When we refer to “anywhere in Santa Barbara” as our pick up area we are referencing Montecito to Haskells Beach (Western Goleta), and the coast to Foothill/Cathedral Oaks. We will also start your Santa Ynez Wine Tour from the Valley for no extra charge.

We can pick up in Summerland and south to Ventura for a nominal charge. Please call to discuss. (805-564-1819)

The number of people on each tour depends on which tour you are doing and what day you are planning for. We have a Toyota Sienna minivan, and three Ford Transit vans which seat 7, 9, and 14 people. (You can see our fleet on the About Us page). If you are planning your tour for a weekend it is possible that you will be in a full vehicle.  Just give us a call and we can let you know about a specific date.                                            There is always the option of making the tour private.

Captain Jack’s prides itself on being flexible and accommodating for our guests. Many tours can be customized including the start time. this is especially true when you choose a private tour for your group or family. Some of our tours are restricted by tides, daylight, closing times, driving distances. Captain Jack’s will always do our best to deliver the best experience for you!

Most of our tours are available year-round. Occasionally a violent Pacific storm may make it impossible to safely run an ocean tour, or occasionally a summer heat wave might make conditions less than ideal for one of our tours. If we decide to cancel a tour we will always issue a full refund. Here at Captain Jack’s our aim is to create the most comfortable, fun and safe experience for our guests.

All of our partners strive hard to create the best experience for the guest. We are all on the same team!

The number of samples varies from place to place. Nearly all of our partners offer some choices in regard to the specific tastes they offer. Rest assured that we have chosen our partners carefully for their delivery of a superior experience and for their production of a quality product. Your tour fees have paid for the standard tastings offered by our partners. Occasionally you may need to pay a bit extra if you choose a more deluxe tasting. (your guide will be able to advise)

The safety and well being of our guests is one of our primary concerns at Captain Jack’s Tours. This is particularly true on our horseback tours.

Children must be seven years old for our canyon ride and 10 years old for our beach ride.

The Channel Islands are referred to as the Galapagos of North America!  Our channel is home to humpback whales, seals, sea lions, and many species of dolphins. Seasonally we see blue whales, Orcas, and migrating grey whales. There are always a large variety of sea birds both resident and migratory. We see sharks of many varieties including spotted, lemon, and great white. There is no telling what nature will bring.

Yes! Private tours can be completely customized to fit your needs. We are very flexible with timing, winery choices, and activity combinations for private tours. There is an extra fee, of course, but it is always reasonable. Just give us a call and let us know what you have in mind and we will work with you to create the perfect tour. (805) 564-1819.

Absolutely! We understand that preferences vary, and we offer customizable options for private groups. Let us know your preferred vineyards or breweries, and we’ll tailor the tour to ensure you get the most out of your tasting adventure.

Our in-town tastings run about 4 hours. Most of our wine-tasting tours to the valley run about 7. Our standard tours include three unique venues. We can always design a shorter or longer tour. We love to work with you to create a custom experience that fits your needs, desires, and schedule. We are proud of being a small and nimble company.

Captain Jack’s Santa Barbara Tours is big enough to cater to your needs but small enough to be able to customize your experience. We have a wealth of local knowledge and a depth of professionalism. We like to take care of our guests and work with you to create “Your Best Day” adventure. We are proud of our partners and continually impressed with the variety and quality of the experiences that are generated in our fabulous hometown. We love to show visitors what the locals know.