Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Carr Winery, 414 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3127
This will be the first stop after we pick you and your group up. This is a beautiful winery of a 1940’s Quonset Hut in downtown Santa Barbara. Here you enjoy the ambiance of a working winery while sipping on delicious wines that are included in the trip.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Jamie Slone Wines, 23 E de La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2217
This is the next stop, a family owned wine tasting room in Santa Barbara. In this cozy tasting room or outside on our Terraza (cafe style patio,) you’ll discover our passion for family, entertaining and delicious handcrafted 90+ point wines from the best local vineyards. The staff will get you acquainted with the staff and you can relax and enjoy everything this location has to offer.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pali Wine Co. Tasting Room, 116 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-1831
After another exciting trip in the sidecars, we will bring you back to the first location where you will enjoy your 3rd and final wine tasting. Our drivers will leave you for the day, and let you enjoy your final tasting for as long as you need. The friendly staff will share their knowledge and help with any additional information.
Duration: 45 minutes
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120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Navigate14964057474
I've used TripAdvisor many times for many years, in different cities, and I haven't been disappointed (until now) with TripAdvisor. Let's begin..
I was planning a Mother's Day event on May 12, 2024, in Santa Barbara for two wonderful mothers. I was searching TripAdvisor (as I do for all of my trips), and I saw that they offered a Sidecar winery tour. I had used TripAdvisor for a Sidecar ride in Napa Valley. It was fantastic. No issues. While reading the reviews about Sidecar in Santa Barbara, it was a 50/50 positive/negative reviews. Due to limited activities in Santa Barbara on a Sunday, I decided that I would take a chance, and hopefully, I would be able to give a good review.
Boy, was I wrong ! Unfortunately, I have to agree with the negative reviews. Here's my experience with Santa Barbara Sidecar. The day before the schedule ride, I received a text message from Sidecar company. I thought that it was for confirmation. I was so wrong. I text basically ,said that they had drivers call out sick, so they didn't have enough drivers to accommodate my 12:00 appointment. They wanted to know what, day, and time would I like to reschedule. I told them that I was only in town for one day. Please refund my money. I haven't received any refund, nor did they respond to my text. TripAdvisor should have dropped this Santa Barbara Sidecar company from their website a long time ago due to many negative reviews. Now , I have to figure out how to get my $300 + dollars back. Don't take a chance like I did if you don't want to get scammed by Santa Barbara Sidecar company. Believe the negative reviews.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Andrew P
They literally cancelled on us the night before we were due to go on the tour and still waiting for my refund...!!!!! Not good enough.
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Posted On : 2024-04-16
Posted By : Karen_V
Our driver Jacob was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable and professional. He was a great driver and very safe when driving us on our tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : williamwX3248IO
This was a very unique and enjoyable way to visit a couple of wineries. Everyone smiles and waves at you as you go by- great vibe.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Susan_B
What a waste of a company! I received a confirmation the day before our outing but the next day no one showed up at the pick up location. While waiting for them to show up I called their number and no one answered. I sent 2 emails and today 2 days after the failed event they have not responded and I see that they have accepted payment from my credit card. I’m disputing the charge of 330. Don’t trust this company- they should have at least let us know they couldn’t honor our appt. In addition, another couple was waiting at the pick up location- their appt was 30 mins before ours. They waited an hour and then left since no one showed for them or us.
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Posted On : 2024-02-20
Posted By : Cristina_E
I booked this experience very far in advanced and on the day no one showed up. We tried contacting them multiple times and no one answered. We never got to experience it. Be aware of this!
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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : Brandon_H
We showed up at 3:45…. Waited for the sidecars to show up. They came at 4:10… they told us they never start their tours at 4pm, that the company we purchased thrift doesn’t exist, and we got screwed and scammed. I called and reported, still haven’t heard back. I planned our entire evening around this adventure and we were told it was a hoax. The bike drivers said they are outta inland empire and came here only for a special bachelor party and usually don’t show up here, random coincidence. I called the owner of the sidecar company kept going to voicemail, then it said it was after hours… my wife and I ended going back to our hotel as by the time we got this all figured out everything was closed. I am so beyond disappointed and frustrated…. I’m about to go online and make everyone never use Viator and sidecar tours or whatever the hell this is…. You’re truly
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Posted On : 2024-02-18
Posted By : Bethany_K
Amazing experience. We loved the 2 wineries, our driver, Fred was great, the whole experience was so fun. It’s a great way to see Santa Barbara if you haven’t been up in the hills. There are phenomenal views of the hills out to the ocean. It is a bit fast coming down the hill I must say and we felt a bit rushed at the second winery.
The last winery (where you start) wasn’t included so we only had two wineries. I would recommend figuring this part out ahead of time, as the ad implies three wineries, we are asking for a refund.
With all that said, I would do this experience again in a heartbeat. it was such a fun way to see Santa Barbara and get driven around after a few wine tastings.
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Posted On : 2024-01-15
Posted By : Sarah_P
This was a very fun tour and our driver/guide was amazing and so friendly. The Carr wine was amazing and so friendly, even showing us the grapes fermenting. Amazing!
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Posted On : 2023-11-13
Posted By : Cynthia T
The company canceled on us a little over an hour before our scheduled tour. When we stopped by the provided address, we were told that the company cancels frequently. Macie texted me to let me know about the cancellation and inquired as to whether I would want to reschedule or get a refund. Because we were leaving the area the next day, I asked for a refund. It has been 5 days and no refund. The company does not respond to my texts asking about the refund. Unless you want to be out $330, do not do business with this company!
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Posted On : 2023-10-24
