Santa Barbara and the Central Coast

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Escape the concrete jungle with a 6-day tour of California’s central coast. With diverse landscapes ranging from sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast Highway to the rolling vine covered hillsides of wine country, California’s Central Coast is home to some of the premier cycling terrain in the world. Imagine yourself on the same roads as some of the world’s most...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • California’s Central Coast is home to some of the premier cycling terrain in the world
    • Enjoy the vista before gliding down to the Pacific Coast Highway and Santa Barbara coast
    • Experience 9 mile climb through Rattlesnake Canyon will reward you with spectacular vistas
    • Explore the area with a ride down the renowned Santa Rosa Road, bringing you through winding valleys
    • Explore city of San Luis Obispo, you will have ridden almost half way from Los Angeles

What's this trip about?

    Escape the concrete jungle with a 6-day tour of California’s central coast. With diverse landscapes ranging from sandy beaches of the Pacific Coast Highway to the rolling vine covered hillsides of wine country, California’s Central Coast is home to some of the premier cycling terrain in the world. Imagine yourself on the same roads as some of the world’s most elite riders, including 4 years of the Tour of California in the past decade, as well as the annual spring training for the Tour de France. The flexibility of multiple route options available to all skill levels, and the assistance of our cycling expert, make this the active vacation experience you’ve been dreaming of.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLos Angeles, CA
End CityLos Angeles, CA

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cycling & Biking
  • National Parks
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 12

Trip includes

    • Cycling Expert and ‘on the road’ support staff and vehicle
    • Custom Fitting on 2018 Specialized Diverge Comp Cycle
    • 5 nights’ accommodation as per the itinerary
    • Daily Breakfasts
    • Supported Nutrition stops
    • Luggage Transfer each day
    • Snacks and Drinks for the ride
    • Dinner in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria
    • Massage at the Wine Valley Inn
    • Garmin GPS preloaded with daily routes
    • SLO Brewery Sendoff Featured Rides Santa Rosa Road
    • Laguna Ridge Road
    • Maricopa Highway
    • El Camino Cielo
    • Gibraltar Road Climb Foxen Canyon Rd

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Ventura to Ojai

Accommodation: The Capri Hotel

Route: via Santa Paula

Distance: 30 miles

Elevation: 2310ft

Bonus Miles: via Rose Valley Summit Roundtrip

Distance: 30 miles

Elevation: 3000ft

Starting point and meeting time: 10 am at the...

Day 2: Ojai to Santa Barbara

Accommodation: Castillo Inn at the Beach

Route: via Lake Casitas

Distance: 37 miles

Elevation: 2338ft

Burner: via Lake Casitas, and Laguna Ridge (Gravel)

Distance: 38 miles

Elevation: 2590ft

Bonus Miles: via Santa Barba...

Day 3: Santa Barbara to Solvang

Accommodation: Wine Valley Inn & Cottages

Route 1: Via Cold Spring Tavern, and Lake Cachuma

Distance: 37 miles

Elevation: 3674ft

Route 2: Via El Camino Cielo and Gibraltar Road Climb, Cold Spring Tavern, and Lake Cachuma

Distance...

Day 4: Solvang to Lompoc

Accommodation: Wine Valley Inn & Cottages

Route 1: Solvang to Lompoc One Way

Distance: 23 miles

Elevation:843ft

Route 2: Solvang to Lompoc Loop

Distance: 43 miles

Elevation: 1870ft

Burner: via Happy Canyon and Figue...

Day 5: Solvang to Santa Maria

Accommodation: Santa Maria Inn

Route 1: Via Foxen Canyon Rd (43 miles; 1676ft Gain)

Distance: 43 miles

Elevation: 1676ft

Burner: Via Foxen Canyon, Tepusquet Rd, and Cayuma Hwy (60 miles; 3976ft Gain)

Distance: 60 miles

Elevati...

Day 6: Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo

Route: via Highway 101

Distance: 35 miles

Elevation: 1004ft

Congratulations! As you finish your final ride into the city of San Luis Obispo, you will have ridden almost half way from Los Angeles to San Francisco! In one of California’s oldest comm...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,599
Price per day$433
Single supplement (single occupancy)$425
Last Updated: 12/14/2021

Transfer cost from airport. Varies by mode of transport and tour. Support driver will transfer passengers with pre nights from the Fairfield to the starting location in Ventura on the first morning of the trip Passengers w/o prenights make their own way to the tour start location

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nov 2018

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had an incredible time.

I went on a week long trip in Napa and Sonoma and had an incredible time. The trip was so well organised - we went through the most beautiful parts of Northern Calif...

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Sam

Aug 2018

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Amazing tour!

Amazing tour! The routes were absolutely perfect and the group leaders nailed it. The hotels were so comfortable after a long ride, but making it out to the bar wi...

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Jul 2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Transfers to/from the starting point hotel (unless booked separately)
    • Other meals not listed in Trip Notes
    • Optional activities and all personal expenses
    • Trip leader gratuities

Accommodation

Cancellation policy

56 days or more prior to departure, we will retain the deposit

Between 31 and 55 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit or 50% of the total  booking cost; whichever is greater, and

Between 30 days and 15 days prior to departure, we will retain 75% paid by you in connection with the booking.

Within 15 days of departure, we will retain 100% of the booking value

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Meals Included
  • Daily Breakfasts
  • Supported Nutritions stops
  • Snacks and Drinks for the ride
Age Requirements
18 years and up
Optional Activities
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