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Trip Itinerary
Welcome to a 3-day bike tour on the American Riviera, a coastal paradise where luxury and adventure unite.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) or Los Angeles (LAX)
Pick-up location:
Santa Barbara Inn, Santa Barbara, CA
Pick-up time:
11:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) or Los Angeles (LAX)
Drop-off location:
Santa Barbara Inn, Santa Barbara, CA
Drop-off time:
12:00 PM
Additional Arrival Information
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Santa Barbara bike tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays.
We recommend flying into Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Goleta, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. We suggest calling Shah at S R Transportation at 805-708-1403 to prearrange a car. For a discounted rate, please be sure to mention that you are a guest of Trek Travel.
Due to better connections from most major cities, you may alternatively fly into Los Angeles (LAX) and take the Santa Barbara Airbus to Santa Barbara. Visit www.SBAirBus.com for more information. You may also book a private car service through S R Transportation at 805-708-1403. Again, please be sure to mention that you are a guest of Trek Travel for a discounted rate.
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Santa Barbara Inn (901 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) at 11:00 AM on the first day of the bike tour. Please come dressed ready to ride. After a personal bike fitting, your guides will present an overview of the day’s ride and then off you go on your first ride!
If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guide. You will receive an email a week before the trip starts with their name and contact details. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, the Santa Barbara Inn (1-800-231-0431), and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
Say farewell to your guides at the hotel after a wonderful trip. The trip ends with a shuttle from Santa Barbara Inn to the Santa Barbara airport which will take approximately 15 minutes. If you are flying out of Santa Barbara today, please do not book a flight before 2:00 PM.
Pedal the palm-lined streets of Hope Ranch and explore the trendy Funk Zone
Overview
Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at the Santa Barbara Inn at 11:00 AM to begin your 3-day bike tour. Your guides will start with a personalized bike fitting to make sure you are comfortable on your Trek bike before setting off for our first ride. Today’s relaxing warm-up ride features a mix of bike paths, views of the Pacific Ocean, and pedaling the palm-lined streets of the exclusive Hope Ranch neighborhood. If you want a few additional miles, the avid option features serene miles of bike path along Atascadero Creek to Goleta Beach. You’ll wrap up your ride with a late lunch together in the cultural hub of Santa Barbara's art district, The Funk Zone. Then it’s time to check into the hotel and take a moment to relax by the pool. This evening, we’ll gather for social hour and dinner, and your guides will give you an overview of what's in store for the next few days.
Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn
Meals included
Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Goleta Beach
Known for its long fishing pier and sunbathing beaches, these 29 acres are often a destination for cyclists on the area's paved trail system.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAYS RIDE:
Hope Ranch Loop with Goleta Beach - Approximately 28 mi | 22 km and 940 ft | 286 m
Ride Option 2
SHORT OPTION:
Hope Ranch Loop - Approximately 14 mi | 27 km and 430 ft | 131 m
Enjoy breathtaking views from East Mountain Drive and savor dinner at one of Santa Barbara's renowned restaurants
Overview
Get ready to explore the breathtaking American Riviera on a full-day adventure with our expert guides. Start with a casual warm-up ride along the coast before tackling the challenging yet enjoyable climb up Toro Canyon. Take in the awe-inspiring views on East Mountain Drive, a favorite route among the locals. After your ride, spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, take a stroll and explore Santa Barbara's downtown cafes, or indulge in a spa treatment (cost not included; advance reservations recommended) at the hotel. End the day in style by enjoying a sunset cocktail and an unforgettable dinner at one of Santa Barbara's top-rated restaurants. This will be a day you won't forget.
Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn
Meals included
Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner
Highlight of the Day
Views from the top
Pedal north of the city along the foothills of Los Padres National Forest peaks.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAYS RIDE:
East Mountain Drive Loop - Approximately 23 mi | 37 km and 2,140 ft | 652 m
Ride Option 2
AVID OPTION:
East Mountain Drive Loop with Gibraltar - Approximately 39 mi | 63 km and 4,481 ft | 1,365 m
Take a final spin through Montecito and past Butterfly Beach
Overview
Make the most of your last morning in Santa Barbara. Soak up the last rays of sunshine by the pool or take a final spin through the quaint village of Montecito and past Butterfly Beach. Maybe even stop for an espresso at Handlebar Coffee Roasters before returning to the hotel. If you prefer, there are also fantastic hikes nearby offering views of coastline and the Channel Islands. Check-out is at noon, at which point we'll say our farewells after an incredible trip.
Hotel
Santa Barbara Inn
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Pedal amongst the stars
The celebrity enclave of Montecito boasts stunning coastlines, from Fernald’s Point and Miramar Beach to the renowned surf at Hammonds Point and sparkling Butterfly Beach.
Ride Options
Ride Option 1
TODAYS RIDE:
Montecito Loop - Approximately 19 mi | 30 km and 1,450 ft | 441 m
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