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They will enjoy every minute and crew was wonderful. The wild life was all around us and captain tried to give the best experience.

Always love this sunset cruise! Charlie is a great captain and it is such a good way to experience Santa Barbara

The experience was invigorating. The staff was so attentive and helpful. We were able to get pictures and videos of whales. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was very much impressed. I can't wait to go again.

This experience was so beautiful & peaceful. The grounds of the tea house are gorgeous. I went on a raining day and hearing the rain drops during was so relaxing. River was so kind and created a wonderful ceremony. I can’t wait to come back.

Rusty was a a good guide. He had interesting facts and a love for the city of Santa Barbara. (& a possible love of Katy Perry 😜)

We had such a fantastic time on the trolley tour around Santa Barbara! It was the perfect way to get an overview of the city’s history, charm, and must-see spots. Joey, our guide, was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgeable, personable, and fun. He shared great stories and facts about every location we passed, and you could tell he really enjoys what he does.The tour gave us a solid list of places we wanted to explore more afterward, like the Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, and the Funk Zone. It was a relaxing ride with beautiful views and helpful info that made the rest of our visit even better.Highly recommend starting your trip with this tour—you’ll learn a lot, laugh a bit, and get your bearings before diving in on foot. Thanks again, Joey!

It was our first time at a tea ceremony and it won't be our last! It was a quiet, calming, meditative experience. There's something about sipping the tea slowly, and being intentional and purposeful in every moment that makes it quite transformative. My partner and I both felt lighter, happier and more present after the ceremony. I joked that I want us to do tea ceremonies every day because we both felt such a difference afterwards. The property is gorgeous and we loved learning all about tea!

Got there a few minutes late due to all the slope slips on the back way from Kern county. Robin, the owner, got us into the tour for catch up and was welcoming. I hate being late but it was no issue. Explained the creative, firing, glazing and firing method and showed some professional pieces and student pieces. A ton of really well done, beautiful pieces. Two of us with a couple from Sta Barbara and a couple from France with one teacher to show them up to three to give tips and help. We learned quickly, me not as well but still great. She made a few that were just awesome and by the time she made her fifth it was like her hands knew what to do without much thought or strain. The clay just became what she loved in an instant well maybe five minutes. We signed up for a bigger package and we’ll be there over spring break to leant and do some more and glaze our stuff. They have some stunning glazes. So yeah we loved it so much we’re going back again and again. Plus who doesn’t want to visit Ojai in springtime.

The workshop was amazing - so informative and fun! The teachers are very patient and knowledgeable. It was well worth it!

This was the best date night activity ever! My husband and I had so much fun ate delicious food had wine, beer, and gin. What an evening!

Very pleasant and interesting tour to get with your friends or your family, we loved it at all ! Magnificent views, delicious food, I recommend a lot!

we really learned the difference between uptown downtown and the fun zone on this tour. Our tour guide was fantastic! Loved Courtny. The food and drinks were great. Loved the wineries!

The resturants, wineries and gin distillery were great. Our guide knew everyone and we felt like special guests at each stop. We were stuffed and needed a walk on the beach afterwards. Don't miss this food tour!

We had a great time, and the tour made a wonderful birthday gift! Mark in the office was quick to respond to emails and answer questions, and was friendly over the phone while booking the horseback and wine tour.Meredith was our guide and super sweet and knowledgeable. She was on time and had a thoughtful welcome beverage to help us celebrate and start off right.The horseback excursion was a lovely ride through the canyon. The horses get to roam free at night throughout the ranch which was nice to hear, and they were clearly well taken care of. All of the ranching staff were friendly and made us feel at ease, even if we weren’t around horses regularly. The ride boasted lovely panoramic views and ended up being a fairly tranquil experience.The couple of wineries we went to were lovely as well. Overall, we had a great time and I would recommend them to anyone.Thanks!

Meredith was the best tour guide we ever experienced! She was well versed in the history of Santa Ynez and giving us lots of fun facts at each winery we went too and she through in a surprise stop at the end. Wonderful experience and it was very intimate as it was only a total of 4 people on our tour.

My boyfriend planned a weekend trip to Santa Barbara for my birthday, and, knowing I love to do any and all outdoor activities, booked a harbor kayak and horseback riding tour with Captain Jack's. We can't say enough about this experience, and Meredith and Billy as tour guides.From the moment we booked, Meredith was attentive and helpful, checking in with my boyfriend to make sure all the details were in order and we had everything we needed. Knowing it was my birthday, she even offered recommendations for dinners and brunches and other things to do in Santa Barbara for the rest of our time in town.We started the day with Billy taking us on a morning kayak tour around the harbor. We had a quick but thorough tutorial on kayaking technique and safety - great for beginners, and not too long to 'sit through' for more experienced kayakers. They got us in the boats, and we were off with Billy leading the pack! As a SB native, Billy has tons of knowledge about the history of the area, and lots of fun facts through out the tour. We got to paddle around with seals and sea lions - I can't believe how close we were able to get! Billy also took pictures throughout the morning so we didn't have to worry about dropping phones in the water, and could be fully present in the moment.After a could hour and half on the water, we came back in to get ready for horseback riding. Captain Jack's has a (very comfortable) passenger van stocked up with water and snacks to take you from one activity to the next. Per the instructions they provided when we booked, we brought a change of clothes, and had about 25 minutes to dry off and change at the harbor rest area, before heading to the horse ranch in the canyon. (Billy played some awesome tunes for the ride - he offered for us to plug in, but we opted for him to DJ and it was definitely the right call!).Once we got to the farm, the ranch team took over, and they were also wonderful! Everyone was so kind, excited for us to be there, and thoughtful about our experience and comfort levels with riding. We all got paired with our trusted steed, had another quick "tutorial" for safety and handling instructions, and then set off with our guide for a ride through the canyon trails. The trail is absolutely stunning, with streams, and waterfalls, wildflowers in full bloom everywhere, and lots of wild life. It was an absolutely perfect day - sun shining with not a cloud in the sky, and hot but not uncomfortably so. I'd definitely recommend sunscreen, especially if you're coming in the summer months. The views were breath taking, and the whole ride was relaxing and so nice to spend some time surrounded by nature.Once we made it back to the ranch, Billy was waiting with a smile to take us back to town. He dropped us right at the friend door of our hotel mid-afternoon, as promised, and wished us well for our evening birthday plans.All in all, this was an absolutely perfect day from the weather, to the activities, to Billy, Meredith, and all of the guides at the ranch. I couldn't have asked for a more ideal Earth Day birthday adventure.If you're planning a trip to Santa Barbara, I highly recommend booking a tour with Captain Jack's and the team - it's sure to be a magical time!