Charter a boat for a private coastal cruise or Channel Islands day trip with your nearest and dearest. Celebration Cruises, Santa Barbara Sailing Center and Sunset Kidd all offer private charters at a wide range of price points and styles. Think elegant electric boats, sleek yachts, and charming sailboats. The captains and support crews will adhere to all of the rules and regulations around sanitation and social distancing, so you can feel at entirely at ease while relishing in those fresh ocean breezes and keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins. Learn More

Elevate your picnic game with an Instagram-worthy spread styled and curated by Santa Barbara Picnic Company. They’ll customize a memorable alfresco dining experience and provide all the bells and whistles, from blankets, low tables, and pillows to food, wine, and cutlery. Whether you’re setting the stage for romance or family fun, Santa Barbara Picnic Company will take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on being fully present with the ones you love—surrounded by stunning scenery, of course. Some of its go-to locations include Leadbetter Beach, the Douglas Preserve and Mission Rose Garden. Learn More

Los Padres Outfitters specializes in private horseback riding tours with sweeping views along the southern coast. Choose from a Montecito trail ride or a Summerland sunset ride right on the beach. You can also opt to have a picnic at the end of the ride—wine is optional! Tours require a minimum of two people and run at least 90 minutes. Learn More

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, seize the day to check that item off of your bucket list and test the waters under the tutelage of knowledgeable instructors. Several local outfitters offer surf lessons by appointment and have proven track records teaching aspiring surfers of all ages and abilities: Surf Happens, Santa Barbara Surf School, Santa Barbara Adventure Company, Paddle Sports Center, and Cal Coast Adventures. After feeling the stoke of riding your first waves, you might have a new hobby on your hands. Learn More

Savor the region’s culinary landscape on a delicious food tour. Eat This, Shoot That! pairs food and wine tastings with mobile phone photography tips on their grazing tours through some of downtown Santa Barbara’s most compelling neighborhoods. Santa Barbara Tasting Tours also offers gastronomic walking tours. You’ll learn about the city’s history and some key landmarks between tasting stops at up to six venues. While you can choose to go on a group tour, private tours are available and are guaranteed to fill you up with all sorts of local flavors. Learn More

One of the biggest perks of booking a private wine tour is leaving the itinerary planning to the pros. Not only will the company be able to pick you up and drop you off from your hotel or vacation rental, it’ll also be able to ensure you have private tastings at each location. Oftentimes, you can even meet the winemakers thanks to the guides’ connections. There are a plethora of amazing wine tour specialists to suit a variety of interests—from combining active pursuits like horseback riding and biking to focusing on sustainability or small, boutique producers. You can also go full-on gourmet with leisurely catered lunches amid the vines. Learn More

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is best known for its docent-led public walking tours on Saturdays and Sundays, which showcase the city’s signature architectural style. But many people don’t know it also offers private tours by appointment—a wonderful way to learn about the city’s history while visiting some of its most significant architectural landmarks on foot. Be sure to charge up your mobile phone before you head out because you will be taking pictures left and right. Learn More

Sit back and let the experts curate picture-perfect memories in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Together, a woman-owned company, prides itself in bringing people together to foster meaningful experiences through private, intimate party settings. Santa Barbara Together collaborates with a number of local businesses, allowing you to take in The American Riviera® in a unique way. Choose from a variety of experiences like a beach day (includes a large canopy, recliners, lounge chairs, side tables, towels, large cooler with ice, beach games, toys and floaties), movie night (includes  seventeen-foot screen, HD projector, speakers, six reclining chairs, six loungers, blankets, side tables, lanterns, lounging rugs and classic movie candy), private painting class (includes materials) and a custom wine tasting experience. Learn More

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One of the best ways to get to know a particular region is through its local bounty—and Chef Robin Goldstein of A Taste of California brings farm-to-table feasting to an entirely new level— with a fresh, local and health-forward take. From private chef services to cooking classes and demonstrations, Chef Robin combines her experiences traveling abroad and cooking expertise to craft meals and memories you’ll remember forever. Learn More