)... and so we rode separately with our guide "Todd" to get the full experience. After strapping in, we were ready to roll. My adventure started out slowly... but I knew this beast was capable of going much faster. And I wanted in. The rhythm of the wind sweeping over the vines, the steady howl of the wheels ripping through the burly terrain... suddenly we were defying the laws of mass and energy. Unleashed and free, this was a machine that could whisk away every trouble, if only for a little while. Pure adrenaline was pounding through my veins, and my face was frozen in a smiling position, but I didn't care. I had a sense of euphoria and liberation I had never felt before. Was it romantic? Well a lot of guys can GO GAY for a minute with the right amount of alcohol and adventure and Glee episodes in their watch-history. But not this guy. I would call it a "manly" type of romantic... MORE "OT-superbowl-victory" and LESS the "rainbow / unicorn / glitter-bomb" kind. It's only fair to admit, however... that when this onerous life gives me lemons, I make lemon meringue pie, because lemonade is for amateurs and I DO like to take it up a notch.
5 years ago
Who knew Temecula had so much going on!! What a blast to be in the side-car. Loved our driver. Def something to do if you're going to be drinking or not wanting to drive. Book a room and make a night of it. So much fun!! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Stop reading and just book this tour right now. We went to amazing wineries, saw the sights of Temecula, and had SO MUCH fun doing it. Our driver, Angel, was phenomenal! He was so fun to talk to, funny, showed us some really beautiful views, took so many pictures for us, and on top of all that he made excellent recommendations for what to try at the various vineyards. I honestly just cannot recommend Sidecar Tours enough. It's the most fun either of have ever had on a wine tour. Just go. You won't regret it! read more
4 years ago
My husband and I came to Sonoma looking for something unique to do. Boy did we find it! Sidecar tours is a MUST DO. The night before our tour they texted precise instructions on meeting place, what to wear, and expectations...FUN! Heidi, our driver and your phenom, ensured that our experience was one of kind. Wine tastings were a must but we also made a stop at Hanson Distillery for a the best Bloody Mary. So many people stopped to take pictures of the Ural. You will be the envy of all cruising around Sonoma! Highly recommend!!! read more
2 years ago
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Casey R.
Ray, your enthusiasm is contagious! Thrilled to hear you had a blast…
5 years ago
This was soooo awesome! The whole experience was amazing and our driver was so much fun! Would absolutely do this again! We took the beer tour and visited Chubby Cheeks Meadery, Aftershock, and Be Good. Seriously had a blast. Everything was perfect! If you are interested in checking for our for yourself use their promo code to get 20% off! SOCAL20 read more
5 years ago
I had the most phenomenal experience; Fernando was a wonderful host and incredible driver. The wine was truly exquisite, and Temecula via Sidecar tour is a must. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely amazing and does not disappoint! Each winery had a different environment and experience with great wine selections. There was four of us so we had two wonderful drivers that provided a priceless Temecula sidecar experience! Caleb and Angel are first class drivers and people. Sharing wine making information and making the rides breathtakingly fun! The first stop, Bella Vista is one of the oldest wineries in Temecula with a brief time to select a bottle and then head up the hill to a nice sitting area overlooking vineyards to pause and drink the wine. Second, was Sommerset that included a brief wine making tour. Had time for some great food truck pizza. The humorous owner, John led it. Drunk Bunnies is a very refreshing wine. Last stop was the starting location, Akash. Beautiful location with ample outside seating and an amazing food menu. SoCal Sidecars was a fun time and would highly recommend if you like motorcycles and want to visit a variety of wineries! We are locals and highly recommend doing it! read more
5 years ago
What a wonderful, unique, lovely experience. Lisa, our driver and tour guide is a pure delight. She absolutely, hands down, made my mom's day. read more
6 years ago
Such a great way to experience Temecula's wine country! We met with Todd, our guide/driver/hype person and he took us through some great vistas and got up and personal with some of the vineyards. He gave us some insight on each of the wineries before we got there, and gave us recommendations based on our tastes. We ended the day back at Akash Winery (which thankfully had a food truck!) for the third tasting of the day. read more
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Jacob C.
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8 years ago
This was such a fun experience and I totally recommend it to anyone that wants to enjoy wine tasting in style! Jacob was our driver and he was very accommodating to our change of pick up and drop off locations. He was also very understanding when we were running a little late but he made sure we were taken care off from start to finish. I bought this on a Groupon and the tour included 3 wineries (Ponte, Briar Rose and Duffo). Although the wineries are pre-selected, they did change it on us last minute, which was no biggie, but it turns out I went to two of the three selections and I kind of wish we stuck to the three wineries they told us before, since they were newer. As for the space in the sidecar, there is plenty!! My boyfriend, who is over 6ft tall, could fit in either the front seat or back seat since we switched in between wineries. I actually prefer the back seat as it's more spacious and the person sitting in front does block most of the wind lol. Ladies- I wouldn't recommend wearing a dress because it's pretty cold and windy. Although, they do provide blankets, so you're covered if that's what want to wear. My boyfriend and I wanted to dress up to theme and received a lot of compliments on it. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves! Thanks Jacob and Sienna! read more
4 years ago
My husband and I had a wonderful time. Our son got us a tour for Waterfront/ Little Italy/ Shelter Island/Balboa Park. It was so much fun. I have never been a big motorcycle person, as I had an accident in my teens, so to be honest I was just a little tiny bit anxious. BUT, Ray was so great. As soon as we sped off from Liberty Station I was hooked. It was for my birthday and I loved it! No hesitations for doing it again! RAY IS THE MAN!!! read more
5 years ago
A great time, with a great tour guide. Jose took great care of us taking us to hidden gems in Temecula. We will definitely do this again and recommend it to all our friends. read more
4 years ago
This tour was absolutely fucking amazing! Hunter is the man. If you want the best driver then ride with him. Highly recommend this tour and we'll be doing it again! read more
4 years ago
What an amazing experience! We were two couples, us and our wonderful friends from Chicago. I had never been to a wine tasting, and SoCal Tours is the best way to experience wine tasting. My husband doesn't drink wine, so they scheduled our tour with a winery that had champagne for him. Very accommodating. I would highly recommend this to anyone, even if you are not a wine drinker, it is worth doing. I would absolutely do it again. Hunter and JD were amazing. Thanks JD for all the pictures you took of us. Cherished memories! read more
4 years ago
It was a very cold evening, but worth it! Never been brewery hopping on a motorcycle side car. Great experience. read more
6 years ago
5 stars isn't enough! This was so much fun and a great way to tour the wineries. Todd was our amazing chauffer-biker-dude with a fun spirit and full of knowledge about the different wineries and wines. Riding in the side-car was surprisingly comfortable! I thought we'd be seated on the floor of the side-car but instead, there were comfortable tandem seats. My husband is 6' 4" and he was very comfortable the entire time. Todd took care of everything at the two wineries we visited. As we entered, he arranged for our VIP wine flights. All we had to do was to sit, be served and taste! We had a bite to eat at the first winery, per Todd's suggestion, so we could better pace ourselves for the afternoon tastings. Each winery visit was about 45 minutes and we tasted a total of 9 different wines. We found some were excellent and bought some bottles. Todd showed us some of the beautiful vistas in the Temecula Valley wine country and he gave us a special treat by biking us between the rows of grapevines. He took us to the Doffo winery where not only were the wines amazing, but also motorcycle museum was real treat! Todd was flexible to our timing and to any requests. Being in the sidecar felt carefree, fun and safe! There can't possibly be a better way to go on a wine tour! Don't pass this up - just book it and go! read more
8 years ago
We flew in to visit from MN and our friends surprised us with this amazing wine tour! Seriously- it was so fun! What a shock and unique business. The guides are fun and friendly. The winery's were nice and welcoming. Adventure was definite had by all. My husband was even more thrilled as he loves motorcycles and the last vineyard was a motorcycle museum. I highly recommend this unique experience!! Ps. Yes they have room if you buy any wines. read more
5 years ago
Too. Much. Fun! My Mom and I celebrated her 66th birthday riding with the So-Cal Sidecars. Joseph was our driver and he really made our trip by being fun and kind AND zoom zoom FAST! We toured 3 wineries, the first offered a 6 sample tasting per person (we were quite tipsy thereafter), the second gave a FULL BOTTLE of wine from a lengthy selection (we chose a white Cab) and the 3rd offered 6 tastings or a full glass of wine. We purchased cheese, salami and crackers at the second location. The sun was shining and we were laughing the entire time. What a great experience! Highly recommend! read more
5 years ago
We came across this on Groupon. The Groupon was for weekdays only so I coughed up the money for the weekend. Was awesome! It wasn't too expensive. The wine tasting were plentiful and included... the driver David was cool. Told us fun facts n stuff. Not rushed at all. Good times for sure to be had. Do it! Ok read more
2 years ago
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Casey R.
Gene, thank you for the glowing review of Bryan! We're thrilled to…
6 years ago
Best Temecula trip ever!!! "Hot Toddy" was the best host! He was so knowledgeable and experienced he made us feel so comfortable and we had the best time! Of course the ride was as fun as you can imagine but the wineries were amazing as well and every moment he got, Todd took our picture! (Without even having to ask!). We had the best time and was definitely the highlight of our trip! So glad we didn't do just another boring winery bus tour! Thanks so much Todd!! read more
5 years ago
Gustavo was a very fun driver! We really enjoyed the breeze in our hair as we went to the next winery! Highly recommend! read more
This was a great tour. Joseph was passionate about his town and the winery's had amazing views. The wines where great and it was nice getting around in a side car with a personal driver. I would highly recommended this tour. read more
6 years ago
Had an amazing date this past weekend! Todd was our chauffeur and he was super knowledge and amazing. We definitely felt like A listers. We got to meet the owners daughter of one of the wineries and a private little tour of their motorcycle museum. What a memorable day! Thank you Todd! We will return again when we visit California from Hawaii. read more
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Jacob C.
Hi Daisy,…
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6 years ago
Hands down an amazing time! Our driver was Jose and he was incredible tour guide. He showed us so many great places, educated us on all the winery's we visited. Made my boyfriend and I feel so special and took great care of us. If you have a chance to request a guide call for Jose. Recommend everyone to do the side cars you won't regret it. Definitely a different experience from your typical wine tasting experience. read more
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My Wiie and I did the Sidecar Wine tour today with Angel had a blast. Angel was very knowledgeable about all the wineries and wines. Rode the motorcycle very safely. Enjoyed everything would do it again. read more
5 years ago
It was a wonderful experience riding with a friend an a great tour guide on the side of a motorcycle! Our driver, tour guide, photographer, and gentleman's name is Caleb! He did a great job of being very informative about the different wineries that we experienced! Remind you, it was so fun as well! Everything was well worth it for the price and the divine wine!! Markenya C. read more
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5 years ago
What a great experience we had. We went to visit my daughter in San Diego and we decided to go to Temecula and experience the wineries in a different way. So we decided that a Sidecar tour was the best choice for adventurous people like us. I couldnt stop smiling during the whole ride. Our experts drivers where the best. Thank you for such a wonderful ride. I recommend it without any doubts. Alejandra Goldberg read more
6 years ago
It was a hot day but absolutely worth taking my wife out to Temecula from LA for wine-tasting on her birthday. She LOVED it! And So-Cal Sidecars delivered big-time! Our tour-guide / drivers were on time, fun and festive, accommodating, looked out for our best interest, and they picked such great venues to tour through wine country! Will do this again definitely :) read more
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Jacob C.
Hey CJ,…
4 years ago
6 years ago
Overall great experience visiting 3 wineries in Temecula. Julian was a great driver and very attentive. Highly recommended read more
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Jacob C.
Hi Mike,…
4 years ago
Deserves 10 stars! An absolute must do. Wow. Just wow! Best experience we could have had. Thanks to our driver Fred, and the great staff at the wineries. Love love love read more
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39730 Calle Contento
Temecula, CA 92591
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My husband is 6'3", would it be a comfortable ride for him in the sidecar?
Hey Susie! Yes! This shouldnt be an issue! We have had guests up to 6'7" in our sidecars!
Hello, I have been trying to set a reservation for the last 2 weeks and to which had no success. I have called multiple times and have emailed as well. How can I reach someone to set a reservation?
Hey Anna! Sorry about the communication issue! Please email me at ryan@bennettmanagementgroup.com with your reservation name, and phone number and I can have our sales team call you right away!
Hello currently what forms of payment do you accept? I work for a credit card processing company we can assist you with installing a POS system for transactions and/or a ATM machine!…
Hey Leah, we do not have a 'store front' and have no need for this, we are all online.
Can I drive?
Hi Joshua, we actually have our own team of drivers who accommodate our guests. Unfortunately, we don’t rent out our vehicles.
Do we need a drive or can my husband drive?
Hi Susan, we have our own team of drivers that accompany our guests during their tours.
Where do the tours for brewery meet up at?
Our brewery tours start in the heart of Old Town at Be Good Restaurant & Experience.
Can persons under 21 participate in tour?
Hi, yes they can, but only for the adventure tour. Our signature wine tour is for people that are 21+.
What wineries are included on the tour? And where do they pick you up from?
We start all of Our Tours from the Brand new Akash Winery. Other wineries we go to depends on the day and what events are going on. Sometimes we can cater specific ones. Shoot us a call, and we can go over standard and custom options . We hope to…
Where does the tour start/meet?
We took the winery tour in May 2021 and we met at the Akash winery.
What time does the tour start?
We start Our tours between 10am and 1pm. Are you interested in booking a time?
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