Award Winning Wine-Tours

Producing more wine than any other U.S. State, California is a common destination for wine tourists and wine-tasting venues. A great alternative to getting a designated driver for your wine-tour experience could be a reserving luxury transportation and be chauffeured in style to and from various wine-tasting venues. Although Northern California with its world-famous Napa- and Sonoma Valleys might be the first destination that comes to mind for many considering a wine-tour in California. But do you really have to leave the Los Angeles area? Some of the most unsoiled and scenic wine country is in fact found in Southern California. Besides great wine-tasting venues in the Malibu Canyons and Temecula Valley, the Santa Barbara region has become an emerging destination in recent times. At Blackhawk Limousine & Transportation we have offered customized, award-winning Santa Barbara wine tours for more than twenty years. The wineries and vineyards of Santa Barbara County offer a genuine wine-tour location, with far less tourists, traffic and crowds, compared to its counterparts in for example Northern California’s Napa Valley. For more information about our Santa Barbara wine tasting offers, keep reading and we will expand on a few of our best selling wine tours.

Firstly, no article on Santa Barbara wine tours is complete without a significant portion about the gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County, the Santa Ynez area has become one of the world’s most famous wine regions. The more than 2,200 acres of wine country found here is surrounded by oak trees, green hills and some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the state. Maybe particularly after the movie Sideways was released in 2004, the interest in our Santa Ynez wine tours have exploded. Maybe mostly known for its great Pinot Noir, this particular valley has made more award-winning wines than any other place in Southern California. Fun small towns such as Los Olivos have a charming appeal with numerous wineries, boutiques and smaller cafes. The wineries here range from cozy wine tasting rooms in historic buildings to rather spacious buildings surrounded by green vineyards. And maybe best of all, taking a luxurious Santa Barbara limo tour through the wine country lets you sit back, relax, sample wine, all while taking in the beauty of the vineyards without worrying about driving. Having been the top rated Santa Barbara limo service now for more than twenty years, Blackhawk Limousine & Transportation is happy to provide a price-match-guarantee on all wine tours, so you can be sure you not only ride with the best service, but also for the lowest price available.

Besides our Santa Ynez wine tours, another popular Santa Barbara wine tasting destination is the Santa Maria Valley. These 7,500 acres of vineyards are among the oldest wine regions in the state. The region is maybe particularly known for its great Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs, but there are now more than twenty wine varietals grown in the valley, which makes it an easy task to find a great wine. The Santa Maria Valley, being rather larger and more spread out than the Santa Ynez Valley, offer tons of selections in all types of wineries and vineyards. Certain venues here – such as the Star Lane Winery, Pali Wine Company and Flying Goat Cellars – are located less than twenty minutes from the Santa Ynez Valley in the small town of Lompoc. These wine-tasting venues can therefore easily be visited on trip to Santa Ynez. Because of this region’s great selections and numerous choices for some amazing wine tasting, a great initial source could be visiting http://www.santamariawines.com which may be helpful in picking what wine-tasting venues to visit. For more information about what venues to pick, our Santa Barbara limo reservation specialists will be able to advice and assist you in choosing your venues. To find your ideal destination you may want to think about the following. Would you prefer a wine-tasting room in walking distance from others? Or would you rather visit a winery surrounded by vineyards in a more remote location? Would you like it to be a dining option? Is a large selection of wine varietals important?

For whatever questions you may have, the reservation specialists at our Santa Barbara limo service will be able to help you out and accommodate your request for an amazing wine tour experience. Our luxury transportation agents are wine tour experts and will help you though the reservation of your limousine wine tour. Call us today at toll-free number (866) 319-LIMO to speak to one of our reservation specialists!

Blackhawk Limo | Tips For Hiring A Limousine Service

Getting the best limousine service for your budget is something that all individuals want, particularly when they are planning a special event. We at Santa Barbara Limousine service find that our clients that wish to take advantage of our Santa Barbara Limo Service or Santa Barbara Party Bus service are not just doing it for a ride in a limo or party bus; they want to make the event one to remember and enjoy the time with their friends and family. Our clients hire us for many reasons, whether it be proms or weddings, birthdays, or any type of events that they want to remember and feel special. Unfortunately, not all Santa Barbara Limo services can pull it off like we do, there are plenty of services available, but not all offer the concierge touch that we are known for.
We always recommend that our clients research the local limousine services before they commit to booking one. They must ensure that they’re getting a quality service. We would like to mention some factors that customers can look for when making a decision on the best service to use and making sure they are getting their moneys worth.
One factor is the cost! It is very important that you do your research into any service that provides discount rates, especially if the rate appears too good to be true. Also, cheap can be very costly when the cheaper service has older vehicles that don’t meet the expectations of your event. Verify whether the company has the proper insurance and check to see if its license is current. There are so many makes and models of limousines out there, and they vary in price. Newer models may cost more, so please understand that you actually do get what you pay for…
Customers must also do a little research on the drivers within the service. Many experiences can usually be read in customer reviews. You can request a driver that has been mentioned several times in a positive light, to help ensure your event has a experienced driver. Santa Barbara Limousine Service understands how important a good driver is. We have an in-house training program, do background checks, and drug testing. Most of our drivers have been with us over 5 years and several over 10. A driver is responsible for the lives on board so it is crucial that limo services have licensed and well experienced drivers.
Safety is a concern! A limousine fleet can be very costly to maintain. Companies that aren’t as popular or used less frequent may fail to properly maintain their fleet. It would be a costly mistake to choose one of these companies based on a cheap fare, only to find that your event gets ruined by a break down. Make sure when you are booking that you inquire about the age of the fleet and how large of fleet a company has. You want to know that they have back-up just in case a breakdown does occur.
Hiring a Santa Barbara Limousine Service for your special event can be very simple, but just make sure you research the company behind your service. We stand behind our Santa Barbara Limo and Santa Barbara Party Bus Service. We pride ourselves on the customer service that we provide and the great reviews we receive. With our great reviews and our Price Match Guarantee, we have found great success in the limousine transportation market. Give us a call today! (866) 319-LIMO
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Things You Didn’t Know About Santa Barbara

Blackhawk Transportation is a proud provider of Santa Barbara limo & Ventura limousine transportation. We take great pride in the areas we service and love the local history. Long before the days of luxurious vehicle rental and partying it up on State Street, the Chumash Indians settled the area. By the time the Spanish showed up they were settled up and down the coast and on the Channel Islands. They had over one hundred and fifty villages and a total population of about 18,000. They all spoke very different but related dialects. Today we love to travel in a party bus or stretch, but back 2000 years ago the favorite mode of transportation was the plank canoe (tomol). The Chumash were known for their amazing basketry, beautiful cave paintings, and money made from the local shells.

The Mission Period
The Mission was settled in the 1780’s. It began a time of colonization along with the Christianization of the natives. The Spanish ruled the local area until 1822, when it became a Mexican territory. In 1846 Colonel John Fremont took the area for the U.S.

The Rancho Period
From 1830-1865 Ranching & Agriculture became strong. Cattle Ranches, horses, and community were the focal in the region. Under Mexican & American rule, the local lifestyle was effected very little by government.

The Victorian Period
The city began to change after the Civil War. Victorian homes soon became abundant and outnumbered Spanish Colonials. Goods from the East began to flow into the local port and agriculture began to dominate as the locals realized that anything grows well in the region.

The Earthquake
In 1925 it was devastated by a earthquake. Many of the Victorians burned down, yet the Spanish Colonials remained, so the locals became more interested in the indigenous building techniques. An ordinance was passed that downtown would be Spanish Colonial Style.

The Boom Period
From the time of the earthquake forward, the city exploded into a busy and well known travel destination.

Interesting facts:
You couldn’t travel here along the coast until the Rincon part of 101 was completed in the 1930’s.
The Japanese fired 16 rounds on the area’s coastline during WWII. They only damaged a small shed and caused no injury to people.
Even to this day the city’s waterworks still uses Portions of the Mission’s aqueduct system.
Santa Barbara was considered “Hollywood to the North”, as so many movies were filmed in the area.
Today, our city has a diverse culture and rich history. We here at Blackhawk have only been part of that culture for the past 15 years, but take great pride in our community. We enjoy being a part of this community, and we are proud of our top rated Santa Ynez wine tour options. If you are in need of a Santa Barbara limo or maybe a party bus or stretched, we have a 5 star rated service with a price match guarantee. We can’t be beat! Give us a try!