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Ojai Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 50% in Santa Barbara

5 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Barbara
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Meet beekeeper Steve, watch live hives open, and taste raw local honey on an outdoor apiary tour in Ojai Valley.

About this tour

Meet the bees of Ojai Valley on an outdoor apiary visit led by local beekeeper Steve. This 2-hour Ojai Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting offers a close-up look at the insects and beekeeping traditions that help shape the region’s agricultural community.

Gather with Steve at the parking lot for a short orientation, then learn from his knowledge, stories, and passion for bees. Watch as he opens live hives and points out worker bees, drones, and the queen. You’ll also see a smoker used during the demonstration and sample raw local honey, with varieties that may include wildflower, orange, and sage.

The Ojai Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting is an engaging way to connect with local agriculture and discover how a working hive comes to life. Transportation between the parking lot and apiary is not provided, so plan for that part of the visit. Join Steve for a memorable look inside the world of Ojai’s bees.

Highlights

  • Meet local beekeeper Steve and hear stories about Ojai Valley’s bees
  • Watch Steve open live hives and identify worker bees, drones, and the queen
  • See a beekeeper’s smoker in action
  • Taste raw local honey, including wildflower, orange, and sage varieties

What's included

Included

  • Honey tasting

Not included

  • Transportation between the parking lot and apiary

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Important information

  • Meet at the parking lot for a short orientation with beekeeper Steve
  • Travel between the parking lot and apiary is not provided
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers allergic to bee venom

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 5 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 50% in Santa Barbara means it ranks in the top 50% of tours in Santa Barbara by this score.

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