Santa Barbara, California Tours & Activities in 2025

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 95.00

"Local's" only knowledge, History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Bird Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Come see it all! Santa Barbara’s Rich History-home of the Chumash Native Americans. Discover Santa Barbara amazing immigrant history: Italians, Spanish, Asians, Pioneers, Columbus & more! We visit the Courthouse Tower with a 360 view of the City and talk about our travels. We visit the outer grounds of Queen of Missions and the Santa Barbara Riviera Views. Next we travel west to the locals More Mesa Preserve and take a 1 mile mild hike to the Ocean Cliffs with views and photo-op of the Channel Islands, original home of the Chumash. Douglas Preserve is home to much wildlife including the endangered Kite Hawk! If time permits we drive through historic Hope Ranch Mansions Drive. We end along Shoreline Park for more photos of the sea and city, then on to Santa Barbara’s famous Harbor for a beautiful stroll along the Breakwater, looking out across the sea and full view of the city.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 70.00

Explore the vibrant colonial city of Colombo and visit its best and most popular sightseeing destinations!.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 105.00

Cruise through the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, as we pass through State Street and the funk zone. The tour will take riders along both east and west beach as we make our way to Santa Barbara City College for the best views of the city. Then we will make our way to the celebrity hangout of Montecito. Cruising along Butterfly Beach and into the lower village, from here we will head to the famous Rosewood Miramar resort and up to the Upper Village.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 99.00

Travel is about immersing yourself in the local culture. One way to do that is through food. Join us for a delectable journey through Santa Barbara's vibrant food scene while soaking in its rich history and beautiful architecture. This two-hour Saturday morning adventure is perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike. Immerse yourself with the help of a local gifted storyteller passionate about living "La Dolce Vita." At 3 unique local restaurants within the Historic Theatre District you'll enjoy a guided, curated food tasting. Equal parts food tasting and equal parts easy walking, this tour strikes a perfect balance of guided activity and epicurean exploration. See parts of Downtown Santa Barbara that most visitors miss, as we saunter through some of the hidden paseos and learn about the history of key iconic sights in the Historic Theatre District. At the end of the tour, you will have learned how to successfully navigate the Santa Barbara foodie scene like a seasoned local.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 70.00

Our local guides know best. We'll take you on a tour to our 3 favorite taquerias and a nice e-bike ride to boot! Tour includes 1 taco at each place and 1 beer or soda at the last place. The low price won't break your budget and the history and sights will amaze you. There are meat options and non-meat options. My favorite is pastor which is a pineapple flavored pork. Please join us for the fun and filling lunch ride.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 85.00

Come join us for the unique experience of exploring Santa Barbara on an Ebike. One of the most bike friendly cities in the nation. We're proud to be the original electric bike tour of Santa Barbara. After decades of designing the perfect tour we've found the best spots in town to show you. Other bike tours look similar for a reason, they've learned from the best! We're confident that our experience will make your bike tour the highlight of your trip. Unlike other tours our guides curate the tour to be customized to your interests and ability. The quality of our e-bikes is unmatched. We proudly offer the largest high-end electric bike fleet in California. After parking in our free parking lot your guide will greet you and provide an opening safety tutorial. If you don't love your ebike just let your guide know and we have many other brands you can try. We typically choose the easiest and most comfortable pedal assist ebikes but if you'd like a throttle we can switch that in easily.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 26.95

Note: Multiple factors affect how far you will get on a single battery charge including: hills, headwinds, and rider weight. Rider mode will also affect battery life. Our bikes have 3 modes: eco, normal, and high. In eco-mode, you will typically get up to 4 hours of straight riding. For those renting for a full day, you are welcome to come back to the shop to swap out your battery.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 20.00

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops. It’s where you can drink, dine and shop like a Dane without ever leaving the California sunshine! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 18.00

We have the lowest prices in town guaranteed. We have new electric cruisers that ride super smooth with belt drive instead of greasy chain. We are conveniently located in Funk Zone just 2 blocks from the beach. An e-Bike allows you to go where cars are not allowed like Channel Drive, State Street Promenade, and the harbor overlook. Unlike the white public city bikes, you get a helmet, water, and a lock included free.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 49.00

Turn Santa Barbara into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour city walking tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Note: Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together in order to be included in the same adventure.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 15.00

Nestled within the majestic oak canopy of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Skynet Playground invites thrill-seekers of all ages to engage in a unique aerial adventure. This innovative playground features a netted course designed for bouncing, balancing, crawling, and climbing, allowing participants to explore their limits in a safe environment. With up to 90 minutes of limitless fun, the experience is accompanied by expert guides who ensure safety and provide essential instructions. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the oak grove, this adventure is perfect for family outings, team-building events, or celebrating special occasions.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 109.00

Uncork the magic of the Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline Wine Tours—a curated wine country experience like no other. Delight in visits to three wineries, where reservations and logistics are handled by Grapeline. Savor each sip at your own pace—tasting fees are NOT included and are pay-as-you-go. Many wineries offer partial or full refunds when you join their wine clubs or purchase bottles to take home. Indulge in a delicious artisan-inspired boxed picnic lunch, with seven options to choose from, enjoyed amidst the serene backdrop of a winery. Relax and enjoy hosted transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle, led by a friendly and knowledgeable driver/host who ensures your day is seamless and fun. Convenient pick-up and drop-off are included from Santa Ynez Valley area hotels, making your wine adventure as effortless as it is memorable. With Grapeline, your journey through wine country is filled with exceptional tastes, picturesque settings, and unforgettable moments.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 29.00

We have immersive adventures. We provide your own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 34.95

Turn Santa Barbara into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 12.31

Let’s Roam, a leading app-guided adventure company, invites you to explore top landmarks and discover hidden gems. Engage in trivia, solve challenges, and collaborate with your team or compete individually. As you uncover fascinating facts, Let’s Roam creates unforgettable experiences. Whether for everyday fun, bachelorette parties, birthdays, or corporate team-building events, each participant assumes an interactive role with unique challenges.

Santa Barbara , California

From $ 45.00

Our bicycles were hand picked to provide the best experience possible. Cuso's Bikes is the most centrally located bike boutique in Santa Barbara, and provides riders easy access to any type of riding experience. Our bikes: Road Bikes Bianchi is our choice of premium e-bikes for cruising around town. Superb Italian design showcases the perfect marriage of form and function. With the perfect amount of comfort and power, you can cruise the streets, ride the beach path, scale the hills, and cover more ground. Mountain Bikes Intense, the iconic Southern California brand, meets the challenge of the intense trails in the mountains surrounding the city. These are perfectly designed workhorses that provide you the adrenaline rush you seek but helps on the climb up.