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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 peaceful Ojai, a haven for creatives • 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
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 Premiere Hotels $4,899 to $6,449 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search SBOB on backroads.com
“It was so wonderful to see the region ‘from the inside,’ instead of from the window of a car. The pace was exactly right — flexible enough
to accommodate everyone.” LISA NATCHARIAN • AVON, CT
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