SANTA BARBARA WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A measured stroll through Santa Barbara’s architecture, boutique wines and artisanal chocolate
A 3–3.5 hour walking tour that pairs two boutique wine tastings with two chocolate samplings while tracing the city’s cultural and architectural landmarks.
A measured stroll through Santa Barbara’s architecture, boutique wines and artisanal chocolate.
This compact, 3–3.5 hour Wine & Chocolate Tasting Historical Walking Tour moves through downtown Santa Barbara’s pulse — tasting two boutique wines and two chocolate pairings while a guide threads local wine-industry insight through stops at the County Courthouse, Casa de la Guerra, El Paseo, the State Street Promenade and nearby wine-tasting neighborhoods.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two boutique wine tastings
The itinerary includes two boutique wine tastings in the region’s notable tasting rooms, offering inside information on the local wine industry and the area’s distinctive wines.
Two chocolate tastings
Alongside wine, the tour includes two chocolate tastings — artisanal handmade local chocolates or unique bakery delights — paired to complement the tasting-room selections.
Historic downtown architecture and neighborhoods
As you walk, the guide punctuates tastings with cultural, historical and architectural context at landmarks such as the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Casa de la Guerra, El Paseo and the State Street Promenade.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Over roughly three to three-and-a-half hours, the tour alternates walking through downtown Santa Barbara’s lively streets and neighborhoods with curated stops for wine and chocolate tastings; the guide layers insider wine-industry commentary and historical context as you visit courthouse plazas, historic homes and the city’s tasting-room pockets.
THE TASTINGS
Two boutique wine tastings
The itinerary includes two boutique wine tastings in the region’s notable tasting rooms, offering inside information on the local wine industry and the area’s distinctive wines.
THE PAIRINGS
Two chocolate tastings
Alongside wine, the tour includes two chocolate tastings — artisanal handmade local chocolates or unique bakery delights — paired to complement the tasting-room selections.
THE CITY
Historic downtown architecture and neighborhoods
As you walk, the guide punctuates tastings with cultural, historical and architectural context at landmarks such as the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Casa de la Guerra, El Paseo and the State Street Promenade.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meeting time is 12:00 PM and the tour lasts approximately 3–3.5 hours.
Rate for adults (Ages 21+): $149.00; the tour is offered for adult participants.
The experience includes two boutique wine tastings, two chocolate tastings, and an in-depth cultural, historical and architectural walking tour through downtown Santa Barbara.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs approximately 3–3.5 hours.
When does the tour meet?
The meeting time for the tour is 12:00 PM.
How many wine and chocolate tastings are included?
The tour includes two boutique wine tastings and two chocolate tastings.
Which landmarks are visited on the walk?
The route includes downtown highlights such as the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Casa de la Guerra, El Paseo and the State Street Promenade, among other stops.
Who can join this tour?
The tour is offered for adults ages 21 and older.
What does the guide focus on during the tour?
Guides provide insider information on the local wine industry alongside cultural, historical and architectural commentary as you walk through downtown.