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Morro Bay to Santa Barbara
Cycling Package
(6-day/5-night; Sunday - Friday)
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Explore the magnificent golden dunes of Montana de Oro State Park, pedal alongside oak-studded vineyards on rolling wine country roads, and relax on the shores of the Mediterranean coast of Santa Barbara.
This journey through the Santa Barbara Wine Country will treat you to spectacular days of cycling, gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations and handcrafted local wines.
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Length: 6-day/5-nights
Lodging: Deluxe
Arrival: Santa Barbara, CA
Depart: Santa Barbara, CA
Level: Intermediate: 15-35 miles/day
Options for additional mileage
Trip Cost: $1850/person; $695 single supp.
2010 Dates: July 18-23, August 22-27,
September 19-24, and October 24-29
For specialized custom trip dates for 4 or more persons, please contact us.
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6-Day/5-Night Deluxe Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Cycling Tour Package includes:
- (2) Nights of deluxe accommodations at the Inn at Morro Bay
- (2) Nights of deluxe accommodations at the Santa Ynez Inn
- (1) Night of deluxe accommodations at the Inn at the Spanish Gardens
- (4) Full Days (9 AM - 3 PM) of Guided Cycling Tours; with professional tour guide(s).
- Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Wine-Tasting with Full Day Tour.
- (1) Half Day of Guided Cycling Tours; with professional tour guide(s).
- Bike, helmet & custom water bottles included.
- SAG vehicle and mechanical support.
- Trip Price is $1850.00 per person (dbl. occ.)
- (3) Dinners Included – open menu (alcohol not included)
- Shuttle Available for pickup and drop-off from Santa Barbara Airport
- *Single Occupancy Supplement is $695.00
This multi-day cycling tour includes many of our favorite rides in Morro Bay, the Santa Barbara Wine Country and along the Mediterranean coast of Santa Barbara. You’ll awake each morning to find an entirely new day filled with spectacular cycling, followed by first class wine & gourmet dining in the evenings. Tour includes 5 days of guided cycling, bike rentals, gourmet lunches & wine tasting, fine dining, vehicle support and luxurious accommodations.
- *package pricing includes double occ. for (1 room, hotel & lodging taxes)
- **hotel rates subject to change based on date package is booked (due to availability)
Accommodations
 The Inn at Morro Bay (www.innatmorrobay.com)
Unique among Morro Bay hotels, this hotel is ideally located with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Morro Bay. Nestled on 4,000 acres just inside Morro Bay State Park, the Inn offers visitors a true coastal hideaway of unsurpassed natural beauty. Hotel facilities included two restaurants with panoramic bay views, a full service spa and an outdoor heated swimming pool.
Morro Bay, California offers life in the slow lane. Shop for antiques in town, or watch rare birds in the National Estuary.
 Santa Ynez Inn (www.santaynezinn.com)
This elegant Victorian style Inn is located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. The Inn is within walking distance to many different restaurants and clothing boutiques.
The rooms are large & spacious with an elegant breakfast served every morning.
Inn of the Spanish Gardens (www.SpanishGardenInn.com)
 A luxury boutique inn located in downtown Santa Barbara, just a few blocks from fine dining, theaters and shopping; offers a contemporary and sophisticated Spanish-Mediterranean motif with quality amenities and close attention to personal service.
The inn features king beds with frette linens, fireplaces and deluxe bath amenities.
Each room includes either a private balcony or garden. Deluxe breakfast included.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
DAY ONE: Sunday “Shuttle from Santa Barbara to Morro Bay”
Accommodations: Inn at Morro Bay
 12:00 PM Airport pickup at Santa Barbara Airport
with Shuttle to Inn at Morro Bay.
2:00 PM Check in to Inn at Morro Bay
Following our arrival in Morro Bay, introductions and bike fittings will take place.
Those interested in the afternoon ride will get ready.
Route: “Montana de Oro State Park Loop”
Distance: Approximate 22 miles.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
We will kick off our week of riding with an easy scenic loop through one of the central coasts’ most beautiful state parks. We will ride gentle, well-paved roads through the Montana de Oro State Park and enjoy views of the magnificent golden sand dunes as well as the iconic Morro Bay Rock.
7:00 PM Dinner at the Morro Bay Inn overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
DAY TWO: Monday “Pacific Coastline Bike Ride & Elephant Seals”
Accommodations: Inn at Morro Bay
 8:00 AM Breakfast at The Morro Bay Inn.
9:00 AM Shuttle to start of ride
Route: “Pacific Coastline Route”
Distance: Approx. 25-35 miles with options for more.
Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
With your cycling legs back in shape, we will ride along the coast just south of San Simeon with views of the rugged Pacific Coastline and a stop to see the Elephant Seals. We will stop for a gourmet picnic lunch just outside the coastal town of Cayucos, CA.
After our ride we will shuttle back to the hotel in Morro Bay.
7:00 PM Dinner on your own in Morro Bay. Recommendations available.
DAY THREE: Tuesday “Foxen Canyon Route”
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
 8:00 AM Breakfast at The Morro Bay Inn.
9:00 AM Load up and shuttle down to the starting point
Route: “Foxen Canyon”
Distance: Approx. 30-35 miles with options for more.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
After being dropped off on Foxen Canyon Road we will gently wind our way up this bucolic canyon. The road is lined with vineyards, trees and grazing land and is backed by spectacular views of the San Rafael Mountains. After tackling the gradual climb out of the valley, we will enjoy an incredible, gentle, descent on our way to Los Olivos where we will have lunch at “Paninos” gourmet sandwich shop and you will be on your own to explore the town. This beautiful, quaint little town features a number of small restaurants and up-scale sandwich shops as well as an assortment of boutiques and galleries. On the short ride back after lunch we will have the option to stop at a local lavender farm before arriving at the Santa Ynez Inn.
7:00 PM Wine tasting dinner at the Vineyard House
DAY FOUR: Wednesday “Happy Canyon Loop”
Accommodations: Santa Ynez Inn
8:00 AM Breakfast at The Santa Ynez Inn.
9:00 AM Depart on ride.
Route: “Happy Canyon Loop”
Distance: Approx. 25-35 miles.
Level of Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
We begin the day by leaving civilization behind and heading out Happy Canyon, past a scattering of vineyards and rustic horse ranches to the base of Figueroa Mountain. The adventurous few who want to, can ride a short distance up the epic climb that marks the turnaround point for the rest of the group. After briefly retracing our steps we continue our loop through the valley past more ranch estates before arriving at Brander Winery for lunch. Following lunch we will loop back to the hotel and our shop in Santa Ynez.
3:30 PM Return to Santa Ynez Inn
Dinner on your own in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. Recommendations available.
DAY FIVE: Thursday “Santa Barbara Foothills & Waterfront”
Accommodations: Inn at the Spanish Gardens
 8:00 AM Breakfast at the Santa Ynez Inn
9:00 AM Shuttle down to Santa Barbara
for the start of the ride
10:00 AM Depart on ride.
Route: “Santa Barbara Foothills”
Distance: Approximate 25-35 miles with options for more.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Today we will be treated to a ride through the foothills of Santa Barbara. A visit to Santa Barbara would not be complete without a ride along the “Santa Barbara Riviera”, which features breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara Harbor and the Channel Islands.
After a stop to see the Santa Barbara Mission, we will continue to make our way towards the coast, where another spectacular gourmet picnic lunch awaits us.
7:00 PM Farewell dinner at one of our local favorites in Santa Barbara.
DAY SIX: Friday “Breakfast and Goodbyes”
 Morning Following another breathtaking sunrise, and a plentiful breakfast, our journey through the Santa Barbara Wine Country comes to a close.
10:00 AM Shuttle service to the Santa Barbara Airport.
10:30 AM Arrive at Airport for departure
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* Rates are subject to change due to availability of accommodations.
 Hello dear friends
Tim, you and Corey planned and led this beautiful trip for us. You couldn’t have been more thoughtful and helpful. Many thanks.
We will tell all our friends about you.
We arrived home without a scratch or a hitch or a flat. What a fabulous, unforgettable week.
Here is a photo of the group from my camera.
Will send a few more later.
Much love, Heather
Raleigh, NC
Tim
Thanks for your kind note and once again, I want to thank you for our wonderful trip.
Again and again, you and Cory and Susan went way beyond yourselves to accommodate, educate, support and please us.
I can't think of any complaint I could make about this trip except that maybe we came out of it a bit more spoiled than we we were when we left.
Thanks again for everything, Larry
New York City, NY
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