Private Santa Maria Valley wine tasting tours with a chauffeur: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay country north of Santa Barbara, with pickups in Santa Maria, Orcutt and Santa Barbara. Call (805) 324-6762.
The Santa Maria Valley is the quieter half of Santa Barbara wine country: cool, coastal, and known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its wineries sit farther apart than those in Los Olivos, which is exactly why a chauffeur makes the day easy. We've been running Santa Maria wine tours for over ten years.
Tasting rooms here are open seven days a week, pours are often better value than in the more famous valleys, and the crowds are smaller. Tell us your group and we'll suggest a route and book any appointments.
Where the tours go
Foxen Canyon Road: the valley's wine road, with estate wineries along the drive between Santa Maria and Los Olivos.
Santa Maria and Orcutt: tasting rooms in town, plus the valley's well-known Santa Maria-style barbecue for lunch.
Add Santa Ynez: the valley runs into the Santa Ynez wine region, so a full day can take in both. See Santa Ynez wine tours.
Pickups
We pick up in Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc as well as Santa Barbara, Goleta and the Santa Ynez Valley. From Santa Barbara, allow about 70 minutes each way; many groups make it a full day with lunch.
Vehicles
Sedans and SUVs for couples, stretch limousines for 8 to 10, Sprinters for up to 14, and party buses and coaches for groups up to 50. See our fleet.
Send the quote form below with your date and group size, or call (805) 324-6762. Tasting fees are paid at the wineries and are not included in the vehicle price.
Questions people ask
Where is the Santa Maria Valley?
At the north end of Santa Barbara County, about 70 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and 20 minutes from Santa Maria and Orcutt.
What's the wine like?
The valley is cool and foggy, so it's known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus Syrah from the warmer eastern end.
Can we combine it with Santa Ynez?
Yes. The Santa Maria Valley runs into the Santa Ynez wine region, so a full-day tour can take in both; ask reservations about timing.
Do you pick up in Santa Maria?
Yes. We pick up in Santa Maria, Orcutt, Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley as well as Santa Barbara.
Get a quote in two minutes
Tell us the date, pickup and where you're going. A reservations agent replies with a price. Prefer to talk? Call (805) 324-6762.
