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Recommended activities in Santa Barbara
Tours & day trips
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Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.2 out of 10 with 49 reviews
9.2/10
49 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.4 out of 10 with 392 reviews
9.4/10
392 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.2 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.2/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Beach and Coastline Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 6 minutes
6m
8.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
8.8/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Zipline Tour with 4x4 Humvee Ride
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Los Angeles Day Trip to Santa Barbara via Oxnard-Amtrak Coast Starlight
Activity duration is 10 hours and 55 minutes
10h 55m
6.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
6.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3-Winery Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Solvang-SYV-Buellton
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9.6/10
35 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Solvang: Ghost Hunting and Dark History Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.6/10
48 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 55 activities3-Winery Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Solvang-SYV-Buellton
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 35 reviews
9.6/10
35 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
8.8/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.8/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
10/10
53 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Ice Cream Walking Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Tea Ceremony in Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 85 reviews
10/10
85 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Ynez 3-Winery Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Private Harbour Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 46 reviews
10/10
46 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Santa Barbara: Private Beach Horseback Ride
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
City centre Santa Barbara Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 12 minutes
12m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sideways Film Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
6/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
3.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
3.6/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara to Santa Monica Audio Tour
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Santa Barbara City centre Self Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lil’ Toot Santa Barbara Private Boat Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Food Happy Hour History Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 87 reviews
9.8/10
87 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbour (2 Hours)
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.6/10
31 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 81 reviews
10/10
81 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
West Beach: Kayak Rental
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Surf, Yoga, Hike, Hot Springs, and City Tour
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Private Surf Lesson Near Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Surfing Lesson with Pro Surfer Kilian Garland
Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes
2h 10m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Wildlife & nature
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Santa Barbara: Full-Day 7-Speed Bike Rental with Area Map
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Santa Barbara: Surfing Lesson with Pro Surfer Kilian Garland
Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes
2h 10m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Orange County: Channel Islands Private Day Tour
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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