Do the wineries require reservations?
Most of the wineries require a reservation for groups of eight or more. Please contact each winery directly to place a reservation. Contact information can be found by clicking here.
What are the tasting rooms hours?
Each winery has their own hours of business. These can be checked by clicking here.
How much does wine tasting cost and how many wines are included?
Each winery charges a different tasting fee amount. Fees range from $5 to $15 dollars and typically include tastes of between five and eight wines. Please contact each winery individually for exact pricing information.
Is there transportation offered to and from the Urban Wine Trail wineries?
Most of the wineries are with in walking distance of each other. There are also local taxis and pedi-cabs that are available if you need transportation.
Does the Urban Wine Trail offer Wine Tasting tours?
The Urban Wine trail does not currently offer a Wine Tasting tour of our winery’s.
If you are interested in doing a guided tour of the Urban Wine Trail please contact:
- SB Pedi-Cab (805)453-2759, www.sbpedicab.com
- SB Trolley Tours (805)705-7133 www.sburbanwinetours.com
- Coastal Concierge: (805) 265-6065, www.sbcoastalconcierge.com
- Captain Jacks Tours: (805) 564-1819, www.captainjackstours.com
For private, self-guided tours contact:
- Limousine Link: (805) 564-4660, www.santabarbaralimousinelink.com
Do any of the wineries serve food?
Most of the wineries do not serve food with the exception of Margerum Tasting Room.
The Urban Wine Trail is located right in downtown Santa Barbara so there are many restaurants located within walking distance of the Urban Wine Trail.
Where are the vineyards?
The Urban Wine Trail is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Majority of the vineyards that we source our grapes from are located about 45 minutes North-East of the city of Santa Barbara in Santa Ynez Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Maria.
Do any of the wineries host private events?
Yes, many of the wineries host private events and/or private tastings. Please contact each winery directly for information and pricing for private events. Contact information can be found by clicking on “The Wineries” tab on the front page of the Urban Wine Trail website.
Is it possible to take a tour of a winery’s production facility?
Yes, it is possible to take a tour of some of the wineries’ on site production facilities. Please inquire about taking a tour when contacting or visiting each winery.

