Santa Barbara tours, things to do and tickets

All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services

See the American Riviera in 90 minutes

Santa Barbara sightseeing at its finest on the original, fully narrated Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. For 30 years, we've been providing trolley tours in the Santa Barbara community. Join us as we visit local hot spots such as the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, Museum of Natural History, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and more, all fully narrated by our energetic and knowledgeable tour guides! Our pick up location is only a 10 minute walk from Stearns Wharf, at the Visitor Center located at 1 Garden St.

Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours began over 10 years ago out of one local ladies love of Santa Barbara, food and feeding people without having to cook.

Our DT SB walking food & drink tour is a passion and a love and a small local business. We are delighted to have you join us in our guide led tour. You will taste some of our local favorite daytime food places and partake in local wine tasting.

Group sizes are smaller then pre covid, offering a more intimate experience.

Learn some fun information downtown SB while talking and taking in some beautiful views.

A few items to note:
3.5 hours flies by
Tours do not start and end in the same location
We can accommodate a variety of food allergies and aversions. Please alert us in advance.

If you or anyone in your group has health or mobility issues, please consider a private experience so we can accommodate you the best we can.

Corporate and private experiences are available.
Tasting and tasting locations vary depending on availability.

We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead electric bike tours in Santa Barbara we're confident that our carefully thought out tour will not disappoint. Our team of local tour guides are all passionate about showing travelers what they love about our city.

Our electric bikes are by far the best bikes in town. On top of all that we carry the largest selection of electric bikes in Santa Barbara with multiple brands to demo.

This is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Santa Barbara. Zip around our local bike paths and promenade on one of our newest ebikes. Prepare to see the waterfront bike path, State Street, and several historical sites and picturesque photo spots.

For your safety helmets are required and provided on this bike tour. Every tour varies slightly based on your ability and what you'd like to see. Our private tour guarantees that you and your party will have a custom and personalized tour.

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate Santa Barbara kayaking experience then our private kayak tour will be a perfect fit. If you're hoping to kayak Santa Barbara with other travelers and enjoy the sights with new friends then the group kayak tour is the way to go!

Whichever kayaking tour you choose you'll be in the very capable hands of our friendly and experienced tour guides. Your local kayaking guide will show you the stunning boats in our harbor as well as introduce you to some cute and cuddly sea lions and seals!

Prepare to take in views of Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Mountains, and keep your eyes peeled for dolphins! Your expert guide will share information about Santa Barbara's top attractions and customize the speed of the ride to suit your needs.

Our goal is that kayaking Santa Barbara will be the highlight of your trip!

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. This is not your typical wine tour. We offer private access to ultra small production, family wineries, estates and vineyard properties typically not open to the general public. Shared group wine tour is a maximum of 6-7 guests. Taste limited release wines at all private property locations, walk the vineyards and tour barrel rooms often with the owners or winemakers themselves at their private vineyard homes. Perfect for couples or small groups! No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. All seated private area tastings.
*VOTED BEST OF SANTA BARBARA 2013-2021*

Explore the ocean views and city sights of Santa Barbara on an electric bike! Capable of speeds up to 20 mph and a range of 25 - 75 miles! These bikes make your sight seeing a breeze! These fun-filled ebikes will help you see more of the city than you expected all without breaking a sweat!

Welcome to The Haunt, Solvang’s ultimate ghost tour, for the perfect spooky adventure and family evening. Wander through charming cobblestone streets and historic Danish-style buildings, as you delve into Solvang's origins and enchanting Danish folklore.

Experience the thrill of using professional ghost-hunting tools like EMF meters, dowsing rods, and a Spirit Box, making the mysterious accessible to all ages. Be captivated by tales of the city's spectral residents, including the unexpected guests of a bakery and a restaurant.

Our tour creates a unique mix of history and mystery, ensuring an engaging, educational, and gently thrilling experience perfect for the whole family. With hands-on ghost hunting and a comforting conclusion ritual, The Haunt is sure to be a highlight of your visit to Solvang.

Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley on board a luxury passenger van. Our knowledgeable guide will share facts and history about our amazing wine region while you visit our partner wineries.

E- bike through the vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara's world class wine growing region.  Your single-day tour is fully supported, with round trip transport from Santa Barbara in a 2018 high top shuttle van, an expert guide, Rad Power Bike, included wine tastings, olive oil tasting, Italian-inspired gourmet picnic lunch, and souvenir water bottle.  Experience the beauty of this region at the perfect pace, feeling the breeze on the bike, with frequent stops to learn about the vineyards, drop in on the friendly towns, and visit with the fun animals along the way.   When the riding is done, the fun is just beginning as you are rewarded with outstanding local wine tastings, olive oil tastings, and a fresh and thoughtfully prepared picnic lunch at a gorgeous winery.

Indulge in the best tacos, craft beers, wine and margaritas that Santa Barbara has to offer! Discover the enchanting beauty of Santa Barbara's Downtown with a delightful 2.5-hour, 1.5-mile walking tour with an amazing guide.

Enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara, also known as The American Riviera. Eat like a local at 5 of Santa Barbara's most delicious taco restaurants on this guided, fun fact lunch or early evening tour.

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours brings guests to exclusive Santa Barbara Counties ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public.

SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach.

Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves. 
**Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours**
• NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES
• ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests)
• APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS
• PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED
• NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and marine ecology, as well as local trivia during this fun and exhilarating day on the water. This 2 hour paddling adventure offers spectacular views of the city and beaches from a unique perspective on the water!

Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 9 People.
Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day
The tour last around 5 hours

3 different wine Trails of the area, visiting 3 preset small artisan wineries, , private vineyard and boutique winery. Special barrel room tasting, chocolate parring
One-on-one private tasting experience.
Learning Our History and artisan Wine Making. This is not a party bus. This tour is for people who want to find good artisan wine to take home with them.

Tasting fees and picnic lunch at the winery with bottled water and light snacks included.

Spend An Hour Each Place
10% Off Wine Purchase at last boutique winery

**Please help out our local artisan wine makers and buy at least one bottle of wine at each place.

*This is not a party bus.*

Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily on an eco-friendly electric bike that doesn't require pedaling. For a more adventurous experience, explore the city streets or Santa Ynez Mountains on your mountain bike. Or get a hybrid bike that combines the speed of a road bike with the stability of a city bike. Choose from a wide variety of models appropriate for beginners and experts alike. Biking around town provides a great workout and allows you to cover lots of ground fast — there's no better way to see Santa Barbara!

Make the most of your time in California with a 3-day tour of the highlights of the Golden State, such as Santa Barbara, the Pacific Coast Highway, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park.

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food photos.

This food & photo tour starts on lower State Street and will walk you through the Funk Zone neighborhood where you will taste what Santa Barbara is known for with bites of fresh seafood, gastropub creations, Mexican food, artisan beer, and locally grown wines several different locations. Along the way,  you’ll get immersed in the local culture and hear interesting stories about each place you’ll visit.

You’ll also learn easy-to-shoot photo tips from your pro tour guide and take your food photo skills to the next level using your smartphone’s camera app. By the end of your 3 hour tour, you’ll be eating like a local and shooting like a pro!
(Please note: we cannot accommodate shellfish allergies, vegan or celiac restrictions at this time. However, we only have one shellfish/seafood tasting on the tour.)

Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way.  Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with a Poseidon sport bike through quaint  farms, idyllic Valley towns and stunning vineyards. Enjoy the fruits of those vineyards upon completing the course with two thoughtfully selected tastings at the featured wineries.  Accompanying your estate winery experience is a locally sourced gourmet picnic lunch. .
• Two wine tastings and olive oil tasting are truly representative of the region from venerable local producers.  Your guide has over 20 years of sommelier level wine experience.
• The wine country picnic is thoughtfully presented and a perfect pairing to the local wines.

Make the most of your time in California with a 3-day tour of the highlights of the Golden State, such as Santa Barbara, the Pacific Coast Highway, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park.

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts!

An exclusive experience with your professional ghost and supernatural storyteller It is a perfect way to end your evening while enjoying SB.

Our 1 hour walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You'll hear stories from as far back as the Old Spanish Days and from the different cultures that have called Santa Barbara home.

We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you!
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This is an "outdoor" walking tour only.
This tour is "history heavy."

This tour is a traditional history and ghost/legend walking tour.

Your guides have diverse backgrounds. Including tour guide experience at on the Queen Mary at Old Mission Santa Barbara.

This tour is organic and enchanted and not script based. Each tour is unique and filled with imagination and at times encounters with visiting ghosts. Our ghosts do not come to stay...they return (many times during your tour) for a sentimental holiday.

Highline Adventures boasts California's longest, tallest and fastest ziplines, all spread across 1,200+ acres of beautiful ranchland. Soar above the Santa Ynez Valley. Fly over ancient and colorful protea flower fields. Enjoy sweeping valley views for miles. Highline Adventures prides itself on the most advanced and safest zipline equipment available, making for comfortable and secure flight throughout the entire experience. All guides are trained, professional, and very welcoming, to ensure all guests feel comfortable before they fly.