Santa Barbara wine tours with Destination Drivers – since 2010
Tour Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Wine Country with a Private Driver!
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✅ “Amazing Wine Trips to Santa Ynez!”
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✅ Optional Free Tasting Itineraries/Guidance
Welcome to Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country! – From Your #1 Wine Tour Drivers since 2010
Thank you for choosing a friendly local driver to guide you safely in your own car or rental. Enjoy the wine country responsibly with a designated driver to drive you in YOUR OWN VEHICLE (or rental). We cater to local Santa Barbara wine tours, special events, private dinners, and many other purposes in throughout the Santa Ynez Valley, including Buellton, Los Olivos, Solvang and beyond. Call or text us to have all questions answered immediately.
✅ $50/hour • 1-5 passengers
✅ $60/hour • 6-10 passengers
✅ $70/hour • 11-15 passengers
6-hour minimum on wine tours
Picking up at all hotels and private residences (starting and finishing at the same place) in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Ballard, Buellton, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Santa Barbara. Serving further locales such as Ventura and beyond is OK (inquire within).
Destination Drivers:
The Central Coast’s Best Designated Wine Tour Driver Service for Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez Winery Adventures
So you’re searching for the perfect Santa Barbara wine tour? Since 2010, Destination Drivers has provided personalized wine experiences throughout the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez region. As California’s original personal wine tourism service, we specialize in creating safe, custom-curated tasting adventures that fit exactly what you need.
Santa Barbara locals and wine region visitors alike explore the vineyards and boutique wineries of Santa Ynez Valley, Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton, and west into the Santa Rita Hills. In addition, our expert drivers take you off the beaten path to hidden gem tasting rooms, iconic estates, and family-run wine destinations. As a result, you experience the region like an insider.
Santa Barbara’s wine scene an all in all gem of California’s Central Coast, thanks to its award-winning varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache, crisp Rosés and yes, even Cabernets. Moreover, with our designated drivers at the wheel, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, worry-free day of tasting with a pro navigating the roads – all you need to focus on is sipping and savoring.
Furthermore, every wine tour is built to your preferences, be it scenic vineyard views, casual tastings, charming picnic spots among the vines, or all the above. In short, our company offers full flexibility—you choose the pace, wineries, and style of experience.
Destination Drivers is more than a wine tour company. We’re also available for private driving services throughout Santa Barbara, including event transportation, wedding shuttles, evening dinner service, airport transfers, and concerts.
The service Destination Drivers offers is unparalleled. They made our day amazing.. super knowledgeable and helpful, from the first reservation to the day of. Our driver was on time, courteous and engaging. He walked us into each winery, helped us stay on schedule, carried our bags and was our personal photographer. You will not be disappointed… We’re already planning our next trip up and will definitely make sure we book with them. Thank you for making our trip so memorable!
Thousands of Wine Tour Guests Served in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez
For over 15 years, Destination Drivers has been the trusted choice for wine tours in Santa Barbara’s wine country, guiding thousands of guests through the beautiful vineyards and tasting rooms of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Since 2010 we have served as your local professional wine driver service, offering private wine tour experiences with professional designated drivers, giving you a safe, relaxed, and flexible way to explore the best of Santa Ynez wine country.
Over time we have refined our ability to match your preferences to the right winery, based on varietal, price point, and several other factors. Thus, your personal wine driver will take you on a curated journey shaped by years of expertise and a love for the art of wine tours.
Whether you want to visit big-name wineries or family-owned hidden gems, your tour is tailored to match your wine palate and tasting styles – our local drivers help you experience the best of Santa Ynez—on your schedule, at your pace.
Why Choose Destination Drivers for Your Santa Barbara Wine Tour? We Know
Why choose Destination Drivers? Because we combine safety, luxury, and personalized service to deliver the ultimate wine tasting experience in the Santa Ynez Valley.
If you’re planning a wine tasting day from Santa Barbara to the rolling hills of Santa Ynez Valley, Destination Drivers offers a first-class experience with truly unmatched service, comfort, and care. The best way to explore Santa Barbara’s wine scene and vineyards is by private tour—with your friends in the comfort of your own vehicle or rental while we cover the details.
Plus, your professional designated wine driver does so much more than drive: we open your doors, snap your group photos, carry your wine purchases, provide complimentary bottled water, and keep you on time without rushing the fun. We’ll bring your jacket when it gets chilly, call ahead if you’re running behind at a tasting, and pick up your lunch so it’s ready when you are.
From the boutique gems the big name wineries, we make your wine tour seamless, personal, and unforgettable. At Destination Drivers, we’re your faithful guide while supporting the fun, enhancing the experience, and taking care of the little things that make your day feel effortless. You enjoy the wine—we’ll handle everything else.
Such a great service! Very friendly, helpful and professional. Our driver was wonderful and our group of four didn’t have to worry about a thing in terms of transportation from one winery to the next. Highly recommend and will definitely use Destination Drivers in Santa Ynez again..
How we select our Wine Tour Drivers
Above all, our small team has been carefully selected and trained to uphold the standard of service that defines our 5-star wine tour experience. In fact, all of our Santa Barbara wine tasting designated drivers have been with us for years—bringing a warm, reliable, and knowledgeable presence to every tour.
As a result DD is proud to offer what we believe is the best wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez, accomplished at a price that makes sense.
When your wine tasting day turns into dinner plans, we’ve got you covered. Our drivers are happy to extend your time and take you safely to one of Santa Ynez, Solvang, or Los Olivos best restaurants. This area is known for more than wine—it’s made a name for itself in the culinary sphere as well. We’re here to help you enjoy it from pour to plate.
Designated drivers are also available for concerts, weddings, and more. If you need something like this, then just reach out and ask, “Hey, can you drive us for…?” the answer is almost always yes.
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Safe. Affordable. Professional.
Booking with Destination Drivers Santa Ynez connects you with a 15+ years trusted wine tour company that puts comfort, service, and above all, safety at the heart of your experience.
Santa Ynez designated wine drivers are trained to deliver full concierge-style service, enhancing your wine tour in every way possible. Furthermore, please allow us to carry your wine purchases, take photos, offer water, assist with timing and logistics, and provide the little touches that make your day special.
If you need a wine tour driver in Santa Ynez Valley for tastings, private events, or shuttle service for a wedding in Santa Barbara, we’re here for you.
Every tour is private, fully customizable, and tailored to your preferences— no kickbacks or incentives to take you anywhere besides where YOU want to go. Whereas limo, sprinter, and wine bus services can have you feeling rushed, with Destination Drivers you’ll be riding in style and comfort, wishing you had heard of us earlier!
DD is proud to offer a private designated driver service which is consistently rated highly, while being an affordable, flexible alternative to limo rentals, wine buses, shuttle vans, sidecar tours, or large group experiences.
With Destination Drivers, you decide where to go and when—whether it’s the top wineries in Santa Ynez, private wineries in Happy Canyon, or explorations up to the last wineries in curvy Foxen Canyon. Book us as your sightseeing driver, wedding drivers, for safe transport to and from special dinners, trips to events, and whenever you need us.
If it’s in or around Santa Ynez, we’ve got you covered. If beyond, ask!
So, ready to experience Santa Ynez wine country with your own private driver and custom wine tour?
Dog-Friendly Wine Tours in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez
Feel free to bring your dog along for the day—because after all, it’s your car, and your car can have your dog’s fur in it! Thankfully, we’ve put together a list of some of Santa Ynez’s best dog-friendly wineries and wine tours too, so your pup can join the fun.
Dog-friendly wine drivers are pet lovers, so we treat your dog with care, ensuring they’re comfortable and well taken care of.
If a Santa Barbara winery isn’t pet-friendly, great! Our private drivers are happy to stay with your dog, walking them if desired or simply relaxing in the air-conditioned vehicle.
Your hound will feel just as welcomed as you while you enjoy your custom Santa Ynez wine tour.
I highly recommend Destination Drivers!! They were quick to respond, very professional, and we loved our driver, Michelle. She was so lovely and knowledgeable about lots of wineries and stuff around town. A fabulous experience from start to finish! Will definitely use them again next time we are in Santa Barbara! Thank you!
Custom and Private Wine Tours in Santa Barbara. Visit Santa Ynez, where Sideways was Filmed.
For fans of the critically acclaimed indie film Sideways, starring Paul Giamatti, a wine tour through Santa Ynez is an absolute must. Many of the film’s beautiful and hilarious scenes were shot here in this wine region, so come visit the picturesque vineyards like Fess Parker, the Hitching Post restaurant, and other locations featured on screen!
At Destination Drivers, we understand that every group has its own unique tastes and preferences. Whether you’re looking for a private wine tour, a relaxed atmosphere, or a vineyard tour and one-on-one tasting, we tailor our suggestions to make your visit to Santa Ynez truly unforgettable – just keep the pour bucket on the table!
Furthermore, our knowledgeable drivers bring local expertise to every tour, guiding you through the best wineries and vineyards in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez.
Low Cost Luxury Wine Tours
Destination Drivers has been long billed as the most affordable wine tasting driver service in the Santa Ynez valley, without compromising on quality or style. Compared to local alternatives, visitors love our Santa Barbara wine tour packages starting at only $50/hour.
What’s more, our Santa Barbara chauffeur wine tours are a private and first-class experience in your own vehicle. Think premium service of a traditional limo company without the high fee, so you can save that cash for buying bottles! When planning a wine tour, rely on our drivers to craft the perfect itinerary that matches your preferences and budget.
Santa Ynez Wine Drivers!
Where To Find Our Designated Driving Services
If you need a Santa Barbara designated driver or a wine tour driver in the Santa Ynez Valley, we can meet you anywhere in the region. If your wine tasting day begins in Santa Barbara, Solvang, Buellton, Los Olivos, or even out along the coast in Carpinteria or Goleta, we’re happy to coordinate a pickup that works for you.
Locations we serve:
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Ballard, Los Alamos, Lompoc, Vandenberg Village, Orcutt, Carpinteria, Summerland, and more.
Where To Stay In Santa Barbara for Wine Tours
Where To Stay In Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tasting
Destination Drivers Meets You Where You are
One of our core values is delivering exceptional hospitality and personalized service to every guest. In addition, Destination Drivers offers private designated driver service in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley, picking you up from nearly any location, at nearly any time, for wine tours, weddings, or special events. For trips further beyond our regular service areas, a small travel fee may apply—and, we are willing to go that extra mile, literally, to make your day seamless and unforgettable.
Drivers happily transport guests from Santa Barbara’s coast up into the vineyards of Santa Ynez, customizing full-day wine tasting tours for all interests. Your journey is our priority, so we’re here to make it relaxing, safe, and full of great memories.
Your wine tour is delivered with comfort and care when you book a Destination Drivers private wine driver. Ride in your own car or rental so you can enjoy 5-star rated service from start to finish. What’s more, check out our glowing reviews and see why thousands of wine lovers trust Destination Drivers for the best wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez.
Our group absolutely loved our driver! She went above and beyond. She set our itinerary and was also flexible when we needed to switch things around as we had a baby with us! She even walked our dogs for us and brought treats for them! She also brought waters and offered to stay in the car when our baby was asleep. She was just phenomenal. I would absolutely use this service again!
Popular Wineries in Santa Ynez Valley
- Andrew Murray Vineyards
- Bien Nacido Estate
- Demetria Estate Winery
- Firestone Vineyard
- FOXEN Winery & Vineyard
- Gainey Vineyard
- Koehler Winery
- Rancho Sisquoc Winery
- Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
- Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards
- Grimm’s Bluff
When you book a wine tour with Destination Drivers we introduce you to our personal favorites and match you with the best wineries for your tasting preferences.
Best Breweries in Santa Ynez Valley
Best Restaurants in Santa Ynez Area
- Bar Le Côte – Los Olivos
- Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café – Los Olivos
- Nella Kitchen & Bar – Los Olivos
- S.Y. Kitchen – Santa Ynez
- Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn – Santa Ynez
- Trattoria Grappolo – Santa Ynez
- Ellie’s Tap & Vine – Santa Ynez
- peasants FEAST – Solvang
- First & Oak – Solvang
- Coast Range – Solvang
- Bell’s – Los Alamos
- Pico – Los Alamos
- Full of Life Flatbread – Los Alamos
- Plenty on Bell – Los Alamos
Dog Parks in Santa Ynez
- PAWS Park – Buellton
- Dog Park at Los Alamos County Park – Los Alamos
- Calzada’s Corral – Santa Ynez
- Private Dog Parks – Solvang Area
- Private Dog Parks – Los Alamos Area
Popular Things To Do In Santa Ynez
- Old Mission Santa Inés – Solvang
- Solvang Festival Theater – Solvang
- Nojoqui Falls Park – Near Solvang
- Horseback Riding Tours – Santa Ynez Valley
- Hiking Trails – Santa Ynez Valley
- Golf Courses – Santa Ynez Valley
- Balloon Rides – Santa Ynez Valley
- Nature & Wildlife Tours – Santa Ynez Valley
- Farmers Markets – Santa Ynez Valley