We had a very upsetting experience at Wheel Fun Rentals in Solvang…read more We are Sikhs and my son wears a patka, a scarf over his hair. The employee referred to his as a "hat" and told me he could not wear it under a helmet because it was "state law." I explained that it is not an and that I will make sure the helmet fit properly and was fully buckled. Instead of listening, the employee kept repeating "it's a state law." When I asked him to show me where the law says a child cannot wear a religious head covering under a helmet, he said, "we don't need to show you anything," and "we are not going to rent you a bike. A 12 years should not have to stand there witness someone treated an important part of who he is as if it was a problem. We were not asking for special treatment. We were asking to be treated with the same respect as everyone else. Using "state law" as an excuse to deny service because my son wore something he didn't understand is racist, discriminatory, and unacceptable.

What a fun activity for friends and family to venture into in the morning, afternoon, and…read moreevening... riding through the small and quaint city of Solvang. There were 8 of us... 4 adults and 4 young kids. My brother's kids and my kids feet couldn't reach the pedals LOL. Guess who did most of the pedalling... my brother and I LOL. It was not easy especially when we had some slight uphill. It was very fun and neat to ride through town and residential area though. I think we had 30 mins of ride time if I recall. That was plenty of time if you ask me LOL. If you have never experienced it, give it a try. Just remember to have two or three people who will actually pedal the ride. Otherwise, it will be difficult to ride through the streets and get back. Nevertheless, enjoy the ride and have fun!!!

This is such a great idea !! Our host Casey was nothing short of AMAZING ! He was fun, comedic,…read morespontaneous, informative, and unscripted !! My wife and I really learned so much regarding Solvang's history! We may never look at this town the same way again. There are many architectural nuances from many years ago which really accentuates this Danish town's immense charm ! It is worth every minute ... never boring ! Thank you Casey and Meg ! You guys are truly AWESOME ! Cheers !

My girlfriends and I took the wine and true crime tour with John and it was so much fun! It's…read morealways A little awkward with a group of strangers who don't know each other, but John is so charismatic and friendly and funny and he made efforts to bring us all together. By the end of the night I did feel like we were all friends! John was so informative and entertaining. I wish our visit was longer so we could have done the ghost tour with him as well. We will definitely do that next time! The wines were fantastic but honestly my favorite stop might have been the tiki bar! And I loved ending the night with champagne and karaoke!! An absolute blast!

Santa Barbara was a bucket list stop for my girlfriend, and we booked the 2:00 p.m. trolley tour…read morehoping for a well guided introduction to the city's history and landmarks. Unfortunately, it ended up being one of the more disappointing parts of the trip. The seating is tightly packed. I understand maximizing capacity, but at 6'6" it was not comfortable. We moved to the front right side where there is a sideways bench behind the driver, which offered more legroom. That felt like a smart move until we realized most of the sights being pointed out were on the left side of the trolley. It felt like about 80 percent of the tour was oriented that direction, which meant we were constantly twisting around and still missing details. If you book this tour, sit on the left side. The narration also felt disorganized. The driver mentioned he was reading the traffic flow incorrectly and ended up doing much of the route "backwards." Because of that, he would introduce a historical figure or landmark, then later circle back and partially repeat the same information when reaching his usual talking point. There was noticeable repetition and filler instead of a smooth, cohesive storyline. Midway through the tour, there is a stop at Mission Santa Barbara for about 15 minutes. While it is nice to get off and stretch your legs, 15 minutes is nowhere near enough time to meaningfully experience the mission. You can walk through the courtyard and take a few photos, but that is about it. The mission deserves more time than a quick pass through. In practice, the stop felt more like a checkbox than a real opportunity to explore. Another frustration was departure time. The 2:00 p.m. tour did not leave at 2:00. The driver waited past the scheduled time to see if additional passengers would join. When you are visiting from out of town and carefully stacking your schedule, those extra 10 to 15 minutes matter. Overall, for about $30 per person, I expected a more polished and better organized experience. We both left disappointed. If you want a meaningful introduction to Santa Barbara, you may be better off exploring key spots on your own at your own pace.

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.

We've been meaning to plan a horseback riding excursion for the past five years during our…read moreThanksgiving weekends at Cachuma Lake Campground. This year, we finally made it happen--and it was everything we hoped for and more. After searching Yelp for nearby stables, this ranch stood out with the best reviews by far, (now I see why), so our hopes were high. I'm so glad we decided to trust the reviews and drive the extra 15-20 minutes to this place. I was tempted by the value of the half-day ride, but since it had been several years since either of us had been on horseback, we decided to go conservative and chose the 1.5-hour trail ride instead. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Jack, who checked us in and handled the paperwork. He was funny, friendly, and efficient--such a great start to the experience. I grew up riding English, with all the rules drilled into me from childhood, so being told (for only the second time in my life!) that I didn't have to wear a helmet felt almost rebellious. Yes, I know safety matters, and yes, my daughter was smart enough to wear one--but I have to admit, it felt wonderfully freeing. Russell was fantastic as well. Our horses were fully tacked and waiting, ready for us to hop on. As someone accustomed to doing much of the prep work myself, it felt strange--and a bit indulgent--to have mounting steps and a completely ready-to-go horse. My old riding instructors would be ashamed and shaking their heads at me. Though I felt a little "spoonfed," I know this is a huge perk for beginners or anyone unfamiliar with horses. Personally, I would've enjoyed grooming or prepping my horse, but that's not the norm for organized trail rides like this. After the ride, Russell was right there to help us dismount, cracking jokes and keeping us laughing the whole time. I had to laugh when he said, "You're just like me--good looking and short on legs!" Our trail guide, Elrich (Elrick?6, was excellent. Our group was small--just my daughter and me, plus one other couple. My daughter and I are both experienced English riders, while the other couple had never ridden before. Elrich struck the perfect balance, giving the beginners enough guidance without making the ride dull for the rest of us. While I always love a bit more trotting and cantering, I know that's not typical for these types of outings, and honestly, I had an absolute blast just being on a horse again. I've missed it so much. My daughter and I are already planning to return next year for the 2.5-hour ride. The trail itself? Absolutely breathtaking. I've been riding since childhood--now over 60--and have been on countless trail rides. This is, truly the most beautiful trail I've ever experienced. Waterfalls, streams, a few ocean views and stunning mountain scenery... it was spectacular from start to finish. If you're choosing between this ranch and nearby stables, I highly recommend trying this one first. You won't be disappointed, It's a wonderful experience, a gorgeous trail, and a fantastic way to spend the day.

This Ranch is so beautiful the pictures don't do justice! I've been on many horse back rides all…read moreover the US and the guide from Montana that does the tours is phenomenal! He loves what he does, is very knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to and shared a lot of nice stories about the outdoors. He is definitely an asset to Circle Bar Stables. For anyone booking try to go on his tour!! The nice gentleman that answers the phones is very sweet, I had to call several times to change my tour and he was so helpful I can tell he has been with the Stables a long time and loves being there. When I arrived I was the only one and he told me to go walk around while I was waiting I guess he read my mind. I had to take off 2 stars because of the Gentleman from Texas that works there. He honestly seems like he hates his job, he asked me several times if I was on a horse before and I told him give me any horse I'll be fine. He chose AXE and while he was bringing him over to me AXE was being a little stubborn and didn't want to come not because he didn't go on the trail but he was uncomfortable with the Texan. What bothered me most was he said "AXE STOP BEING A JERK" which made me really upset and uncomfortable. I don't like it when people wok with animals and call them derogatory names.

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 had the best day with Nikki from Solvang wine tours! From pre planning to picking up lunch for…read moreour group of 14 to day of wineries, she was fantastic! Couldn't recommend Solvang Taxi and Wine Tour more. I will definitely be using them in the future!

We had such an amazing time on our wine tour! Everything was so well-organized and the staff…read morecouldn't have been more accommodating. The wineries we visited were beautiful, and the whole day flowed perfectly! Very relaxed, fun, and full of great wine. Tom was the absolute best guide knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel welcome. And a big thank you to Eric, the owner, for creating such a wonderful experience and making sure every detail was just right. You can tell how much pride he takes in what he does. If you're thinking about booking a tour, this is the one to go with. Top-notch service, great people, and an unforgettable day!

We went to Solvang for a short vacation, just needed a getaway. We decided to go on a winery tour…read morewith Stagecoach and we were very pleased with it! Full disclosure we lucked out and it turned out we (my wife and I) were the only ones on the tour, it was on a Monday so I think things were slow for them. Tom picked us up at our hotel right on time and took us to 3 wineries. The first was smaller and the most remote (Cebada). It was smaller but the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Of course we bought a couple of bottles. The next winery was closer to Solvang (Brickbarn) and Tom gave us a tour of the facility, the vats etc... He's very knowledgeable about the winemaking process as well as the history of the area etc... Of course we bought a couple of bottles. The last winery was also a horse ranch (Bella Cavali). The host Jeff was great and very friendly. We got to tour the stables and say "Hi" to the horses. Of course we bought a couple of bottles! We then got dropped off back at our hotel and were pretty exhausted. It was a great experience and we highly recommend Stagecoach.

Had our 25 year annual Family Bass tournament cancelled due to COVID so everyone could fish where…read morethey were to get the biggest bass... took my two sons and they each caught several fish and took 2nd place with 19 3/4 ... there are bigger ones there that we saw. It is a small pond but was good to get out of the city with a trip with my boys and catch some fish. he does lake Cachuma for bass and also ocean trips...

I found Jason's business recommended on the Orvis web site. He has an excellent web site with rich…read moreinformation and great descriptions of possible fishing trips. Picking an individual for a guided fishing trip of the Internet is taking a chance. The well done web sites sets expectations for a great trip well. The e-mail communication to set up the trip was excellent. Jason is a great e-mail communicator. He explained potential custom trips in detail. He explained what kind of fish to expect, what tide times are good etc. We meet at a beach parking lot in South of Santa Barbara. He is friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. He was very well equipped with fishing rods, baits, tools, and everything. He explained the casting to us. He offered us the different fish to target on the beach and how to target them. The place that he took us to had a school of surf perch. Almost every cast had a tuck of one of them. When we found the school head-on, almost every cast turned into a catch. We kept a dozen or so for cooking and returned extra ones to the ocean. He was very knowledgeable on any fishing topic. Particularly vividly remains in my memory the description for fishing shark at night from the shore. That seems to be a big experience. In the end, Jason cleaned up the fish for us. He was very helpful and prepared for everything. He had a camera to take photos of our catch each time. He switched us to try different baits to target other fish species. He had fresh water and gutting station set up at his truck to clean the fish. I highly recommend Break Water Tours.

My husband and I picked Solvang for our Memorial's day weekend and we wanna try a tour that doesn't…read moretake too long and this Pedicab Tours are the right decisions! Our tour guide were awesome and gave us an awesome tour,It was so relax and chilled riding with him.The end of the tour he drop us off for wine testing and it was awesome end. If this is your first time visit Solvang or you wanna do a tour,I highly recommended this one.

My wife and I went on this tour for our anniversary and it was absolutely wonderful! We got extra…read morelucky and had two tour guides, one on another bike, as she was still learning the route. John and his daughter Ashanti (the two tour guides) were amazing. They were both extremely friendly, knowledgable, and really set us up for a great rest of our anniversary. They pointed out things that we never would have noticed had we not gone on this tour, and warned us that most things close pretty early in solvang which helped us plan our trip better as well. I can not recommend this tour enough.

Tom was an amazing guide and knew the area well. He was able to explain the vineyards and tell us…read morewhy he thought the ones we did were best. He even took us to an additional stop along the way, so we had an awesome experience. His rescue pup, Winston, was also very cute and relaxed.

Tom was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area! Definitely recommend him for Solvang Los…read moreolivos area!

great place! we had a terrific experience and will definatly go back. maybe next year or the year…read moreafter

My two brothers and I spent the long Thanksgiving weekend in Solvang and decided to end our trip…read morewith an ATV tour in the Santa Barbara mountains before heading back to L.A. Best decision ever! Although getting to the meeting point was a bit scary as we drove 15 mph through winding roads next to steep cliffs, the views were nice and the ATV experience was totally worth it! We gave ourselves plenty of time to get lost and it took us about 1.5 hours to get to the checkpoint. Luckily Google Maps was on the entire time and we even had an hour to kill on top of the mountain before our 12:30pm appointment. (Also had screenshots of the directions in case we lost service). Upon arrival, we met with the two girls who were wearing face masks and face shields so we felt safe. They had all the sanitizing stuff. They checked us all in, gave us each a mesh covering for our head, pairs of gloves, goggles and helmets. They offered different insurance plans (just like a rental car company), each ranging in price. Then, they walked us over to the ATVs where Jorge was our tour guide. He asked us if we've ever rode before and taught us how to use the automatic ATVs and made us feel comfortable and safe. (Throttle was on the right handle bar and brakes on the left. Second brake was a foot pedal). We drove on wide and narrow trails, over some fun rocky areas, kicking up lots of dust, and he took photos of us the entire time. This was a great family bonding experience and we're all still talking about how fun it was and want to do it again. Know Before You Go: It gets dusty so wear clothes and closed toe shoes that you're ok getting dirty. Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the location because the last thing you want to do is rush through the scary mountain roads. 10/10 would definitely do this again!