BIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
DAYS 1–2 After traveling from artsy Santa Barbara, bike into the mountains of the Santa Ynez Valley for views of vineyards and rolling countryside • Sample Syrah made from the region’s oldest vines • A bucolic inland route leads past orchards and ranches • The town of Los Olivos welcomes us with Victorian architecture, an eclectic art scene and friendly tasting rooms • Discover the old-world charm of Solvang, a thriving slice of Denmark in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. » The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern - Premiere DAY 3 Ease into the SoCal scene as you cruise a breezy bike trail on two wheels, taking in dramatic views of the Pacific coastline • Bike into El Pueblo Viejo, an architectural mecca of iconic red-tile roofs and whitewashed adobe walls • Visit the city’s cultural and historic landmark, an 18th-century Spanish mission • Visit Santa Barbara’s hip Funk Zone. » Belmond El Encanto - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Ride along the Pacific Ocean, keeping an eye out for seals and surfers • Bike on the Ojai Valley Trail, a pathway that connects the seaside town of Ventura with the desert oasis of Ojai • Relax with a glass of wine, go for a swim or indulge in a famous Ojai spa treatment at our elegant resort • Discover delightful Ojai, a flower-filled city brimming with small-town charm • Savor the sweet smell of citrus as you bike past groves of Pixie tangerines • Stroll through Ojai’s art galleries and browse its outdoor bookstore • Taste olive oil at a local farm • Behold the pink Topatopa Bluffs at sunset. » Ojai Valley Inn - Premiere Scenic routes and friendly tasting rooms. Pacific beaches. A foodie’s paradise. Luxury hotels. And sunsets that just don’t quit on the American Riviera. The best of biking… and everything. Beaches & A-List Retreats on the American Riviera SANTA BARBARA TO OJAI g
CALIFORNIA
San Rafael Mountains
LOS ANGELES
Santa Ynez Valley
Los Olivos
Topatopa Bluffs
Ojai
Belmond
Toro Canyon
Santa Barbara
Ventura
Pacific Ocean
6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1-4 ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $4,499 to $5,499 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Women’s Adventures NEW! • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search SBOB on backroads.com
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