Private Guided E-Bike Tour · Monday, April 27, 2026
Santa Barbara Waterfront & Riviera Foothills
A scenic coastal e-bike tour along the Santa Barbara waterfront, past the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, through the historic Riviera foothills, and into the vibrant Funk Zone — crafted especially for guests arriving by cruise ship. Electric-assist bikes make every mile effortless, leaving you free to soak in the views, the wine and the food.
⚡ Premium e-bikes & helmets
🚲 Expert local guide
🍔 Lunch at Field & Fort
🍷 Wine tasting at Melville
🚐 SAG vehicle support
🌎 25–32 miles
Getting to the Meeting Point
📍 Meeting Point
Garden Street Parking Lot
Cabrillo Blvd & Garden St, Santa Barbara Waterfront
⌛ Meet Time: 9:30 AM
Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours will transport bikes to the meeting point.
🚢 From the Cruise Ship Terminal
It’s an easy 10-minute walk along the waterfront to the meeting point. Exit the terminal and head west along the harbor walkway past Stearns Wharf, continuing along Cabrillo Blvd to the Garden St intersection. Your guide will be waiting with bikes ready.
About This Tour
This route predominately travels the bike paths along the beaches between Santa Barbara and Summerland. Beginning with a descent through the low foothills near the start, you’ll pass the stunning landscapes of the Santa Barbara waterfront and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge before settling into a mostly flat beach cruise.
Santa Barbara is known as America’s Riviera for its breathtaking ocean views and the temperate climate which allows for botanical diversity and vibrant colors seldom seen elsewhere.
For those wishing to climb, there is an optional alternative ride back through the foothills of the Riviera and along Mountain Drive, offering panoramic views of the Santa Barbara coastline and the Channel Islands.
Tour Itinerary — Monday, April 27
| 9:30 AM | Meet & Greet — Garden St Parking Lot Bike fitting, helmet fitting, e-bike orientation and route overview with your guide. Guests arriving from the cruise ship terminal: 10-minute walk west along the waterfront to the Garden/Cabrillo meeting point. |
| 9:45 AM | Depart — Cabrillo Beachfront Bike Path Head east along the iconic beachfront path with sweeping views of the Pacific, the harbor and the Channel Islands. Descend through low foothills past the Bird Refuge. |
| 10:30 AM | Andree Clark Bird Refuge & East Beach Pedal past the stunning lagoon and bird refuge — one of Santa Barbara’s hidden gems — before joining the bike path along East Beach with the Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop. |
| 11:15 AM | Montecito & Summerland Coastline Continue south through the coastal communities of Montecito and Summerland on comfortable Class 2 bike lanes and shoulders with ocean views at every turn. |
| 12:15 PM | 🍔 Lunch at Field & Fort — Funk Zone Enjoy a relaxed lunch at Field & Fort, one of Santa Barbara’s most beloved neighborhood restaurants, nestled in the heart of the Funk Zone arts and wine district. |
| 1:30 PM | 🍷 Wine Tasting at Melville Winery — Funk Zone Steps from lunch, Melville’s Funk Zone tasting room pours acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their Sta. Rita Hills estate. A perfect way to experience Santa Barbara’s wine scene without leaving the city. |
| 2:30 PM | Return — Waterfront Path or Riviera Option Standard: Easy e-bike return along the beachfront path to Garden St. Optional climb: Return via the Riviera foothills on Mountain Drive with panoramic views of the coastline and Channel Islands — for those who want more elevation. |
| 3:30 PM | Tour End — Garden St Parking Lot Return bikes at the starting point. 10-minute walk back east along the waterfront to the cruise ship terminal. |
Your Electric-Assist Bikes
You’ll be riding premium Specialized Turbo electric-assist bikes. Pedal-assist technology means the motor helps as much or as little as you like — making the hills and longer stretches completely effortless.
No prior e-bike experience needed. Your guide will walk everyone through the controls before departure.
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