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Tours & day trips
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Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight
Activity duration is 10 hours and 55 minutes
4.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Food, drink & nightlife
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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride
Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Water activities
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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Air, helicopter & balloon tours
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Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 6 minutes
Free cancellation available
Popular places to visit
Upper State Street
4.5/5(27 reviews)
During your visit to Santa Barbara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Upper State Street. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.
Westmont College
Explore the campus of Westmont College as part of your travels around Santa Barbara. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.