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Explore Santa Barbara & the Santa Ynez Valley through small-group w**e tastings and PhD-guided stargazing tours.

10/15/2026

Got questions about our stargazing tours?

We’ve got answers.

Swipe through for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, from what to expect on a tour to how to prepare for your night under the stars.

Still have questions? Visit altavistatours.com or send us a DM — we’re happy to help you plan your night out under the stars.

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10/10/2026

Thinking about booking a stargazing tour?

October is a great time to get outside and look up — swipe through to see what may be visible in the night sky, then tap the link in our bio to book your spot on a tour.

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10/05/2026

Tucked into the hills of the Santa Ynez Valley are boutique, family-owned w**eries you won’t find on your own, the kind of small-production gems devoted to world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Every w**e tour is a private tour and customized around you: 3 exceptional w**eries, a gourmet picnic lunch, and luxury Sprinter van transportation with pickup and drop-off, all shaped by an itinerary we create together.

Learn more and book your private w**e tour at altavistatours.com

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10/03/2026

Ghost stories are spookier under a full moon – trust us.

Join us on Sunday, October 25th for a special night under a full moon where we’ll gather around a campfire with a cup of hot chocolate, hear eerie stories, learn about the mysteries of the Moon, and get an up-close look through our high-powered telescope.

Costumes are encouraged, so come ready to get into the Halloween spirit.

Spots are limited and this one will sell out quickly — book your spot ASAP at the link in our bio!

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10/01/2026

Founded by a California native, Alta Vista Tours is designed to help their guests feel deeply rooted in Santa Barbara and encourage both locals + tourists to get outside to soak up what the Central Coast has to offer.

Whether we’re pointing out constellations or talking about w**emaking, we want our guests to leave feeling a little more awestruck about the magical Santa Barbara region.

Come see Santa Barbara the way we do – book a tour at the link in bio.

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09/04/2026

This is our last good chance to catch the summer Milky Way before it slips out of the evening sky. ⭐️

Join us in Santa Barbara for PhD-guided stargazing tours. High-powered telescope, transportation, blankets, and hot chocolate provided☕️✨ 🔭

🎥 first clip provided by guest Oreo
🎥 second and third clips provided by Visionari Content | Ari Kirk

*Image of the Milky Way has been edited

08/22/2026

Lunar Eclipse Under the Stars

Thursday, August 27 · 7:45 – 11:00 PM · Downtown Santa Barbara departure

Join us for a rare night at Lake Cachuma as the full Moon slips into Earth’s shadow — a deep, 93% lunar eclipse that will turn the Moon a smoldering copper-red while the Milky Way and summer constellations emerge around it.

Our PhD student astronomer guide will walk you through the science of the eclipse in real time, share stories of the night sky, and lead telescope viewing of the reddening Moon and other gems above. Hot chocolate & tea, blankets, and chairs provided.

Book online through altavistatours.com

08/19/2026

Lunar Eclipse Under the Stars 🌑🌕✨

Thursday, August 27 · 7:45 – 11:00 PM · Downtown Santa Barbara departure

Join Alta Vista Tours for a rare night at Lake Cachuma as the full Moon slips into Earth’s shadow — a deep, 93% lunar eclipse that will turn the Moon a smoldering copper-red while the Milky Way and summer constellations emerge around it.

Our PhD student astronomer guide will walk you through the science of the eclipse in real time, share stories of the night sky, and lead telescope viewing of the reddening Moon and other gems above.

This is one of the deepest lunar eclipses visible from the Central Coast in years. Spots limited, book online through altavistatours.com

07/31/2026

This isn’t our usual night sky tour. We won’t be trying to explain the whole night sky or bringing out our telescope. This will be just the Perseids at their peak, under the darkest sky during this meteor shower in nearly a decade.

We’re planning everything so you have nothing to do but show up and look up. We pick you up at 1:30 AM in downtown Santa Barbara, drive you to a dark sky site, and provide chairs, blankets, cold-weather gear and hot chocolate. Our PhD guide tells you what you’re seeing, then the sky takes over. We’re expecting up to 50–100 meteors an hour.

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06/27/2026

Santa Barbara Life & Style Magazine Thank you for joining us under the stars! ✨🔭

Address

133 E De La Guerra Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://altavistatours.com/

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