State Street Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience State Street. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• City and Sand Electric Bike Tour

• Santa Barbara Private Tour

It’s free to stroll and shop on State Street in Santa Barbara. The public pedestrian thoroughfare is open to everyone. For extra insight, tours are a fun way to get to know the area. Walking and Segway tours that include State Street typically start at around US$45.

Must-see attractions when visiting State Street include the Spanish-style architecture, open-air plazas, and independent boutiques. Highlights comprise Paseo Nuevo’s shops, the historic Arlington Theatre, and many top-tier restaurants on the pedestrian promenade. The cross street leading to Stearn’s Wharf is also a popular spot.

Yes, State Street is family-friendly, thanks to wide pedestrian zones, outdoor dining, and plenty of casual shops and ice-cream stores. Families often enjoy browsing bookstores, walking to the waterfront, or exploring nearby parks and plazas. The car-free promenade is also ideal for strollers and slower-paced walking.

Yes, State Street’s pedestrian promenade is mostly level, with curb cuts and wide walkways that support visitors with mobility issues. Many shops and restaurants have ground-level entrances, and accessible parking is on nearby cross-streets or in downtown garages. Check individual storefronts for specific accessibility features.

Some of State Street is pedestrian-only. The central section of State Street Promenade runs between Sola and Gutierrez streets and is restricted to pedestrians and cyclists, with outdoor dining and open-air shops lining it. North and south of this zone, State Street remains open to vehicles, so expect a mix depending on where you are.